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The college lacrosse program of the moment meets a dormant power seeking a return to the top as Notre Dame and Princeton face off Monday in the NCAA championship game.
The traditional Memorial Day conclusion to the season will see the top-seeded Tigers (16-2) trying to secure their seventh national title but first since 2001, while the second-seeded Irish (13-2) go for their third trophy in four years after never having won one before 2023.
Both teams have balanced offenses, with Tewaaraton Award finalist Nate Kabiri (38 goals, 45 assists) leading a Tigers attack that ranks third in the country at 14.82 goals per game. The Irish aren't far behind in scoring at 13.29 per game, but defense is their calling card. Notre Dame allows just 8.57 goals per game with Tewaaraton finalist Shawn Lyght and goalkeeper Thomas Ricciardelli anchoring the back line.
These programs haven't played since the first round of the 2010 NCAA tournament, an Irish victory in New Jersey. Who will prevail Monday with a trophy on the line?
Here's all you need to know to watch the championship game.
Where to watch NCAA men's lacrosse final
The 2026 NCAA men's lacrosse tournament final will air live on ESPN. Fans can stream the game on the ESPN app or via fubo.
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What time is the NCAA men's lacrosse championship?
- Date: Monday, May 25
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
Princeton will face Notre Dame beginning Monday at 1 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia.
NCAA men's lacrosse tournament schedule, scores 2026
Wednesday, May 6: Opening round
| Marist 10, Stony Brook 6 | — | — |
| Jacksonville 13, Robert Morris 7 | — | — |
Saturday, May 9: First round
| No. 3 North Carolina 24, UAlbany 6 | — | — |
| No. 8 Penn State 10, Army 6 | — | — |
| Johns Hopkins 9, No. 7 Cornell 8 (OT) | — | — |
| Duke 14, No. 4 Richmond 12 | — | — |
Sunday, May 10: First round
| No. 2 Notre Dame 18, Jacksonville 5 | — | — |
| No. 1 Princeton 17, Marist 8 | — | — |
| No. 6 Syracuse 16, Yale 15 | — | — |
| Georgetown 14, No. 5 Virginia 10 | — | — |
Saturday, May 16: Quarterfinals
Games at Hempstead, N.Y.
| No. 2 Notre Dame 15, Johns Hopkins 9 | — | — |
| No. 6 Syracuse 13, No. 3 North Carolina 11 | — | — |
Sunday, May 17: Quarterfinals
Games at Newark, Del.
| No. 1 Princeton 14, No. 8 Penn State 10 | — | — |
| Duke 16, Georgetown 6 | — | — |
Saturday, May 23: Semifinals
Semifinals and final will be played at Charlottesville, Virginia
| No. 1 Princeton 14, Duke 7 | — | — |
| No. 2 Notre Dame 15, No. 6 Syracuse 7 | — | — |
Monday, May 25: Championship
| No. 1 Princeton vs. No. 2 Notre Dame | 1 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, fubo |
NCAA men's lacrosse champions list
Here are the last 10 NCAA men's lacrosse champions and runners-up. There was no tournament in 2020 due to COVID-19.
| 2025 | Cornell | Maryland |
| 2024 | Notre Dame | Maryland |
| 2023 | Notre Dame | Duke |
| 2022 | Maryland | Cornell |
| 2021 | Virginia | Maryland |
| 2019 | Virginia | Yale |
| 2018 | Yale | Duke |
| 2017 | Maryland | Ohio State |
| 2016 | North Carolina | Maryland |
| 2015 | Denver | Maryland |
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