The road to the 2026 NCAA Division II Men’s Lacrosse National Championship is officially underway, with 10 teams earning spots in this year’s tournament bracket.
Defending national champion Adelphi enters the tournament undefeated and as the No. 1 seed in the North Region, while Tampa headlines the South Region after an 18-1 regular season.
Championship weekend will take place at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia, with the semifinals scheduled for May 17 and the national championship game set for May 24.
Here’s everything to know about the 2026 NCAA DII Men’s Lacrosse Championships.
2026 NCAA DII Men’s Lacrosse Championship Bracket
The full 2026 NCAA DII Men’s Lacrosse Championship bracket features two regional pods before teams advance to the national semifinals.
North Region
- No. 1 Adelphi (16-0) vs. No. 8 Wilmington (DE) (12-4)
- No. 4 Pace (12-5) vs. No. 5 Seton Hill (16-2)
- No. 3 Molloy (14-3) vs. No. 6 Assumption (11-5)
- No. 2 Saint Anselm (11-2) vs. No. 7 Saint Michael’s (9-5)
South Region
- No. 1 Tampa (18-1) vs. Winner of No. 8 Concordia Irvine (11-6) / No. 9 Flagler (11-5)
- No. 4 Lewis (13-3) vs. No. 5 Newberry (13-4)
- No. 3 Florida Tech (12-4) vs. No. 6 Lenoir-Rhyne (11-4)
- No. 2 Wingate (13-3) vs. Winner of No. 7 Anderson (SC) (13-4) / No. 10 Barton (10-7)
When Is The 2026 NCAA DII Men’s Lacrosse Championship?
The tournament begins with opening-round games on May 6 before continuing through the national championship game on May 24.
- Opening Round — May 6
- First Round — May 10
- Quarterfinals — May 13
- Semifinals — May 17
- National Championship — May 24
All times are Eastern Time.
Where Are The 2026 NCAA DII Men’s Lacrosse Championships?
The 2026 NCAA DII Men’s Lacrosse semifinals and championship game will be played at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia.
The semifinals are scheduled for May 17, while the championship game will take place May 24 at 4 p.m. ET.
Who Won The 2025 NCAA DII Men’s Lacrosse Championship?
Adelphi captured the 2025 NCAA Division II Men’s Lacrosse National Championship and enters the 2026 tournament looking to defend its title.
The Panthers have remained dominant this spring, opening the postseason with a perfect 16-0 record and the No. 1 overall seed in the North Region.
Adelphi Looking To Continue Historic Run
Adelphi has become one of the premier programs in Division II men’s lacrosse, and the Panthers are once again positioned for a deep postseason run.
The Panthers recently defeated Pace 17-4 to secure another conference title and continue their dominant stretch heading into the NCAA Tournament.
With an undefeated record and home-field advantage in the opening rounds, Adelphi will be one of the favorites to compete for the national championship in Charlottesville.
NCAA DII Men’s Lacrosse Championship History
The NCAA Division II Men’s Lacrosse Championship dates back to 1974 and has featured some of the sport’s top small-college programs.
Adelphi remains one of the most successful programs in tournament history, alongside teams such as Le Moyne and Limestone.
Recent champions include:
- 2025 — Adelphi
- 2024 — Adelphi
- 2023 — Le Moyne
- 2022 — Tampa
- 2021 — Le Moyne
How To Watch The 2026 NCAA DII Men’s Lacrosse Championships
The national semifinals and championship game will stream live on NCAA.com.
Fans can also follow scores, schedules and updates throughout the tournament on NCAA.com and official school athletic websites.
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