Acrisure Arena
Thousand Palms · Home of 🏒 Coachella Valley Firebirds
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Acrisure Arena?
- Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms is home to the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL).
- What is the closest airport to Acrisure Arena?
- San Diego (SAN) is the closest major airport, about 109 miles (175 km) from Acrisure Arena — roughly 2h 36m by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at Acrisure Arena?
- Over 3,000 spaces sit in lots next to the arena, first-come, first-served.
- How do you get to Acrisure Arena without a car?
- The arena (75702 Varner Rd.) is on the north side of I-10 between the Cook Street and Washington Street exits, near Classic Club, and about 25 minutes from Palm Springs International Airport. Lyft is the official rideshare, with pickup and drop-off on the north side by the main entrance.
✈️🚗 Getting to Acrisure Arena
Nearest major airport: San Diego (SAN) — about 109 mi / 2h 36m away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Parking
Over 3,000 spaces sit in lots next to the arena, first-come, first-served. Pre-buy on ParkWhiz (online sales close 3 hours before the event) or pay on arrival with tap-to-pay cards or a phone wallet only. Fees vary by event. Cell service is limited in the lots, so load your pass ahead of time.
Getting there
The arena (75702 Varner Rd.) is on the north side of I-10 between the Cook Street and Washington Street exits, near Classic Club, and about 25 minutes from Palm Springs International Airport. Lyft is the official rideshare, with pickup and drop-off on the north side by the main entrance.
Bar scene
The arena is outside town, so the drinking happens inside: Modelo Cantina, the Michelob Ultra Bar, the Garrison Brothers Whiskey Bar, and local taps from Coachella Valley Brewing and La Quinta Brewing.
Insider tips
- Clear bags up to 14"x14"x6" with no more than two pockets, or a clutch up to 4.5"x6.5".
- Fully cashless, cards only.
- Doors usually open 60 minutes before puck drop for Firebirds games, with no re-entry.
- The whole campus is smoke- and vape-free, indoors and out.
- 'Pucks in Flight': wait at the top of the aisle until play stops.
🧳 Visiting Acrisure Arena as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: San Diego (SAN) (SAN). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Fri, Oct 23San Jose Barracuda at Firebirds AHL
- Wed, Oct 28Tucson Roadrunners at Firebirds AHL
- Fri, Oct 30Henderson Silver Knights at Firebirds AHL
- Wed, Nov 4Colorado Eagles at Firebirds AHL
- Thu, Nov 12San Jose Barracuda at Firebirds AHL
- Sun, Nov 15Abbotsford Canucks at Firebirds AHL
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