Coachella Valley Firebirds Tickets

Coachella Valley Firebirds

Desert hockey found a permanent home in Palm Desert in 2022, when the American Hockey League (AHL) welcomed an expansion club tied to Seattle. Teal, orange, and black gear fills the stands, and Coachella Valley Firebirds hockey has drawn some of the strongest crowds in the league since night one. Derek Laxdal's group finished 41-25-6 in 2025-26, good for fourth place in the Pacific Division. Get your Coachella Valley Firebirds tickets at Event Tickets Center.

The AHL Affiliate of the Seattle Kraken

Prospects drafted by Seattle almost always pass through the desert first, and that pipeline runs both directions. Forwards Jagger Firkus and Carson Rehkopf plus goaltender Nikke Kokko all developed in this lineup during the 2025-26 season, while Seattle dipped into the roster for recalls as injuries piled up. The Seattle Kraken's 34-35-11 record that year pushed the parent club toward younger legs, so fans here watch NHL careers take shape a shift at a time.

Coachella Valley Firebirds at Acrisure Arena

Built specifically for hockey and opened in December 2022, Acrisure Arena holds more than 11,000 and keeps sightlines tight enough that the far blue line still feels close. The Berger Foundation Iceplex sits under the same roof, so youth skaters and pros share one address. Study the Acrisure Arena seating chart before choosing a spot, since the lower bowl corners sit right on top of the rush and the upper rows read the whole ice.

Coachella Valley Firebirds Schedule

Between October and April, 72 regular-season games fill the calendar, with every Pacific Division opponent plus one Central visitor, the Texas Stars, cycling through. The Ontario Reign remain the measuring stick after clinching the 2025-26 division title on Coachella Valley ice. Your first chance at a Coachella Valley Firebirds game against that opponent comes quickly, so don't miss the matchup against Ontario on Oct. 11, 2026, at home. Sunday afternoon puck drops make it an easy family outing.

Coachella Valley Firebirds Calder Cup Playoffs

Four AHL seasons have produced four playoff berths, including runs to the Calder Cup Finals in 2023 and 2024 that both ended against the Hershey Bears. The Coachella Valley Firebirds held up well in the 2026 postseason too: a first-round series win over the Bakersfield Condors, a five-game takedown of top-seeded Ontario on J.R. Avon's double-overtime goal, then a 3-2 Game 4 loss to the Colorado Eagles in the third round. The pieces for another deep push are here.

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Not many minor league nights beat this one: a young roster skating for NHL contracts, a crowd that knows a good forecheck from a lucky one, and a Pacific Division race that stayed tight into April 2026. Bring the kids, bring a visiting friend, or come solo and trade opinions with the season ticket holder beside you. Check out the Firebirds home dates at Event Tickets Center.