The Los Angeles Lakers are headed back to the desert. Today, the Los Angeles Lakers announced four games they will host as part of the 2025-26 preseason schedule, presented by Delta Air Lines.
Tickets on sale at TICKETMASTER.COM, the official ticketing provider of Acrisure Arena.
The iconic franchise will open its 2025-26 preseason with a matchup presented by Spotlight 29 Casino, against the Phoenix Suns at Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs on Friday, October 3. the game marks the team’s return to Coachella Valley for the third consecutive year, following sold-out appearances in 2023 and 2024, and celebrates the franchise’s deep roots in the region. The organization has a rich history in Coachella Valley, which once served as the Lakers’ training camp home during the Showtime era. In 2023, the Lakers returned to the desert after a 26-year hiatus, bringing the Purple and Gold back to the valley with a sold-out preseason showing.
Individual game tickets for matchups in Greater Palm Springs are on sale starting Friday, June 6 at 10 a.m. PT.
| DATE | OPPONENT | LOCATION | ARENA | TIME (local) |
| Oct. 3 | vs. Phoenix | Greater Palm Springs | Acrisure Arena | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 12 | vs. Golden State | Los Angeles | Crypto.com Arena | 6:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 15 | vs. Dallas | Las Vegas | T-Mobile Arena | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 17 | vs. Sacramento | Los Angeles | Crypto.com Arena | 7:30 p.m. |
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