SPARKS, Md. – The Pan-American Men’s Lacrosse Championship will be hosted by the Jamaica Lacrosse Association in Kingston, Jamaica at the historic campus of the Mico University College and Stadium East from August 16-23, 2026. The championship will serve as a continental qualifier for the 2027 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship, which will be held in Japan.
This marks the first time World Lacrosse has required all men’s teams to compete in a continental qualifier for the world championship and will be the first time that the U.S. men’s national team will compete in an event under the Pan American Lacrosse Association umbrella. A total of 12 teams are expected to compete with the top five earning bids for the 16-team men’s world championship in Japan in 2027.
“On behalf of the Pan-American Lacrosse Association Board of Directors, we are thrilled to invite our member nations to participate in the Pan-American Men’s Lacrosse Championship, hosted by the Jamaica Lacrosse Association in Kingston,” said Ann Kitt-Carpenetti, president of PALA. “Following their outstanding hosting of the 2023 PALA Sixes Cup, we are confident that Jamaica Lacrosse will once again deliver a world-class lacrosse experience, providing an exceptional environment for athletes, officials and fans. This event represents an important milestone on the road to the 2027 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship and will showcase the incredible growth and talent of men’s lacrosse athletes across the Pan-American region.”
“We are honored that Jamaica has once again been selected to host a major Pan-American lacrosse event, welcoming the continent’s top national teams to Kingston for the 2026 Pan-American Men’s Lacrosse Championship,” said Calbert Hutchinson, Jamaica Lacrosse Association president. “This is an incredible opportunity not only for our athletes and fans, but for the continued growth of lacrosse across the Caribbean and the Americas. Hosting this qualifier reinforces Jamaica’s position as a leader in regional lacrosse development and provides a powerful platform to showcase our nation’s hospitality, culture, and passion for sport. We are proud to partner with the Pan-American Lacrosse Association and World Lacrosse in creating a world-class experience for every team, official, and spectator who joins us on the island.”
The Pan-American Men’s Lacrosse Championship will mark the competitive debut for the U.S. men’s program under head coach Seth Tierney. Tierney was an assistant coach for the 2018 and 2023 U.S. men’s teams that won world championships and was named as the head coach for the program in 2024. The U.S. men had their first training camp under Tierney this past October and will hold a camp in June ahead of the Pan-American Men’s Lacrosse Championship.
Tierney is the head coach at Hofstra and is assisted on the U.S. team by Bobby Benson (head coach, Providence), Charley Toomey (head coach, Loyola) and Kevin Warne (head coach, Georgetown).
The U.S. Men’s National Team trains and plays using best-in-class products from Capelli Sport (apparel) and game-changing, high-performance equipment from STX.
In addition to these partners, CWENCH Hydration, Halpern Travel, MedStar Health and NCSI are official sponsors of the U.S. National Team Program. Athletic Republic and GoLiveSports are supporting partners.
Funding for the national teams also comes from generous donors to the USA Lacrosse Foundation. Help support the team.
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