NLL 2026-27: Your Complete National Lacrosse League Guide

The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is the premier professional indoor box lacrosse league in North America. Founded in 1986 as the Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League, the NLL celebrates its 40th anniversary during the 2026-27 season. The league now features 12 active member clubs from the United States and Canada playing in hockey arenas on a concrete or turf surface surrounded by boards and glass — the same arenas used for NHL hockey.

• •Founded in 1986 as the Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League, the NLL is the longest-running professional lacrosse league in North America — celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026-27
• •The 2026-27 season features 12 teams across the United States and Canada, after the NLL announced on September 10 that the Ottawa Black Bears and Philadelphia Wings have discontinued operations and will not participate in the season
• •Games are played indoors on a 200' x 85' hockey rink with the ice covered by a synthetic turf surface
• •Each team plays an 18-game regular season beginning in late November 2026 and running through April, followed by single-elimination playoffs and the NLL Finals in late spring
• •The 2026 NLL champion was the Toronto Rock, who swept the Halifax Thunderbirds 2-0 in the NLL Finals
• •Box lacrosse is played 6-on-6 (including the goalie) with shorter sticks and a shot clock — a faster, more physical game than field lacrosse
• •Many NLL players also compete in the PLL during the summer, making them year-round professional lacrosse athletes

The 2026-27 NLL season opens November 27, 2026. The league's 40th anniversary season will feature 12 active member clubs following the September 10 announcement that the Ottawa Black Bears and Philadelphia Wings have discontinued operations. Standings will be updated here once the season tips off. The Unified Standings format ranks all teams together for playoff seeding.

• •Season start: November 27, 2026 — the full 2026-27 schedule is published at nll.com/schedule
• •Regular season: 108 games, 12 clubs, and 18 games per club across 22 weeks; the regular season runs through April 25, 2027
• •Playoffs: Top 8 teams qualify for single-elimination playoffs
• •NLL Finals: Best-of-three series in late spring 2027
• •Standings will appear here once the season begins — check nll.com/schedule for the latest

The NLL will compete with 12 active member clubs in the 2026-27 season, its 40th anniversary campaign. On September 10, the league announced that the Ottawa Black Bears and Philadelphia Wings have discontinued operations and will not participate in the season. Below is a brief profile of each returning franchise, including their 2025-26 regular season record. All data sourced from nll.com.

• •Buffalo Bandits — Buffalo, NY (East Conference). One of the NLL's most storied franchises, founded in 1992. Multiple-time NLL champions and consistently among the league's top attendance draws. 2025-26 record: 11-7.
• •Calgary Roughnecks — Calgary, AB (West Conference). Founded in 2001; NLL champions in 2004, 2009, and 2019. One of Canada's premier box lacrosse franchises. 2025-26 record: 6-12.
• •Colorado Mammoth — Denver, CO (West Conference). Based in Denver; NLL champions in 2006 and 2022. Share their home arena with the NHL's Colorado Avalanche. 2025-26 record: 12-6.
• •Georgia Swarm — Duluth, GA (East Conference). Relocated from Minnesota in 2016. 2017 NLL champions. Known for their passionate fan base in the Atlanta metro area. 2025-26 record: 12-6.
• •Halifax Thunderbirds — Halifax, NS (East Conference). Relocated from Rochester in 2019. 2025-26 NLL Finals runners-up. One of the NLL's most passionate fan bases. 2025-26 record: 8-10.
• •Las Vegas Desert Dogs — Las Vegas, NV (West Conference). Expansion team that debuted in the 2022-23 season. Brought professional indoor lacrosse to the Las Vegas market. 2025-26 record: 8-10.
• •Oshawa FireWolves — Oshawa, ON (East Conference). Relocated from Albany, NY ahead of the 2025-26 season (formerly the Albany FireWolves, originally the New England Black Wolves). Brought pro box lacrosse to Ontario's Durham Region. 2025-26 record: 6-12.
• •Ottawa Black Bears — Ottawa, ON. Discontinued operations September 10, 2026 and will not participate in the 2026-27 season. The franchise (formerly the New York Riptide) completed two seasons in Ottawa, finishing 8-10 in 2025-26. Eligible players entered the league's September 15 Dispersal Draft pool.
• •Philadelphia Wings — Philadelphia, PA. Discontinued operations September 10, 2026 and will not participate in the 2026-27 season, following the March 30 cessation announcement by Comcast Spectacor. One of the NLL's four original 1987 franchises with six league titles; finished 5-13 in 2025-26. Eligible players entered the league's September 15 Dispersal Draft pool.
• •Rochester Knighthawks — Rochester, NY (East Conference). The current Knighthawks are an expansion franchise that began play in 2019-20, separate from the original Knighthawks (now the Halifax Thunderbirds). 2025-26 record: 6-12.
• •San Diego Seals — San Diego, CA (West Conference). The Seals announced a home-venue change on August 21, 2026 for the 2026-27 season; consult the official club and league listings for current details. Debuted in the 2018-19 season. 2025-26 NLL Semifinalists. 2025-26 record: 8-10.
• •Saskatchewan Rush — Saskatoon, SK (West Conference). Relocated from Edmonton in 2016. NLL champions in 2016 and 2018. One of the strongest fan bases in the NLL. 2025-26 record: 12-6.
• •Toronto Rock — Toronto, ON (East Conference). 2025-26 NLL champions — secured their 7th title in franchise history with a 2-0 Finals sweep of Halifax. One of the most successful franchises in NLL history. 2025-26 record: 11-7.
• •Vancouver Warriors — Vancouver, BC (West Conference). Rebranded from the Vancouver Stealth in 2018. 2025-26 regular season champions with the league's best record (13-5). 2025-26 record: 13-5.
• •Note: The Albany FireWolves relocated to Oshawa, ON ahead of the 2025-26 season and are now the Oshawa FireWolves. Panther City Lacrosse Club and the New York Riptide are no longer active. The Ottawa Black Bears and Philadelphia Wings discontinued operations on September 10, 2026, leaving the NLL with 12 active member clubs for the 2026-27 season. All data sourced from nll.com.

The 2025-26 NLL season featured 14 teams playing an 18-game regular season, followed by single-elimination playoffs and a best-of-three NLL Finals. The Toronto Rock captured their 7th championship in franchise history, sweeping the Halifax Thunderbirds 2-0 in the NLL Finals — returning to glory in their first Finals appearance since 2015. The 2026-27 season will be the NLL's 40th anniversary campaign, with 12 active member clubs following the September 10 discontinuation of the Ottawa Black Bears and Philadelphia Wings. All data below is sourced from nll.com.

• •Regular Season Champions: Vancouver Warriors finished with the league's best record at 13-5, earning the #1 overall seed in the unified standings.
• •Final 2025-26 Standings: 1. Vancouver (13-5), 2. Colorado (12-6), 3. Saskatchewan (12-6), 4. Georgia (12-6), 5. Buffalo (11-7), 6. Toronto (11-7), 7. San Diego (8-10), 8. Halifax (8-10), 9. Las Vegas (8-10), 10. Ottawa (8-10), 11. Calgary (6-12), 12. Rochester (6-12), 13. Oshawa (6-12), 14. Philadelphia (5-13).
• •Playoff Format: Top 8 teams from the unified standings qualified for the playoffs — single-elimination quarterfinals, best-of-three semifinals, and a best-of-three NLL Finals.
• •Quarterfinals (Apr 24-25): Halifax 10–7 Vancouver (upset over #1 seed), Georgia 17–10 Buffalo, Toronto 16–13 Saskatchewan, San Diego 13–12 Colorado (OT).
• •Semifinals (best-of-three, May 1-10): Toronto defeated San Diego 2-1 (14-12, 6-11, 14-8). Halifax defeated Georgia 2-1 (12-7, 10-21, 15-11). Toronto and Halifax advanced to the NLL Finals.
• •NLL Finals: Toronto Rock vs Halifax Thunderbirds. Toronto swept the series 2-0 to win the championship. Game 1: Toronto 13, Halifax 11 (May 15). Game 2: Toronto 12, Halifax 7 (May 17). The title was secured on May 17, 2026.
• •Championship: The Toronto Rock secured their 7th title in franchise history, tying the Buffalo Bandits for the most NLL championships. Rookie Sam English was named NLL Finals MVP with 3 goals, 4 assists, 19 loose balls, and 2 caused turnovers in the series.
• •2025-26 Award Winners (announced May 14): MVP: Brett Dobson (Georgia Swarm). Offensive Player: Keegan Bal (Vancouver Warriors). Defensive Player: Callum Jones (Ottawa Black Bears). Transition Player: Zach Currier (San Diego Seals). Goaltender: Brett Dobson (Georgia Swarm). Rookie: CJ Kirst (Toronto Rock). Sportsmanship: Ryan Keenan (Saskatchewan Rush). Teammate: Luc Magnan (Ottawa Black Bears). Coach: Pat Coyle (Colorado Mammoth). GM: Brad Self.
• •Notable Storylines: The #1-seeded Vancouver Warriors were upset in the quarterfinals by Halifax. Toronto Rock, despite a modest 11-7 regular season, caught fire in the playoffs. The Oshawa FireWolves debuted in their new home after relocating from Albany. Ottawa Black Bears completed their inaugural season.
• •Source: All standings, playoff results, and championship data sourced from nll.com — the official NLL website.

The 2026-27 NLL season — the league's 40th anniversary — opens November 27, with its 108-game regular-season schedule now published. In a landmark September 10 announcement, the NLL confirmed that the Ottawa Black Bears and Philadelphia Wings have discontinued operations and the league will move forward with 12 active member clubs. The combined Ottawa-Philadelphia NLL Dispersal Draft was held September 15, free agency opened September 18, and the 2026 NLL Entry Draft presented by Capelli Sport concluded September 24. The NLL's official Hall of Fame roster now lists its eight-member Class of 2026. The NLL has named YinzCam as its Official Digital Engine. The San Diego Seals announced a home-venue change for 2026-27. Buffalo Bandits legend Matt Vinc — the greatest goaltender in NLL history — announced his retirement after 20 seasons. The official transaction log recorded a substantial post-draft wave through September 30, highlighted by Vancouver retaining much of its core. Check nll.com/news/transactions for the full, daily-updated league transaction log.

• •October 18 weekly recap — new global streaming home: On October 15, the NLL announced a multiyear agreement making FloSports the exclusive global streaming home of the league beginning in 2026-27. FloLacrosse launches November 5 with every regular-season and playoff game; the NLL Saturday Showcase and 2027 Finals will also be distributed on the FloSports Channel through Prime Video, YouTube and LG Channels. See the updated How to Watch section and the official viewing FAQ for current details.
• •October 12-18 signing highlights — Vancouver, Georgia and Toronto: Vancouver signed Matt Collison for three years on October 14, and Georgia signed Jordan MacIntosh for one year on October 15. Toronto signed Steve Orleman for one year and Owen Orpana, Jack MacAlpine, Aidan Saint, Colton Armitage and Connor Blondin for three years each on October 13. See the official NLL transaction log for the full roster record.
• •More October 12-18 roster additions: Halifax signed Rory Graham, Brody Thomas and Dustyn Birkhof to three-year agreements on October 13, then added David Peterkin for three years on October 16. Colorado signed Ryan Favaro, Oskar Lucas, Nikko DiPonio and Finn Halladay for three years each on October 12. Rochester signed Taylor Jensen for two years and Jake Piseno for one year that day. These are selected signing highlights, not a complete list of roster changes.
• •October 11 weekly recap — Seals and Mammoth roster additions: San Diego signed Coulter Mackesy to a three-year agreement and moved him from the Draft List to the Active Roster on October 11; the Seals also signed Mikey Weisshaar for three years and Phil Caputo for one year on October 8. Colorado signed its dispersal additions Evan Messenger, Alex Pace and Andrew Borgatti to one-year agreements on October 8. See the official NLL transaction log for the full current list.
• •October 5-11 signing highlights: Halifax signed Landen Sinfield for two years on October 5. Toronto signed Isiah Moran-Weekes for two years on October 8. Calgary signed Thomas Wood for three years on October 11, while Buffalo signed Cam Wyers for one year on October 9. The official log also records additional rookie signings and roster-list changes around the league.
• •Ryan Benesch retires after 19 NLL seasons (September 30): In a first-person statement published by the NLL, Benesch confirmed the end of his professional playing career and thanked his family, teammates and fans. His retirement was also recorded in the league transaction log on October 1. This earlier offseason development is included here as a verified catch-up, not a new October 5-11 announcement.
• •October 4 verification — post-draft roster moves: The official NLL transaction log recorded a league-wide signing wave through September 30. The Vancouver Warriors retained goaltender Christian Del Bianco, forwards Curtis Dickson and Marcus Klarich, defenders Matt Beers, Jeff Cornwall and Reid Bowering on one-year agreements, and re-signed Adam Charalambides and Ryan Dilks for two years. Buffalo added Jimmy Freehill and Owen Rice on three-year deals, while Calgary signed Sebastian Simonson and Zach Moen to three-year agreements. See the official NLL transaction log for the complete, current list.
• •September 27 verification — Entry Draft complete; regular-season schedule released: The 2026 NLL Entry Draft concluded September 24 with Rochester selecting Syracuse forward Finn Thomson first overall, followed by Toronto's Silas Richmond and Vancouver's Matt Collison. Calgary acquired the fifth overall pick from San Diego, then selected Syracuse forward Joey Spallina; the Roughnecks also added Princeton forward Chad Palumbo seventh. The NLL has also published the complete 2026-27 regular-season schedule: 108 games, 12 clubs, and 18 games per club across 22 weeks, beginning November 27 and concluding April 25. See nll.com/schedule for current matchup details.
• •September 16 verification — The NLL published its official Dispersal Draft Results, confirming the September 15 selections summarized below. The league's transaction log added a wave of draft-day moves: Buffalo signed Nick Weiss (1yr) and acquired Rochester's 27th dispersal selection for a 2029 third-round Entry Draft pick; Calgary traded the fourth dispersal selection to Georgia for the seventh overall pick in the 2026 Entry Draft; Colorado moved the 19th dispersal selection to Saskatchewan for a 2027 second-round Entry Draft pick; Saskatchewan traded Holden Garlent to Oshawa for Jaxon Fridge, Connor Kearnan, and the 20th overall pick in the 2026 Entry Draft; and Las Vegas signed Kyle Killen (2yr).
• •Ottawa Black Bears and Philadelphia Wings discontinued operations (September 10): The NLL announced that both franchises "have discontinued operations and will not participate in the 2026-27 season," ending months of uncertainty. The Wings were one of the NLL's four original 1987 franchises with six league titles; they finished 5-13 in 2025-26 after Comcast Spectacor's March 30 cessation announcement. The Black Bears — the former New York Riptide — spent two seasons in Ottawa after the league terminated GF Lacrosse LLC's ownership in June 2026. Commissioner Brett Frood said Ottawa and Philadelphia "remain important markets" and the league will consider future opportunities if sustainable ownership and partners conditions emerge. The league enters the 2026-27 season with 12 active member clubs.
• •Dispersal Draft held September 15 — Jeff Teat goes first overall: The NLL conducted the Dispersal Draft of the combined Ottawa/Philadelphia player pool on September 15, with 52 players selected across the league. Oshawa FireWolves selected star forward Jeff Teat with the first overall pick — the Ottawa captain and fastest player in NLL history to 600 career points (44G, 115P last season, fourth in league scoring). Selection order followed reverse regular-season winning percentage over the past two seasons (most recent weighted 70%), with reigning champion Toronto selecting last — and the Rock notably traded their 12th and 24th dispersal selections to Las Vegas for a first-round pick (17th overall) in the 2026 NLL Entry Draft, then passed on all remaining rounds, making zero selections. Other notable hauls: Buffalo selected six players including goaltender Zach Higgins (77.6 SV% with Ottawa last season), Las Vegas six, Halifax five, and Colorado three (defenseman Alex Pace seventh overall, Andrew Borgatti, and transition Evan Messenger). Vancouver had pre-empted the draft by trading the 11th and 23rd dispersal selections to Buffalo (September 14 — see above). Franchise player designations and free agency followed, with the Entry Draft completed September 24.
• •Vancouver trades Payton Cormier to Buffalo (September 14): The Warriors sent forward Payton Cormier and their 11th and 23rd selections in the 2026 Dispersal Draft to the Buffalo Bandits for transition player Luca Antongiovanni and the 16th overall pick in the 2026 NLL Entry Draft (pending league approval). Cormier, 26, was Vancouver's No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 Entry Draft and has eight points (5+3) with 28 loose-ball recoveries in 18 career games — but he was an NCAA scoring machine at Virginia, where his 224 career goals rank second on the all-time NCAA list. Buffalo is betting on that pedigree while Vancouver, already holding the first-overall selection in the Dispersal Draft, consolidates picks.
• •NLL names YinzCam as Official Digital Engine (August 3): The NLL and YinzCam announced a landmark league-wide partnership. YinzCam will serve as the League's digital platform developer, customer data provider, and innovation partner. Launching during the league's November 2026 season-opening weekend, the partnership will introduce a new NLL mobile app, NLL Fan ID with single sign-on, and an NLL Customer Data Platform. Future releases include a redesigned league website, rebuilt club websites and mobile apps, connected jersey technology with embedded NFC, and AI-powered innovations in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University's GRAIL sports-tech lab. Commissioner Brett Frood called it "the digital foundation for the next generation of the National Lacrosse League."
• •NLL celebrates 40th anniversary (2026-27): Founded on March 13, 1986 as the Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League, the NLL will celebrate its 40th anniversary throughout the 2026-27 season. The league's inaugural season tipped off in 1987 with four teams, including the original Baltimore Thunder and Philadelphia Wings. Today's NLL fields 12 clubs across the US and Canada, ranking third in average attendance for pro indoor sports worldwide behind only the NHL and NBA.
• •Season start and schedule: The league's 40th anniversary season begins November 27, 2026. Its published regular-season calendar contains 108 games across 22 weeks and runs through April 25, 2027; check nll.com/schedule for the current matchup slate. The season-opening period is also the planned launch window for the new NLL mobile app and NLL Fan ID under the YinzCam partnership.
• •Free agency and Entry Draft complete: The NLL delayed the start of free agency from September 1 to September 18 and moved the 2026 NLL Entry Draft presented by Capelli Sport to September 24 "so that the League and its Clubs may maintain flexibility surrounding membership matters." The September 10 announcement resolved the underlying question: Ottawa and Philadelphia discontinued operations, and the revised calendar included a Dispersal Draft on September 15 for the combined Ottawa-Philadelphia player pool, followed by franchise designations and free agency. The Entry Draft is now complete, with Rochester selecting Finn Thomson first overall.
• •Matt Vinc announces retirement (August 21): Buffalo Bandits goaltender Matt Vinc — the NLL's all-time leader in regular-season wins (182), saves (11,823), and minutes played (17,800+) — announced his retirement after a 20-year career. Drafted 6th overall by the San Jose Stealth in the 2005 NLL Draft, Vinc went on to play for the New York/Orlando Titans, Rochester Knighthawks, and Buffalo Bandits. He was named NLL Goaltender of the Year a record eight times and captured six NLL championships: three consecutive with Rochester (2012-14) and three consecutive with Buffalo (2023-25) — the only player to win two separate three-peats with different franchises. His postseason résumé includes a 40-17 playoff record with 2,122 postseason saves, making him the all-time playoff leader in goalie wins and saves. Across regular season and playoffs, Vinc accumulated 222 wins and 13,945 saves over a career spanning three decades.
• •Meet the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 — career profiles (September 2): Ahead of the September 19 induction, nll.com published full career profiles for all eight inductees. Dan Dawson (F): NLL records 954 assists and 322 GP; 1,505 points (2nd all-time), 551 goals; 2009 MVP, 3x champion. Shawn Evans (F): 1,358 points (6th), 879 assists (5th), 479 goals; back-to-back MVP 2013 and 2015; record 130-point season in 2015. Mark Steenhuis (F): 1,013 points (459 G, 554 A), 1,641 loose balls; 2008 Finals MVP + Transition POY; famed 17-point game in 2009. Sandy Chapman (D): 252 GP, 151 points, 1,014 loose balls; 5x champion; 2010 Defensive POY. Mike Accursi (F): 827 points, 58 playoff goals (9th all-time); 4x champion. Jake Bergey (F): 557 points in just 133 GP (>4 PPG); two titles; No. 66 retired by Philadelphia. Gavin Prout (F): first overall pick in 2001; 922 points (301 G, 621 A) in 184 GP; 2006 Finals MVP with Colorado. John Gurtler (Builder — Media): decades as the voice and historian of the league.
• •Hall of Fame Class of 2026: The NLL's official Hall of Fame roster now lists eight 2026 inductees: Player Category — Sandy Chapman, Dan Dawson, Shawn Evans, Mark Steenhuis; Veteran Category — Mike Accursi, Jake Bergey, Gavin Prout; Builders Category — John Gurtler.
• •San Diego Seals announce a home-venue change (August 21): The Seals announced a change of home venue for the 2026-27 season. Consult the official club and NLL schedule for current game and venue details.
• •Franchise Tags: Vancouver Warriors placed Franchise Tag on goaltender Christian Del Bianco (September 11, CBA Section 7.2) after Calgary had originally tagged him July 29 — Del Bianco became a free agent when the 2025-26 season ended and his rights transferred with the new tag. Saskatchewan Rush placed Franchise Tag on Robert Church — accepted (August 12).
• •First offseason trade (August 19): Halifax Thunderbirds traded Drew Hutchison and Nonkon Thompson to the Rochester Knighthawks in exchange for Riley Hutchcraft and Tyler Biles.
• •Recent signings (August 10-September 10): Toronto signed Nicholas Rowlett (2yr). Colorado signed Andrew Kew (2yr) and Robert Hope (1yr). Saskatchewan signed Mike Messenger (3yr), Robert Church (1yr), and Ryan Keenan (1yr). San Diego signed Trent DiCicco (3yr). Calgary signed Jacob Dunbar (1yr) and Harrison Matsuoka (3yr). Las Vegas signed Brandon Goodwin, Sean Westley (1yr), and John LaFontaine (1yr). Halifax signed Johnny Pearson (1yr) and Ethan O'Connor (1yr). Rochester signed Chad Tutton (2yr) and Jeremy Thompson (1yr). San Diego signed Cam Acchione (2yr) and Cam Dunkerley (1yr). Colorado signed Tim Edwards (1yr). Georgia signed Bryan Cole (1yr), Mike Manley (1yr), and Jacob Hickey (3yr). Halifax signed Max Wilson (3yr extension). Toronto signed Billy Hostrawser (1yr, August 31). Vancouver signed Marshal King (1yr, from the Hold Out List — September 1). Rochester signed Drew Hutchison (1yr) and Adam Thistlethwaite (2yr) on September 10.
• •Key multi-year signings (July): Buffalo signed Ian MacKay (3yr) and Dylan Robinson (3yr). Halifax signed Graeme Hossack (3yr), Colton Armstrong (3yr), and Trevor Smyth (3yr). Colorado signed Will Malcom (2yr) and Joe Juengerkes (3yr). Toronto signed Josh Jackson (2yr) and Mark Matthews (2yr). Georgia signed Shayne Jackson (3yr) and Aiden MacDonell (3yr). Philadelphia signed Isaiah Davis-Allen (3yr). Oshawa signed Kyle Rubisch and Nick Chaykowsky (3yr each).
• •Check nll.com/news/transactions for the full, daily-updated league transaction log.

For the 2026-27 season, the NLL has announced FloSports as its exclusive global streaming home. FloLacrosse launches November 5 with every regular-season and playoff game. This October 15 announcement supersedes this guide's earlier ESPN+/TSN streaming guidance; Canadian national linear game-of-the-week programming remains to be announced in the official viewing FAQ.

• •Every game on FloLacrosse: All NLL regular-season and playoff games will stream worldwide on FloLacrosse beginning in 2026-27. A subscription is required for live NLL games on FloLacrosse; check the NLL's official viewing FAQ for current subscription and promotional details.
• •November 5 launch: FloLacrosse officially launches November 5 ahead of the November 27 season opener. Consult the official viewing FAQ for access and launch updates; no subscription price is fixed in this guide.
• •Additional showcase distribution: The NLL Saturday Showcase regular-season game of the week and 2027 NLL Finals will also be carried on the FloSports Channel through Prime Video, YouTube and LG Channels. These selected broadcasts are not a substitute for the complete-season FloLacrosse offering; consult official listings for availability.
• •Canadian linear television: The official FAQ says national linear game-of-the-week programming in Canada will be announced. Check the league's viewing updates rather than assuming the previous season's broadcaster or streaming package still applies.
• •Current schedules: Visit nll.com/schedule for current matchups and viewing listings. Game times and venue details are not reproduced here.
• •Highlights and league updates: Follow the NLL's official website, YouTube and social channels for highlights, news and coverage between games. Complete live-game access follows the new FloLacrosse agreement.

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This guide is compiled from the NLL's official website and other verified lacrosse sources. The 2026-27 season opens November 27; check nll.com/schedule for current schedules and follow the official transaction log for roster updates.