Lacrosse is Olympic Bound!

Lacrosse is going to the Olympics, with the International Olympic Committee approving lacrosse’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.  LA28 will mark the third Olympic appearance for North America’s first sport that is now played in nearly 100 countries around the world after it was contested in 1904 (St. Louis) and 1908 (London). Lacrosse was later featured as a demonstration sport in three Olympics: Amsterdam 1928, Los Angeles 1932, and London 1948.  

In 2028, men’s and women’s lacrosse will be competed in sixes, an incredibly fast-paced, compact version of the sport at the intersection of field and box lacrosse. It offers an inclusionary opportunity to all lacrosse athletes and an easier entry point for new players and is characterized by an accelerated, open style of play with quick transitions and non-stop, high-scoring action.  Developed in 2018, sixes has advanced global growth, increased accessibility, and approachability, created greater competitive balance, and reduced cost and complexity of participation and event staging. It is the next-generation version of the game. 

We look forward to having Razorbacks players named to Team Canada 2028!