Lacrosse

6/26/2025 |  ESPN takes minority stake in Premier Lacrosse League (AXIOS Sports) ESPN has renewed its media rights deal with Premier Lacrosse League, and also made a minority investment in the league.
Why it matters: This marks a shift in ESPN's strategy as it looks to invest in growth areas outside of traditional television.

• A strategic investment in PLL gives ESPN more incentive to work with the the league on effective distribution. 

6/26/2025 |  ESPN renews media deal with professional lacrosse, takes an equity stake in the league (CNBC Sports)

• ESPN has renewed a media rights agreement with the Premier Lacrosse League.
• The five-year deal will begin with the 2026 season and include all PLL regular-season games as well as All-Star, playoff and championship games and Women’s Lacrosse League games.
• Disney-owned ESPN said it will take a minority stake in the league.

6/25/2025 |  ESPN renews rights deal with Premier Lacrosse League and makes minority equity investment (Associated Press (AP)) BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — ESPN has renewed its media rights deal with the Premier Lacrosse League for five seasons, the network announced Wednesday.
The deal begins next year and includes all PLL games, Maybelline Women’s Lacrosse League games, as well as future drafts for both leagues. ESPN began carrying PLL games in 2022.

6/16/2025 |  Nevada Association Announces Plans to Sanction High School Lacrosse (Athletic Business) Despite past concerns of Nevada governor Joe Lombardo and Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association executive director Timothy Jackson regarding regulation of high school lacrosse in the state, it appears the sport is on its way to becoming sanctioned.

5/27/2025 |  Virginia to Host 2026 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships (SportsTravel) The 2026 NCAA Division I, II and III men’s lacrosse championships will be held in Charlottesville, Virginia, after the original host site in Foxborough, Massachusetts, had to withdraw because a scheduling conflict with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.