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 Closed. Join the Waitlist.
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.
FIVESTAR PARTNERSHIP
October 20, 2025
Fivestar Video has been named the Title Sponsor of the 2026 Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival, further elevating the Sand Storm experience. Through this partnership, Fivestar Video will bring professional sports creators to the sidelines, ensuring players, teams, and families can relive every moment long after the final whistle. Teams and parents will have the opportunity to pre-purchase coverage packages for custom highlight reels, player spotlights, team recap videos, and professional photos by completing the Sand Storm 2026 Content Interest Form.
NEW BALANCE PARTNERSHIP
September 20, 2025
Sand Storm Lacrosse is proud to announce our partnership with New Balance, a global leader in performance, innovation, and style. Together, we are dedicated to enhancing the athlete and family experience both on and off the field. From top-tier footwear to unforgettable moments, this partnership ensures our community continues to enjoy the very best in the game.
REGISTRATION – Waitlist Only
September 3, 2025
We are excited to share that this year’s festival has reached full capacity and registration is now officially closed. Due to the incredible interest of this tournament, any teams that register moving forward will be placed on a waitlist. Should any spots become available, we will notify teams on the waitlist in the order they registered per division. Join the waitlist.
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. “Securing a long-term agreement of this caliber is truly rare in our industry. It not only gives Sand Storm the opportunity to build on its incredible legacy, but also allows us to keep innovating and elevating the athlete, family, and fan experience for years to come. We’re thrilled to continue growing this festival in partnership with the Empire Polo Club,” 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.
