JANUARY 17 & 18, 2026
Celebrating our 18th year, the Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival is an event like no other. In 2025, the Festival hosted 534 teams from across the United States and Canada that competed on 84 fields. Get ready to experience the largest single-site lacrosse event in the country, where the best teams, players and fans come together for an unforgettable weekend!
Registration is Open!
A PREMIER
LACROSSE
EXPERIENCE
The Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious lacrosse events in the world. Held annually at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, a location renowned for its stunning beauty, the festival spans over 100 acres and features 84 meticulously arranged fields.
REGISTRATION
5/5/25 – Registration is open 🥍
Showcase your team’s skills against top-tier talent from across the US and Canada. Enjoy the beautiful and expansive grounds of the Empire Polo Club, renowned for its breathtaking scenery and top-notch facilities.
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity.
PARTNERSHIPS
Our partners help make the Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival an unparalleled success. As one of the largest lacrosse events in the world, the festival offers a unique platform for brands to connect with a distinct and engaged audience. Partnering with us provides an exceptional opportunity to enhance your brand visibility, engage thousands of athletes and spectators, and be a part of an event that celebrates excellence and sportsmanship.
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements regarding our new partnerships.
PRESS RELEASE
March 7, 2024
The Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival is here to stay.
The Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival and AEG, the management arm of the Empire Polo Club, have announced a lease extension that will keep the event at this iconic location for at least two more decades.
“We are excited to know we are in a long-term relationship with this event,” said Mark Girton, VP of Special Events at Empire Polo Club. “It will continue to allow us to grow together and provide a first-class experience for all our guests.”
This agreement ensures that the Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival will operate on the weekend before Martin Luther King Day annually through 2046. “Having an agreement of this caliber is truly unique within our industry, and we are excited to continuously elevate the event year after year,” said Gretchen Lasda, Director of Events at the Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival.
FAQ
We’re thrilled to have you join us and want to ensure you have all the information you need for a seamless and memorable experience. Visit our FAQ page where you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions about the event, including details on accommodations, onsite offerings, parking, scheduling and more.
