NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships Information

The NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships showcase the best programs in NCAA men's lacrosse, bringing together Division I, II, and III teams to compete for national championships. Held each spring, the NCAA lacrosse championships feature exciting single-elimination action, culminating in championship weekend over Memorial Day. Whether you're planning to attend in person or watch from home, this guide covers everything you need to know about the NCAA lacrosse tournament, including the schedule, selection process, bracket format, tickets, and viewing options.

When Does the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships Take Place?

The NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships begin each spring following the regular season and conference tournaments. The NCAA lacrosse tournament concludes during Memorial Day weekend with the Division I national semifinals and championship game, while Division II and Division III also crown their champions during the same championship weekend.

NCAA Men's Lacrosse Tournament Timeline

• Early May: NCAA Selection Sunday and bracket announcement
• Early to Mid-May: First and second rounds at campus sites
• Mid-May: Quarterfinals
• Memorial Day Weekend: National semifinals and championship games

Each division follows its own tournament schedule, but all three divisions culminate during the same weekend, making it one of the biggest events in NCAA lacrosse.

NCAA Men's Lacrosse Tournament Bracket and Selection Process

The NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships use a single-elimination bracket, with teams advancing one round at a time until a national champion is crowned.

Division I Bracket

The Division I NCAA lacrosse tournament features a 16-team field consisting of:

• Automatic qualifiers that win their conference championships
• At-large selections chosen by the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Committee

Teams are evaluated using several factors, including:

• Overall record
• Strength of schedule
• Results against ranked opponents
• Head-to-head competition
• Additional performance metrics reviewed by the selection committee

After the field is selected, teams are seeded into the official NCAA men's lacrosse championships bracket. The bracket is fixed, meaning there is no reseeding after each round. Winners simply advance through their assigned path until the national championship game.

Division II and Division III follow similar formats, combining automatic qualifiers with at-large selections. While field sizes differ by division, every team must meet NCAA eligibility requirements and selection criteria to qualify for the NCAA lacrosse championships.

How to Buy NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships Tickets

Purchase official NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships tickets through NCAATickets.com. Fans can choose from:

• Single-session tickets for semifinal or championship games
• All-session ticket packages covering the entire championship weekend

Visit the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships tickets page for more information on tickets.

Mobile Ticket Delivery

Most NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships tickets are delivered electronically.

Before arriving:

• Add your tickets to your mobile wallet.
• Transfer tickets ahead of time if attending with others.
• Arrive early to allow time for security screening and pregame festivities.

For detailed instructions on accessing, downloading, and transferring tickets, visit the Mobile Ticket Guide.

How to Watch the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships

If you can't attend in person, the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships are widely available on television and streaming platforms.

Coverage typically includes:

• Division I semifinals and championship game on ESPN networks
• Early-round Division I games on ESPN platforms
• Division II and Division III games streamed on ESPN+ and NCAA digital platforms
• Live scoring, statistics, and play-by-play on NCAA.com

cAs championship week approaches, visit the official broadcast schedule on NCAA.com containing TV listings, streaming information, and match start times.

Championship Weekend Events

The NCAA men's lacrosse championships offer much more than the games themselves. Championship weekend often includes:

• Youth clinics
• Fan fest and interactive experiences
• Official merchandise shops
• Food vendors and entertainment

A typical championship weekend schedule includes:

• Saturday: National semifinal games and fan festivities
• Sunday: DII & DIII National Championships
• Monday: National championship game followed by the trophy presentation

The daily schedule is available throughout championship week to help fans make the most of their visit.