The 2025 Premier Lacrosse League Championship Series runs this week, with the championship game on Monday, Feb. 17, and 13-player rosters for the Boston Cannons, New York Atlas, Maryland Whipsnakes and Utah Archers.
New for this season, the Maybelline Women’s Lacrosse League’s four teams will also have a Championship Series, with those rosters available here for the Boston Guard, California Palms, Maryland Charms and New York Charging.
The Championship Series is played using the “sixes” format, which is the same setup that will be used at the 2028 Olympics. All games will be available on ESPN+. Here’s more on how to watch the tournament.
“The sixes format offers a perfect on-ramp for new lacrosse fans because it’s very similar to basketball or hockey with a 5-on-5 format plus goaltenders,” ESPN analyst Quint Kessenich said. “The flow of the game is similar to hoops. You’ll see pick-and-rolls, fast breaks and settled sets with 2-point [lacrosse] shots instead of 3s [in basketball]. The elimination of long poles and faceoffs boils the game down to an easy-to-consume, fast-paced, high-scoring event.
“The venue is supercharged with energy, with close confines for fans. The intensity level is high each night. Don’t blink, because the action is nonstop.”
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