The 2026 NCAA DI Men’s Lacrosse tournament has officially reached the Elite Eight, and the opening weekend lived up to the hype. The bracket was blown wide open by a string of high-profile upsets, highlighted by unseeded Georgetown’s victory over No. 5 Virginia and Duke’s tactical win over No. 4 Richmond. As the survivors prepare for the Quarterfinals on May 16–17, you can checkout the latest printable bracket and complete broadcast schedule. Whether you are tracking the Hoyas’ underdog run or the dominance of top-seeded Princeton, use the guide below to follow every matchup on the road to the national championship at Scott Stadium as you follow the 2026 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Bracket.
Source: Official NCAA Championship Bracket
2026 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Bracket & Schedule
The 2026 NCAA DI Men’s Lacrosse bracket & tournament follows a single-elimination format, beginning with the Opening Round play-in game and culminating in the National Championship on Memorial Day.
2026 DI Men’s Lacrosse Quarterfinals Schedule
The road to the national championship in Charlottesville continues with a quadruple-header across Saturday and Sunday. All games will air live on ESPNU.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Network |
| Sat, May 16 | No. 2 Notre Dame vs. Johns Hopkins | 12:00 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Sat, May 16 | No. 3 North Carolina vs. No. 6 Syracuse | 2:30 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Sun, May 17 | No. 1 Princeton vs. No. 8 Penn State | 12:00 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Sun, May 17 | Georgetown vs. Duke | 2:30 p.m. | ESPNU |
The Road to Charlottesville
The tournament concludes at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia, for the final three games of the season.
- National Semifinals: Saturday, May 23
- National Championship: Monday, May 25
First Round Results: The Bracket Busters
The first round saw three seeded teams fall, reshaping the bracket heading into the weekend.
- Georgetown 14, No. 5 Virginia 10: In the shock of the tournament, the unseeded Hoyas took down the Cavaliers to secure a spot in the Elite Eight.
- Johns Hopkins 9, No. 7 Cornell 8 (OT): A defensive battle ended in overtime drama, with the Blue Jays advancing to face the defending finalists.
- Duke 14, No. 4 Richmond 12: The Blue Devils found their rhythm late to pull off the upset against the higher-seeded Spiders.
Other First Round Scores:
No. 1 Princeton 17, Marist 8
No. 2 Notre Dame 18, Jacksonville 5
No. 3 North Carolina 24, UAlbany 6
No. 6 Syracuse 16, Yale 15
No. 8 Penn State 10, Army 6
Championship Weekend
- Location: Scott Stadium | Charlottesville, VA
- National Semifinals: Saturday, May 23
- National Championship: Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)
2026 Championship Weekend: Philadelphia
The pinnacle of the lacrosse season returns to Philadelphia for 2026. Championship Weekend features the Division I Semifinals on Saturday, May 23, and the National Championship game on Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day).
- Venue: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA)
- Defending Champion: (Insert 2025 Winner here – e.g., Notre Dame or Virginia)
How to Watch the 2026 NCAA Lacrosse Tournament
ESPN remains the exclusive home for the NCAA Lacrosse Championship.
- Early Rounds: Most First Round games will be broadcast on ESPNU or streamed via ESPN+.
- The Big Stages: The Quarterfinals and Semifinals typically move to ESPN2, with the National Championship game airing live on ESPN on Memorial Day afternoon.
Sports Resources & Tournament Guides
If you are looking for more printable brackets and tournament coverage, check out our other May championship guides:
- 2026 NCAA DI Baseball Tournament Hub: Stay updated on the road to Omaha with our printable Regional and Super Regional brackets.
- 2026 NCAA DI Softball Championship Central: Complete coverage of the Women’s College World Series, including TV schedules and printable PDFs.
- 2026 Preakness Stakes Betting Guide: Everything you need to know about the second leg of the Triple Crown, including post positions and race times.
Lacrosse Tournament FAQ
How many teams make the NCAA DI Men’s Lacrosse tournament? The field consists of 17 teams. Nine teams receive automatic bids by winning their conference championships, while the remaining eight are selected as at-large bids by the NCAA committee.
Where is the 2026 NCAA Lacrosse Championship? The 2026 Semifinals and Final will be held at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
When is the NCAA Lacrosse National Championship game? The game is traditionally held on Memorial Day. For 2026, the final is scheduled for Monday, May 25.
Where can I get a printable lacrosse bracket? You can download the official PDF bracket at the top of this page. We recommend printing in landscape mode for the best view of the 17-team field.
