Lakers relocate G League team to the Coachella Valley in 2026
Craige Campbell June 30, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are relocating their NBA G League team, formerly the South Bay Lakers, to the Coachella Valley starting with the 2026-27 season. The team, rebranded as the Coachella Valley Lakers, will play home games at in Palm Desert.
Story by Craige Campbell, Publisher/ CoachellaValley.com
Key Details for 2026:
Venue: The team will play at the 11,000-seat Acrisure Arena, which also hosts the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds.
Season: The inaugural Coachella Valley Lakers season begins in the fall of 2026.
Reasoning: The move extends the Lakers’ presence in the region and provides a modern home for player development.
Announcement: The official announcement was made on April 30, 2026, marking a shift from their previous home in El Segundo.
This move brings professional basketball directly to the Coachella Valley, with the schedule expected in summer 2026.
Watch Now Live – Presented by Coachella Valley. Today we Spotlight the Desert Beer Co here in Palm Desert, California.
We will be tasting their newest, most popular and specialty beers and seltzers live today. Over 21 craftbeers, food and live music all right here in the Brewery.
Our Host for Today’s Tasting, Devon Sanchez is the Owner and Brewmeister of this local and family owned Brewery.
Conveniently located right off I10, exit Washington St and turn west Country Club Drive! They brew everything right here making this tasting room a fun and unique spot.
Downtown Palm Springs Walkabout this Sunday Morning. Sunshine with a High of 73F by 2pm. Host Craige Campbell with Coachellavalley.com!
CoachellaValley.com Aerial Drone Footage – La Quinta Cove – Coachella Valley, California – produced by SwingPointMedia.tv – Drone Eye’s View of this Breathtaking Landscape and the Rugged Santa Rosa Mountains of the La Quinta Cove area
Watch Now Live- Happening Tonight – Palm Springs VillageFest, the City’s wildly popular street fair which prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, was held every Thursday night in downtown, will return on Thursday, July 1. Coachella Valley!
With COVID-19 cases significantly down, the City Council approved re-opening VillageFest at their last night meeting, with a smaller footprint and safety protocols in place. The street fair is expected to expand to its original length in the coming months. During the summer, VillageFest hours of operation will be 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
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Watch Now Live – Presented by Coachella Valley. Today we Spotlight the Desert Beer Co here in Palm Desert, California.
We will be tasting their newest, most popular and specialty beers and seltzers live today. Over 21 craftbeers, food and live music all right here in the Brewery.
Our Host for Today’s Tasting, Devon Sanchez is the Owner and Brewmeister of this local and family owned Brewery.
Conveniently located right off I10, exit Washington St and turn west Country Club Drive! They brew everything right here making this tasting room a fun and unique spot.
Downtown Palm Springs Walkabout this Sunday Morning. Sunshine with a High of 73F by 2pm. Host Craige Campbell with Coachellavalley.com!
CoachellaValley.com Aerial Drone Footage – La Quinta Cove – Coachella Valley, California – produced by SwingPointMedia.tv – Drone Eye’s View of this Breathtaking Landscape and the Rugged Santa Rosa Mountains of the La Quinta Cove area
Watch Now Live- Happening Tonight – Palm Springs VillageFest, the City’s wildly popular street fair which prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, was held every Thursday night in downtown, will return on Thursday, July 1. Coachella Valley!
With COVID-19 cases significantly down, the City Council approved re-opening VillageFest at their last night meeting, with a smaller footprint and safety protocols in place. The street fair is expected to expand to its original length in the coming months. During the summer, VillageFest hours of operation will be 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
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