Over the past week, several significant events have unfolded in the world of lacrosse:
Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) Championship
The 2026 PLL Championship is set to take place today, Sunday, September 20, at 12:30 p.m. ET, at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. The matchup features the Eastern Conference’s top-seeded Philadelphia Waterdogs against the Western Conference’s No. 3 seed Denver Outlaws. The Outlaws are returning to the title game after a narrow loss in last season’s championship, while the Waterdogs are aiming for their first title since 2023. The game will be broadcast live on ABC and streamed on the ESPN App, with Drew Carter providing play-by-play commentary, supported by analysts Paul Carcaterra and Ryan Boyle, and Quint Kessenich reporting from the sidelines. (espnpressroom.com)
National Lacrosse League (NLL) Dispersal Draft
The Colorado Mammoth entered the NLL Dispersal Draft on September 15 with the No. 7 overall selection. This draft was necessitated by the recent cessation of operations for the Ottawa Black Bears and Philadelphia Wings franchises. The Mammoth’s draft position was determined by averaging their records from the 2025-26 (12-6) and 2025-24 (8-10) seasons. (oursportscentral.com)
Mann Cup 2026
The Mann Cup, Canada’s Senior A box lacrosse championship, is currently underway at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena. The Six Nations Chiefs, representing Major Series Lacrosse (MSL), are hosting the Coquitlam Adanacs, champions of the Western Lacrosse Association (WLA). The series began on September 11 and is scheduled to continue through September 19, with potential games on September 16, 18, and 19 if necessary. Fans can watch every minute of MSL action on FloLive. (majorserieslacrosse.ca)
Ken Galluccio Cup 2026
The Ken Galluccio Cup 2026 was held in Radotín, Czechia, from September 11 to 13. In the women’s tournament, the Centaurs successfully defended their championship title by defeating the LCC Girls 9-6 in a repeat of last year’s final. In the men’s tournament, Mellor emerged victorious, overcoming the host team, the LCC Wolves, with a 7-4 win. (kengallucciocup.com)
These events highlight the dynamic and evolving landscape of lacrosse, showcasing the sport’s growth and the competitive spirit of its athletes and teams.
