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Two of college lacrosse's elite programs face off when Northwestern makes the trip to Chapel Hill to face defending champion North Carolina.
The Wednesday night clash at Dorrance Field is a rematch of the 2025 national championship game, where the Tar Heels capped off a perfect 22-0 season with a 12-8 victory over the Wildcats in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
The rivalry has become the gold standard of the sport, defined by high-stakes postseason drama and a relentless pursuit of hardware. While Northwestern holds eight national titles to Carolina's four, the Tar Heels have had the upper hand lately, winning the last two matchups including that 2025 title game and a regular-season thriller in Evanston. However, Kelly Amonte Hiller’s Wildcats are no strangers to success in Chapel Hill, having secured a dominant 16-10 win in their 2024 visit.
With Northwestern looking to avenge its championship loss and UNC aiming to protect its No. 1 ranking and undefeated start to 2026, the stage is set for another chapter in a series that has seen these two giants meet in three of the last five Final Fours.
Here's everything you need to know for the heavyweight lacrosse matchup, from including the TV channel, streaming options and start time.
Where to watch UNC vs. Northwestern women's lacrosse
- TV channel: ESPNU
- Live stream: Fubo
UNC vs. Northwestern will be broadcast live on ESPNU. Those looking to stream the game can catch the action live on Fubo.
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UNC vs. Northwestern women's lacrosse start time
- Date: Wednesday, March 25
- Time: 6 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. CT
The Tar Heels and Wildcats will meet at 6:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 25.
The game will be played at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
North Carolina women's lacrosse schedule 2026
Here's a look at the Tar Heels' next five matchups.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| March 25 | vs. Northwestern | 6 p.m. |
| March 28 | vs. East Carolina | 12 p.m. |
| April 3 | at Virginia | 4 p.m. |
| April 10 | vs. Stanford | 6 p.m. |
| April 16 | at Duke | 5 p.m. |
Northwestern women's lacrosse schedule 2026
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| March 25 | at North Carolina | 6 p.m. |
| March 29 | vs. Johns Hopkins | 2 p.m. |
| April 4 | USC* | 3 p.m. |
| April 9 | at Maryland | 5 p.m. |
| April 12 | at Penn State | 11 a.m. |
*Neutral location
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