The Coachella Valley Firebirds are one of the newest franchises in the AHL, as they were founded as an expansion team ahead of the 2022-2023 season. The AHL affiliate of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, the Firebirds have had incredible success in the AHL playoffs.

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The Firebirds reached the Calder Cup finals in their inaugural season and second season, falling to the Hershey Bears both times. In 2025, they had an early exit in the first round, losing to the eventual champion Abbotsford Canucks. 

Here's everything to know about the Coachella Valley Firebirds ahead of the 2025-2026 AHL season.

Where Do The Coachella Valley Firebirds Play?

The Coachella Valley Firebirds play all of their home games at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California.

What NHL Team Is The Coachella Valley Firebirds Affiliated With?

The Coachella Valley Firebirds are the AHL affiliate of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken.

How To Watch The Coachella Valley Firebirds In 2025-2026.

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Coachella Valley Firebirds 2025-2026 Schedule 

October

• Fri, Oct 10 – 7:00 PM PST – vs. San Diego Gulls
• Sat, Oct 18 – 6:00 PM PST – vs. Colorado Eagles
• Sun, Oct 19 – 4:00 PM PST – @ Bakersfield Condors
• Wed, Oct 22 – 7:00 PM PST – @ San Jose Barracuda
• Fri, Oct 24 – 7:00 PM MST – @ Calgary Wranglers
• Sat, Oct 25 – 6:00 PM MST – @ Calgary Wranglers
• Thu, Oct 30 – 6:30 PM PST – vs. San Diego Gulls

November

• Sat, Nov 1 – 6:00 PM PST – vs. Colorado Eagles
• Wed, Nov 5 – 6:30 PM PST – vs. Colorado Eagles
• Fri, Nov 7 – 7:00 PM MST – @ Tucson Roadrunners
• Sat, Nov 8 – 7:00 PM MST – @ Tucson Roadrunners
• Tue, Nov 11 – 6:30 PM PST – vs. Bakersfield Condors
• Sat, Nov 15 – 7:00 PM PST – @ Bakersfield Condors
• Sun, Nov 16 – 5:00 PM PST – vs. Abbotsford Canucks
• Fri, Nov 21 – 7:00 PM PST – vs. San Diego Gulls
• Sun, Nov 23 – 2:00 PM PST – vs. Calgary Wranglers
• Fri, Nov 28 – 6:00 PM PST – @ San Diego Gulls
• Sat, Nov 29 – 6:00 PM PST – vs. Texas Stars

December

• Wed, Dec 3 – 6:30 PM PST – vs. Texas Stars
• Sat, Dec 6 – 7:00 PM PST – @ Abbotsford Canucks
• Sun, Dec 7 – 4:00 PM PST – @ Abbotsford Canucks
• Tue, Dec 9 – 7:00 PM MST – @ Calgary Wranglers
• Thu, Dec 11 – 7:00 PM MST – @ Calgary Wranglers
• Wed, Dec 17 – 6:30 PM PST – vs. San Jose Barracuda
• Fri, Dec 19 – 7:00 PM PST – vs. Bakersfield Condors
• Sat, Dec 20 – 7:00 PM PST – @ Bakersfield Condors
• Sat, Dec 27 – 6:00 PM PST – vs. Abbotsford Canucks
• Sun, Dec 28 – 5:00 PM PST – @ Henderson Silver Knights
• Wed, Dec 31 – 5:00 PM PST – vs. Bakersfield Condors

January

• Fri, Jan 2 – 7:00 PM PST – @ San Diego Gulls
• Sat, Jan 3 – 6:00 PM PST – @ Ontario Reign
• Wed, Jan 7 – 6:30 PM PST – vs. Henderson Silver Knights
• Sat, Jan 10 – 6:00 PM PST – vs. Henderson Silver Knights
• Tue, Jan 13 – 7:00 PM CST – @ Texas Stars
• Wed, Jan 14 – 7:00 PM CST – @ Texas Stars
• Sat, Jan 17 – 6:00 PM PST – @ San Diego Gulls
• Sun, Jan 18 – 5:00 PM PST – vs. Abbotsford Canucks
• Wed, Jan 21 – 6:30 PM PST – vs. San Jose Barracuda
• Fri, Jan 23 – 7:00 PM PST – vs. Ontario Reign
• Wed, Jan 28 – 6:30 PM PST – vs. Colorado Eagles
• Fri, Jan 30 – 7:00 PM PST – vs. San Diego Gulls

February

• Sun, Feb 1 – 3:00 PM PST – @ Ontario Reign
• Wed, Feb 4 – 7:00 PM PST – @ San Jose Barracuda
• Fri, Feb 6 – 7:00 PM PST – @ Henderson Silver Knights
• Sat, Feb 7 – 6:00 PM PST – @ Henderson Silver Knights
• Fri, Feb 13 – 7:00 PM PST – vs. Tucson Roadrunners
• Sun, Feb 15 – 3:00 PM PST – vs. Tucson Roadrunners
• Wed, Feb 18 – 6:30 PM PST – @ Bakersfield Condors
• Fri, Feb 20 – 7:05 PM MST – @ Colorado Eagles
• Sat, Feb 21 – 7:05 PM MST – @ Colorado Eagles
• Thu, Feb 26 – 6:30 PM PST – vs. Henderson Silver Knights
• Sat, Feb 28 – 6:00 PM PST – vs. Bakersfield Condors

March

• Wed, Mar 4 – 7:00 PM PST – @ Henderson Silver Knights
• Sat, Mar 7 – 6:00 PM PST – vs. Calgary Wranglers
• Sun, Mar 8 – 3:00 PM PST – vs. Calgary Wranglers
• Fri, Mar 13 – 7:00 PM PST – vs. Ontario Reign
• Sat, Mar 14 – 6:00 PM PST – @ Ontario Reign
• Wed, Mar 18 – 10:30 AM PST – @ San Jose Barracuda
• Sat, Mar 21 – 6:05 PM MST – @ Colorado Eagles
• Sun, Mar 22 – 3:05 PM MST – @ Colorado Eagles
• Wed, Mar 25 – 6:30 PM PST – vs. Calgary Wranglers
• Sat, Mar 28 – 6:00 PM PST – vs. San Jose Barracuda
• Sun, Mar 29 – 3:00 PM PST – vs. San Jose Barracuda

April

• Wed, Apr 1 – 6:30 PM PST – vs. Ontario Reign
• Fri, Apr 3 – 7:00 PM PST – @ Abbotsford Canucks
• Sat, Apr 4 – 7:00 PM PST – @ Abbotsford Canucks
• Wed, Apr 8 – 6:30 PM PST – vs. Henderson Silver Knights
• Fri, Apr 10 – 7:00 PM PST – @ Ontario Reign
• Sat, Apr 11 – 6:00 PM PST – vs. Ontario Reign
• Tue, Apr 14 – 7:00 PM PST – @ San Jose Barracuda
• Sat, Apr 18 – 6:00 PM PST – @ San Diego Gulls
• Sun, Apr 19 – 3:00 PM PST – vs. Abbotsford Canucks

What were the 2024-25 AHL Standings?

View the full 2024-25 AHL regular season standings below. Click here to view the latest standings.

Atlantic Division

1. y - Hershey Bears - 96
2. x - Charlotte Checkers - 94
3. x - Providence Bruins - 90
4. x - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins - 88
5. x - Lehigh Valley Phantoms - 80
6. x - Springfield Thunderbirds - 74
7. Hartford Wolf Pack - 69
8. Bridgeport Islanders - 37

North Division

1. y - Laval Rocket - 101
2. x - Rochester Americans - 92
3. x - Syracuse Crunch - 86
4. x - Toronto Marlies - 86
5. x - Cleveland Monsters - 81
6. Belleville Senators - 79
7. Utica Comets - 70

Central Division

1. y - Milwaukee Admirals - 91
2. x - Texas Stars - 89
3. x - Grand Rapids Griffins - 80
4. x - Chicago Wolves - 78
5. x - Rockford IceHogs - 70
6. Iowa Wild - 62
7. Manitoba Moose - 56

Pacific Division

1. y - Colorado Eagles - 94
2. x - Abbotsford Canucks - 92
3. x - Ontario Reign - 90
4. x - Coachella Valley Firebirds - 84
5. x - Calgary Wranglers - 81
6. x - San Jose Barracuda - 81
7. x - Tucson Roadrunners - 74
8. Bakersfield Condors - 74
9. San Diego Gulls - 66
10. Henderson Silver Knights - 63

x = Clinched Playoff Position

y = Clinched Division

Who Won The 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs?

The Abbotsford Canucks won the finals of the 2025 Calder Cup playoffs against the Charlotte Checkers in six games. It's the franchise's first Calder Cup.

How To Watch AHL Hockey Live This Season

Fans can watch every AHL game live and on-demand on FloHockey from the preseason through to the last game of the Calder Cup finals.

When Do The Calder Cup Playoffs Start?

The last game of the 2025-26 AHL regular season is scheduled for Sunday, April 19. The Calder Cup playoffs typically begin a few days after the conclusion of the regular season.

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