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Olympic City USA' to host 2027 World Lacrosse Sixes Championships

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:36 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Olympic City USA' to host 2027 World Lacrosse Sixes Championships
Summary

The World Lacrosse Sixes Championships will take place in Colorado Springs in October 2027. This event serves as the primary qualifier for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, marking lacrosse's return as an Olympic sport after over a century. The U.S. women's team is currently ranked No. 1, while the men's team is No. 2. Both teams will compete for Olympic spots, with the host nation guaranteed entries. The tournament will also determine additional teams for the Olympic events.

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  • •Championships will take place in October 2027.
  • •Event is the main qualifier for the 2028 Olympics.
  • •U.S. women's team ranked No. 1 globally.
  • •Men's team ranked No. 2, behind Canada.
  • •Host nation automatically qualifies for Olympic events.
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  • 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — 'Olympic City USA' to host first World Lacrosse Sixes Championships before 2028 Olympic debut
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The World Lacrosse Sixes Championships are the primary qualifier for the 2028 Olympics.

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