College of the Desert to Celebrate Opening of New Athletic Stadium

PALM DESERT — College of the Desert will celebrate the opening of its new athletic stadium with a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by Fan Fest and the College’s 63rd Annual Homecoming Game.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., marking the official opening of the new stadium and a significant milestone for College of the Desert Athletics. Superintendent/President Val Martinez Garcia, Board of Trustees and student athletes will be in attendance to celebrate.

Following the ceremony, the community is invited to enjoy Fan Fest before the Homecoming Game. The event will feature vendors with food for sale and College-branded items available for purchase. A Kids’ Center will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Admission and parking are free for all attendees. A limited number of free T-shirts will also be available while supplies last.

Media are welcome to attend and document the occasion. Opportunities for photography and video will include the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the new athletic stadium, Fan Fest activities, Homecoming festivities and the football game.

WHERE: College of the Desert, New Athletic Stadium, 43-500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert, CA 92260

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026

Ribbon Cutting: 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Fan Fest: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Kickoff: 6:00 p.m.