National Lacrosse League
NLL
Schedule 2026-27
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The 2026-27 season opens Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
The full 2026-27 schedule is out: 108 games, 12 teams, 18 games each, running through Sunday, April 25, 2027. Games, TV channels, and live scores will show up here automatically the week they're played.
Opening Weekend
- Saskatchewan Rush at Oshawa FireWolves Fri., Nov. 27 · 7:30 p.m. ET
- Georgia Swarm at Buffalo Bandits Sat., Nov. 28 · 7 p.m. ET
- Halifax Thunderbirds at Rochester Knighthawks Sat., Nov. 28 · 7 p.m. ET
- San Diego Seals at Toronto Rock Sat., Nov. 28 · 7 p.m. ET
TV and streaming assignments for 2026-27 haven't been announced yet.
2026 NLL Champions
Toronto Rock
Swept the Halifax Thunderbirds 2-0 in the best-of-three Finals. Finals MVP: Sam English. Toronto's 7th title ties the Buffalo Bandits for the most in NLL history.
- Game 1 Rock 13, Thunderbirds 11 Hamilton, May 15
- Game 2 Rock 12, Thunderbirds 7 Halifax, May 17
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About the National Lacrosse League
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is the premier professional indoor lacrosse league in the world. Founded in 1986 (originally as the Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League), the NLL plays box lacrosse, the fast-paced indoor version of the sport, in NHL and minor league hockey arenas across the United States and Canada.
Box lacrosse is played 5-on-5 plus goalies on a hockey rink-sized floor (without the ice). The smaller playing surface, 30-second shot clock, and enclosed boards create a faster, more physical game than outdoor field lacrosse. Goals are smaller, goalies wear more padding, and cross-checking is part of the game. It is a completely different experience from the field game.
Where to Watch NLL Games
In the United States, ESPN holds the NLL's rights. Every game streams live on ESPN+, which now lives inside the ESPN app as the ESPN Select plan, and ESPN puts at least 10 games a year on its TV channels. In Canada, TSN and TSN+ carried the 2025-26 season, including all of the 2026 Finals. Fans outside North America can stream on the league's own NLL+ app. The 2026-27 broadcast schedule has not been announced yet, so check back closer to opening night. This page shows each game's channel as soon as ESPN lists it.
NLL Teams
The NLL has 12 teams for 2026-27, split evenly between the US and Canada. In the US: the Buffalo Bandits, Colorado Mammoth, Georgia Swarm, Las Vegas Desert Dogs, Rochester Knighthawks, and San Diego Seals. In Canada: the Calgary Roughnecks, Halifax Thunderbirds, Oshawa FireWolves, Saskatchewan Rush, Toronto Rock, and Vancouver Warriors. The league played 2025-26 with 14 teams, but the Ottawa Black Bears and Philadelphia Wings discontinued operations in September 2026. The Oshawa FireWolves moved from Albany ahead of the 2025-26 season. The Buffalo Bandits and Toronto Rock share the record for most NLL championships with seven each.
NLL Season and Playoffs
The 2026-27 regular season opens Friday, Nov. 27, 2026 and runs through Sunday, April 25, 2027: 108 games over 22 weeks, with each team playing 18. Most games are on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. In 2026, eight teams made the playoffs, which ran single-game quarterfinals, best-of-three semifinals, and a best-of-three Finals. The Toronto Rock beat the Halifax Thunderbirds 2-0 to win the 2026 title on May 17. The NLL season overlaps with the NCAA college lacrosse season (February through May), so lacrosse fans can watch both box and field lacrosse on the same weekend.
This schedule pulls directly from ESPN and updates throughout the day. Bookmark this page and check back before every NLL game night. Want to see college and PLL games too? Visit the full lacrosse TV schedule or check the PLL schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2026 NLL championship?
The Toronto Rock won the 2026 NLL title, sweeping the Halifax Thunderbirds 2-0 in the best-of-three Finals. Toronto won Game 1 13-11 in Hamilton on May 15 and clinched with a 12-7 win in Halifax on May 17. Rookie Sam English was named Finals MVP. It was the Rock's seventh championship, tying the Buffalo Bandits for the most in league history.
When does the 2026-27 NLL season start?
The 2026-27 NLL regular season opens Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, when the Saskatchewan Rush visit the Oshawa FireWolves at 7:30 p.m. ET. Opening weekend also includes Georgia at Buffalo, Halifax at Rochester, and San Diego at Toronto on Saturday, Nov. 28. The full schedule has 108 games across 22 weeks, with each club playing 18 games through Sunday, April 25, 2027. Playoffs follow in the spring.
How can I watch the NLL?
In the US, ESPN holds the NLL rights: every game streams on ESPN+ (the streaming tier inside the ESPN app, now sold as the ESPN Select plan), and ESPN airs at least 10 games a year on its TV channels. In Canada, TSN and TSN+ carried the 2025-26 season, including every game of the 2026 Finals. Outside North America, the league's NLL+ app streams games live. The 2026-27 broadcast schedule has not been announced yet, so check back closer to opening night.
How many teams are in the NLL?
The NLL has 12 teams for the 2026-27 season, six in the US and six in Canada. US teams: Buffalo Bandits, Colorado Mammoth, Georgia Swarm, Las Vegas Desert Dogs, Rochester Knighthawks, and San Diego Seals. Canadian teams: Calgary Roughnecks, Halifax Thunderbirds, Oshawa FireWolves, Saskatchewan Rush, Toronto Rock, and Vancouver Warriors. The league played 2025-26 with 14 teams, but the Ottawa Black Bears and Philadelphia Wings discontinued operations in September 2026.
When is the NLL season?
The NLL plays through the winter. The regular season typically starts in late November and wraps up in late April, with most games on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The playoffs run through May. In 2026, eight teams made the playoffs: single-game quarterfinals, then best-of-three semifinals and a best-of-three Finals that ended May 17.
What is box lacrosse?
Box lacrosse is the indoor version of lacrosse, played in hockey-sized arenas with 5 runners and a goalie per side. The smaller playing surface, shot clock, and enclosed boards make box lacrosse faster and more physical than the outdoor field game. The NLL is the top professional box lacrosse league in the world.
How is the NLL different from the PLL?
The NLL plays indoor box lacrosse (5 runners plus a goalie per side) in hockey arenas, while the PLL plays outdoor field lacrosse (10 per side). NLL games happen in the winter and spring, while the PLL plays in the summer. Both leagues have ESPN deals in the US, so one ESPN subscription covers a lot of pro lacrosse.
How often is this schedule updated?
This page updates automatically throughout the day with the latest game times, broadcast info, and live scores from ESPN. During the offseason it shows the latest champion and the next season's opening weekend. Bookmark it and check back before every NLL game night.
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