Ontario Reign Unveil AHL Pacific Division Semifinals Schedule Against Rival Team

The Ontario Reign, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, have announced the schedule for their best-of-five Pacific Division Semifinals series against the Coachella Valley Firebirds in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs. The series marks a rematch between the two teams, who last faced each other in the 2024 Pacific Division Finals, where the Firebirds swept the Reign in three games.

Series Schedule and Format

The Reign, entering the series as the top seed after earning a first-round bye, will host the first two games at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. The Firebirds secured their spot in the semifinals by defeating the Bakersfield Condors two games to one in a best-of-three first-round series. The semifinal matchup will follow a 2-2-1 format, with the Reign hosting Games 1, 2 and 5 (if necessary), while the Firebirds will host Games 3 and 4 at Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms, California.

The full schedule is as follows:

• Game 1: Wednesday, April 29, 7:00 p.m. PT – Toyota Arena
• Game 2: Friday, May 1, 7:00 p.m. PT – Toyota Arena
• Game 3: Tuesday, May 5, 7:00 p.m. PT – Acrisure Arena
• Game 4: Thursday, May 7, 7:00 p.m. PT – Acrisure Arena*
• Game 5: Saturday, May 9, 6:00 p.m. PT – Toyota Arena*

*If necessary

Ticket Information

Fans can purchase tickets for the postseason through a 10-ticket Flex Plan, which allows buyers to select their preferred game dates. Single-game tickets for Games 1, 2, and 5 at Toyota Arena are also available for purchase through AXS.com, OntarioReign.com, and OntarioReign.com/playoffs.

Regular Season Performance and Playoff History

During the 2025-26 regular season, the Reign held a strong record against the Firebirds, finishing with a 5-1-2 advantage in their eight matchups. The teams split their games evenly, meeting four times in Ontario and four times in Coachella Valley. This postseason series will be only the second time the two teams have faced each other in the playoffs, following the Firebirds’ three-game sweep in the 2024 Pacific Division Finals.

Broader Context

The Ontario Reign, established in 2015, have been a consistent contender in the AHL’s Pacific Division. As the primary developmental team for the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings, the Reign have played a key role in nurturing talent for the Kings’ roster. The 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs represent another opportunity for the organization to compete for the league’s championship title, which has eluded the Reign since their inception.

The Coachella Valley Firebirds, who joined the AHL in 2022 as an expansion team, have quickly established themselves as a formidable opponent. Their rapid ascent in the league culminated in a deep playoff run in 2024, where they ultimately fell short of the Calder Cup Finals. The 2026 semifinals will serve as a critical test for both teams as they vie for a spot in the division finals and beyond.

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