JANUARY 18 & 19, 2025
Celebrating our 17th year, we are thrilled to have you join us at the Empire Polo Club on January 18 & 19, 2025, for an event like no other. This year promises to be monumental, with an astounding 534 teams from across the United States and Canada competing 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! See you in the desert!
LET’S GO!
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 1,000 acres and features more than 80 meticulously arranged fields.
LAX MALL
Don’t Miss the Action at the Massive LAX MALL! 🥍🎉
Located under the iconic white peaked tents, the LAX MALL is the ultimate hotspot for everything lacrosse—and so much more! Explore a huge selection of merchandise, enjoy fun competitions, snap pics, vibe to the music, see interactive booths, and play lawn game!
Whether you’re looking to gear up, win big, or just soak in the atmosphere, the LAX MALL is a must-visit destination. Stop by and make your tournament experience unforgettable!
Located at TRAM STOP E -or- West of FIELD 26.
PARKING INFORMATION
Friday, January 17
Parking is sold out for Saturday. Passes for Sunday are still available HERE.
Parking lots will be open daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. No overnight parking is permitted. Visit the Parking Information page.
Designated player drop-off areas will be located at Ave 50 / Madison, Ave 50 / Monroe and the White Parking Lot.
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, Vice President of Event Operations at Sand Storm Lacrosse.
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.
