The finalists of the 2026 DII men’s lacrosse championship have been locked in, and unsurprisingly, it’s a repeat of the 2025 finals. The Adelphi Panthers will take on the Tampa Spartans on Sunday, May 24 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville.
Read on and we’ll show you how to watch the NCAA DII Lacrosse Championship final, from anywhere with a VPN.
2026 NCAA DII Lacrosse Championship Final: Live stream, date, time, channels
The 2026 NCAA DII Men’s Lacrosse Championship final will take place on Sunday, May 24 from 4 p.m. ET
• U.S. — ESPN via YouTube TV (free trial) / Sling / Fubo
• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN 100% risk-free
Adelphi has been the most successful team in the tournament, with 15 finals appearances and 9 titles. They’re also the current defending champions, having won the silverware in 2024 and 2025.
In fact, it was Tampa whom they defeated in the 2025 final (9-8) to win their ninth title. Adelphi also has the unique opportunity to become the first team in the history of the tournament to win three consecutive titles.
Tampa, on the other hand, will be making only their third finals appearance, having last won the championship in 2022. That said, Tampa is currently one of the best teams in the league, having won 21 out of 22 matches this season. They’re also on a 14-match winning streak right now.
However, Adelphi’s 2025-26 season run makes Tampa’s season look modest. The Panthers haven’t lost a game this season and are on a hot streak of 19 wins (although a few matches were cancelled). They also absolutely dominated Molloy in the semi-finals, beating them 19-4.
Here’s how to watch the 2026 DII Men’s Lacrosse Championship final live wherever you are.
How to watch Lacrosse Championship final live in U.S.
Lacrosse fans in the U.S. can catch the DII Men’s Championship final live on ESPN or NCAA.com.
If you don’t have the ESPN channel on cable, try a cord-cutting service like Sling TV. It comes with two plans: Sling Orange and Sling Blue. Both start at $45.99, but Sling Blue has more live TV channels and more features. Both plans come with an up to half-price discount for your first month.
Outside of Sling, you can also try YouTube TV (free trial) or Fubo who both carry any action from ESPN.
How to watch 2026 NCAA DII Lacrosse Championship final anywhere
Outside the U.S. and blocked from watching the DII Lacrosse Championship final?
You can still watch the action thanks to VPN (Virtual Private Network). A VPN makes your device appear to be back in your home country regardless of where you are in the world. It’s ideal for supporters on vacation or on business. NordVPN is our top choice at the moment, and our NordVPN review explains why.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we’ve said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you’re traveling abroad and want to view ESPN, select U.S. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Sling or another streaming service and watch the action.
Watch Men’s Lacrosse final in U.K., Australia or Canada?
Unfortunately for lacrosse fans outside the U.S., watching the DII Men’s Lacrosse Championship final isn’t so easy. Currently, there are no broadcast or streaming rights in the U.K., Australia, or Canada, meaning you would need to use a VPN to access your usual U.S. stream when traveling outside the States.
DII Men’s Lacrosse Championship Final Q+A
Where is it being held?
The finals will take place on Sunday, May 24 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, VA.
Who has won the past 10 additions of the DII Men’s Lacrosse Championship?
2025 – Adelphi
2024 – Adelphi
2023 – Lenoir-Rhyne
2022 – Tampa
2021 – Le Moyne
2020 – Canceled due to COVID-19
2019 – Merrimack
2018 – Merrimack
2017 – Limestone
2016 – Le Moyne
2015 – Limestone
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