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Hockey’s NEW Home in Palm Desert

About a year ago, Los Angeles company Oak View Group announced plans for a $250 million sports and entertainment arena in downtown Palm Springs and chose to partner with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.

However, over the last year negotiations coupled with the effects of the pandemic led the tribe “re-evaluated its economic development priorities” and is instead focusing on its new casino in Cathedral City and cultural center in downtown Palm Springs.

The 10,000-seat arena is now planned for an unincorporated piece of land just north of the city of Palm Desert, on roughly 43 acres between Interstate 10 and the Classic Club golf course.

This is a definite shift in hospitality and resort expectations for Palm Springs but is great news for the growing community of North Palm Desert.

For more information see these articles from The Desert Sun for more information:

Planned Palm Springs arena is moving to mid-valley; Agua Caliente tribe no longer involved (The Desert Sun)

Agua Caliente plans new downtown Palm Springs sports, entertainment arena. Projected cost for arena is $250M (The Desert Sun)

We are looking forward to seeing our communities grow!