Sports fans in the Coachella Valley have plenty to cheer about this month as Acrisure Arena gears up for two thrilling events: the season opener for the Coachella Valley Firebirds and a high-profile exhibition basketball game between USC and Gonzaga.
Firebirds Hockey Season Opener
If you’ve been missing hockey in the desert, the wait is over! The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the valley’s own AHL team, are back for their much-anticipated third season. On Friday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m., the Firebirds will take the ice against the Bakersfield Condors at Acrisure Arena, located at 75702 Varner Road, Palm Desert.
Firebirds fans are hopeful that this is the year the team finally captures the elusive Calder Cup, having come agonizingly close in their first two seasons. The team’s mix of returning stars, promising young talent from the Seattle Kraken organization, and newly signed free agents are set to deliver another exciting season. Among the fan favorites are players like Connor Carrick, Devin Shore, and Marian Studenic, who became playoff heroes in past seasons.
Tickets for the season opener start at $39.50. For more details and ticket purchases, visit https://cvfirebirds.com/
USC vs. Gonzaga Basketball Exhibition
The excitement at Acrisure Arena continues on Saturday, Oct. 26, when two of college basketball’s powerhouses—USC and Gonzaga—face off in a highly anticipated exhibition game. Set for 5 p.m., this matchup is a warm-up for both teams before their regular seasons kick off in November.
Tickets for the game, which go on sale Friday, Oct. 11, start as low as $25. A portion of the proceeds will support Eisenhower Health’s Cardiovascular Institute, adding a charitable dimension to this can’t-miss event.
This exhibition game is part of Acrisure Arena’s growing basketball legacy. The venue recently hosted two Los Angeles Lakers preseason games and is set to host the Acrisure Classic during Thanksgiving week—a four-day tournament featuring men’s and women’s college basketball, including USC and JuJu Watkins of the Trojans’ women’s team.
Coaches from both Gonzaga and USC have expressed their enthusiasm for the event. Gonzaga’s Mark Few shared, “We’re excited to play a high-quality program like USC in such a spectacular location. I know we have a lot of fans in the area that are thrilled for the game.”
With two major sports events in one month, Acrisure Arena continues to cement its status as a premier destination for sports fans in the Coachella Valley. Whether you’re cheering for the Firebirds or catching USC take on Gonzaga, October promises to deliver unforgettable action.
More info available at https://acrisurearena.com/event/gonzaga-vs-usc/.
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