Coachella Valley Invitational: teams, games, dates and how to buy tickets

Meet the MLS teams that will play their preseason for the 2024 campaign at the Coachella Valley Invitational in February.

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Meet the MLS teams that will play their preseason for the 2024 campaign at the Coachella Valley Invitational in February.

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Columbus Crew won the 2023 MLS Cup, however, time doesn’t stand still and a new season of soccer in the United States top flight has players and their respective fans dreaming of success. This could be their year.

As part of the preseason preparations for the Major League Soccer teams, the 2024 Coachella Valley Invitational will be held in California during the month of February. Let’s have a look at what that involves…

Coachella Valley Invitational: what teams will participate?

There are 12 teams readying themselves for the friendly warm-up tournament.

Austin FCCharlotte FCChicago FireLA GalaxyLAFCMinnesota UnitedNew York City FCPhoenix Rising FCPortland TimbersNew York Red BullsSan Jose EarthquakesSt. Louis City SC

“The Coachella Valley Invitational welcomes the biggest clubs in U.S. Soccer to Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, home to the famed music festivals Coachella and Stagecoach,” reads the competition welcome. “Sweeping desert vistas provide the perfect backdrop for this two-week competition to secure roster spots, build momentum, and launch the 2024 MLS campaign.

Coachella Valley Invitational: match schedule

Day 1 – Wednesday 7 February 2024

LA Galaxy vs Charlotte FC – 11:00 a.m. PT

NYCFC vs San Jose Earthquakes – 12:00 noon PT

Austin FC vs Chicago Fire – 1:00 p.m. PT

St. Louis City SC vs LAFC – 2:00 p.m. PT

Day 2 – Saturday 10 February 2024

Charlotte FC vs San Jose Earthquakes – 11:00 a.m. PT

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Minnesota United vs Phoenix Rising FC – 12:00 noon PT

Portland Timbers vs NYCFC – 1:00 p.m. PT

St. Louis City SC vs New York Red Bulls – 2:00 p.m. PT

Day 3 – Sunday 11 February 2024

LA Galaxy vs Austin FC – 10:00 a.m. PT

LAFC vs Chicago Fire – 12:30 p.m. PT

Day 4 – Wednesday 14 February 2024

Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes – 11:00 a.m. PT

LA Galaxy vs NYCFC – 12:00 noon PT

Austin FC vs New York Red Bulls – 1:00 p.m. PT

Minnesota United vs Chicago Fire – 2:00 p.m. PT

Day 5 – Saturday 17 February 2024

LA Galaxy vs New York Red Bulls – 10:00 a.m. PT

Minnesota United vs Charlotte FC – 10:00 a.m. PT

Portland Timbers vs Chicago Fire – 12:00 noon PT

Note: the other St. Louis City SC matches will be announced later.

2024 starts here 🏜️Early bird passes are on sale now until January 5th. Get them while you can! 🎟️: https://t.co/aHhF4ngwvs pic.twitter.com/w38q6j7lnd

— Coachella Valley Invitational (@coachella_inv) December 7, 2023

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