The NBA G League team affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers will relocate to the Coachella Valley, where the team will be renamed as the Coachella Valley Lakers and will play home games of the 2026-27 season at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, it was announced Thursday.
“Moving the Lakers G League team to the Coachella Valley is an incredible opportunity for the organization,” Los Angeles Lakers President of Business Operations Lon Rosen said in a statement. “The Lakers have had a strong presence in the region for decades, from the Showtime Lakers holding training camp in the 1980s to more recent preseason games.”
The team, which was founded in 2006 in Los Angeles, has a 26-10 regular-season record during the 2025-26 season, securing the number one spot in the Western Conference.
Acrisure Arena Senior Vice President John Page said that Riverside County Supervisor Manuel Perez and Visit Greater Palm Springs, in partnership with Oak View Group, have worked together to bring the team to the region.
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome the Los Angeles Lakers G League affiliate to Coachella Valley,” Amy Latimer, Oak View Group chief business officer, said. “The addition of a G League franchise in the Coachella Valley build on the diverse event offerings at Acrisure Arena, adding another layer of excitement and solidifying the venue as a premier destination for sports and entertainment in the region.”
Season ticket deposits can be made online at coachellavalleylakers.com. The season scheduled was expected to be announced during the summer.