Coachella Valley Lakers Name 5 Founding Partners Ahead Of Team's Inaugural Season

PALM DESERT, CA — The Coachella Valley Lakers have named five founding partners ahead of the NBA G League team's first season at Acrisure Arena.

Founding partners will include Eisenhower Health, the SoCal Toyota Dealers Association, Walter Clark Legal Group, Timo's Air Conditioning and Plumbing and BMO, the organization announced Thursday.

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Nathan Truesdell, vice president of marketing and revenue for the Coachella Valley Lakers, spoke on the founding members of this partnership.

"We're incredibly proud of the group of organizations that have committed to being Founding Partners of the Coachella Valley Lakers," Truesdell said. "Launching a new team is about establishing strong roots in the community, and these partners have demonstrated a commitment to the Coachella Valley that makes them a natural part of what we're building. We look forward to growing these relationships as we begin our inaugural season."

Each organization will also serve as a preferred or official partner in its business category:

Eisenhower Health will be the team's preferred medical partner. The SoCal Toyota Dealers Association will serve as its official auto partner. The Walter Clark Legal Group will be the official law firm. Timo's Air Conditioning and Plumbing will be the official air conditioning and plumbing partner. Finally, BMO will serve as the official bank of the Coachella Valley expansion team.

The companies will be featured during home games, on the team's digital platforms and through community initiatives and other programming.

The Coachella Valley Lakers, presented by Spotlight 29 Casino, will begin play during the 2026-27 season. The team will host 24 regular-season games at Acrisure Arena, marking the arrival of NBA G League basketball in the Coachella Valley.

The franchise is the official G League affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers. Founded in Los Angeles in 2006, the team relocated to the Coachella Valley in 2026.

Season-ticket memberships include admission to all 24 home games, select food and beverage discounts, reduced parking prices and access to member events. Memberships start at $20 per game.

Premium memberships featuring courtside seating, club access, VIP parking, private entrances and other benefits are also available.

The complete schedule and ticket information are available at CoachellaValleyLakers.com.