
As part of the partnership, KVCR will stream five Empire Strykers home games during the 2025-2026 season, bringing fast-paced, high-energy indoor soccer directly to viewers throughout the region. The broadcasts will kick off on Thursday, January 22, 2026, and continue on:
- February 5, 2026
- February 19, 2026
- March 5, 2026
- March 12, 2026

KVCR Partner Theme Night
In addition to the televised games, the partnership includes a special KVCR Partner Theme Night hosted by the Empire Strykers on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. The Empire Strykers will face off against the Baltimore Blast in what promises to be an electric night of soccer and community engagement. The event offers KVCR PBS and NPR members a unique opportunity to connect with KVCR staff, celebrate public media, and show their support for professional sports in the Inland Empire.
