The Coachella Valley Invitational is the largest integration between major men’s and women’s professional sports leagues in North America. Hosted at the iconic Empire Polo Club in Indio, California – home to Coachella and Stagecoach – CVI brings together top clubs from Major League Soccer (MLS) and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) for an unforgettable preseason showcase.
The BNP Paribas Open is a premier annual professional tennis tournament held each March at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. Featuring the world’s top men’s and women’s players competing simultaneously in ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 events, the tournament is internationally recognized for both its elite level of play and its stunning desert setting. Known as “Tennis Paradise,” the venue offers a vibrant atmosphere, passionate fans, and a world-class sports experience, making the BNP Paribas Open one of the most celebrated and anticipated events in the Coachella Valley each spring.
The 22nd Annual Desert Smash, the premier celebrity tennis and entertainment charity event, is scheduled for March 2–3, 2026, at the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, California. The 2026 event will officially benefit the USTA Foundation, which supports tennis, education, and mentorship for youth in under-resourced communities. Event Schedule The two-day extravaganza serves as a kickoff to the professional tennis season in the Coachella Valley, leading up to the BNP Paribas Open. Monday, March 2, 2026: Celebrity Pickleball Challenge A dedicated afternoon featuring Hollywood talent and professional pickleball players competing at the La Quinta Tennis Stadium. Tuesday,
