# Coachella Valley Firebirds 2026-27 season preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/coachella-valley-firebirds-2026-27-season-preparations
> Updated: 2026-09-14T17:03:12.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 3.

The Coachella Valley Firebirds are preparing for their fifth season in the American Hockey League. In mid-August, the team announced the re-signing of 27-year-old forward Jakov Novak to a one-year contract. A former Ottawa Senators draft pick and native of Windsor, Ontario, Novak recorded 12 points (five goals and seven assists) in 37 regular-season games during the 2025-26 campaign. His professional background includes playing for the Kansas City Mavericks and helping the Trois-Rivières Lions win the 2025 Kelly Cup Championship.

Following roster updates, the team released single-game tickets for the 2026-27 season, with prices starting at $22. The season is scheduled to begin October 2 at Acrisure Arena with a home opener against the Ontario Reign. The upcoming schedule will include theme nights such as Pride Night and Canadian Night, alongside community events held in partnership with the One Valley Foundation.

To celebrate the upcoming year, the Firebirds will host a Season 5 launch party on September 24 at the Berger Foundation Iceplex. The event, which includes activities like skating and an interactive inflatable puck shoot, will feature special guest Grant Fuhr and the team mascot, Fuego. Admission to the party is $25 and includes two complimentary tickets to a preseason game against the Ontario Reign on September 27.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Coachella Valley Firebirds to host Season 5 launch party

The Coachella Valley Firebirds are hosting a Season 5 launch party on September 24 at the Berger Foundation Iceplex, featuring special guests, merchandise, and preseason game tickets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coachella-valley-firebirds-to-host-season-5-launch-party

### 2026-08-24: Coachella Valley Firebirds release tickets for fifth season

Single-game tickets for the Coachella Valley Firebirds' fifth season at Acrisure Arena are now on sale, starting at $22. The season begins October 2 with various theme nights and community events planned.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coachella-valley-firebirds-release-tickets-for-fifth-season

### 2026-08-18: Coachella Valley Firebirds re-sign forward Jakov Novak

The Coachella Valley Firebirds have signed forward Jakov Novak to a one-year deal following his 37-game stint during the 2025-26 season.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coachella-valley-firebirds-re-sign-forward-jakov-novak

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Cite as: Coachella Valley Firebirds 2026-27 season preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/coachella-valley-firebirds-2026-27-season-preparations