ESPN+ Locks Up PLL & WLL Rights in New Multi-Year Agreement


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Lacrosse fans will want to have an ESPN+ subscription as the platform will be the home of the Premier Lacrosse League and Maybelline Women’s Lacrosse League games for the next five years. ESPN and the leagues reached a new media rights agreement that will make ESPN platforms the home of all PLL games, including regular season, all-star, playoff, and championship contests, as well as WLL games and each league’s future drafts.

As part of the new agreement, ESPN made a minor investment in the PLL as the media giant sees potential significant growth in the league.

“This partnership marks a historic moment for the PLL and WLL. ESPN’s renewed commitment, along with their investment, speaks volumes about the future of lacrosse,” said PLL Co-Founder and President, Paul Rabil. “Together, we’re not only bringing the best in professional lacrosse to more fans, more often, but we’re building a model for how modern sports leagues can grow – with equity, innovation, and access at the center.”

“This renewed partnership with ESPN is a major milestone for the continued rise of both the PLL and WLL,” said Mike Rabil, Co-Founder and CEO of the Premier Lacrosse League. “It underscores the momentum behind both our men’s and women’s leagues and the demand from a growing, passionate fanbase — unlocking new opportunities for our players, partners, and fans alike.”

As ESPN gears up for the launch of its new direct-to-consumer service later this year, securing the PLL and WLL media rights gives the platform a steady inventory of content. The app will bring all of ESPN’s networks and the sports that air on them all to one place. In addition to ESPN+, select lacrosse matches from each league will air across ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2.

Rosalyn Durant, Executive Vice President, ESPN Programming & Acquisitions, said: “We’re thrilled to continue our relationship with the Premier Lacrosse League and expand our commitment to the ascendant sport by bringing the recently launched Women’s Lacrosse League to ESPN. This renewal reflects our dedication to showcasing the best in lacrosse, growing the game across all levels, and delivering world-class competition to fans year-round.”

As the PLL season heats up, all matches are currently streaming live on ESPN+. For $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year, ESPN+ gives you access to thousands of hours of live sports, including the MLB, UFC, PGA Tour, NHL, NFL, exclusive content, studio shows, award-winning documentaries, and much more.

2025 PLL Broadcast Schedule

Stream every PLL match live on ESPN+.

DateTime (ET)CityMatchupPlatform
Fri., May 306 p.m. Albany, N.Y.Carolina Chaos vs. New York Atlas ESPN+, Disney+
8:30 p.m.California Redwoods vs. Denver OutlawsESPN+, Disney+
Sat, May 311 p.m.Maryland Whipsnakes vs. Utah ArchersABC, ESPN+
7 p.m.Boston Cannons vs. New York AtlasESPN+
Fri. June 66 p.m.Charlotte, N.C. Denver Outlaws vs. Carolina ChaosESPN+
8:30 p.m.Philadelphia Waterdogs vs. Maryland WhipsnakesESPN+
Sat, June 71 p.m.Utah Archers vs. Boston CannonsABC, ESPN+
7 p.m.California Redwoods vs. Carolina ChaosESPN+
Fri, June 136 p.m.PhiladelphiaBoston Cannons vs. Philadelphia WaterdogsESPN+
8:30 p.m.California Redwoods vs. Utah ArchersESPN+
Sat,June 141 p.m.New York Atlas vs. Maryland WhipsnakesABC, ESPN+
7 p.m.Maryland Whipsnakes vs. Philadelphia WaterdogsESPN+
Sat, June 214 p.m.BaltimoreNew York Atlas vs. Philadelphia WaterdogsESPN, ESPN+
7 p.m.Boston Cannons vs. Maryland WhipsnakesESPN2, ESPN+
Sun, June 22NoonUtah Archers vs. Denver OutlawsABC, ESPN+
2:30 p.m.Carolina Chaos vs. Maryland WhipsnakesESPN+
Fri, June 279 p.m.San DiegoDenver Outlaws vs. California RedwoodsESPN+
11:30 p.m.Utah Archers vs. New York AtlasESPN+
Sat, June 286 p.m.Philadelphia Waterdogs vs. California RedwoodsESPN, ESPN+
8:30 p.m.Boston Cannons vs. Carolina ChaosESPN+
Sat, July 51 p.m.Kansas City, M.O.2025 Premier Lacrosse League All-Star Game East vs. WestESPN, ESPN+
Fri, July 117 p.m.Evanston, Ill.New York Atlas vs. Boston CannonsESPN2, ESPN+
9:30 p.m.Utah Archers vs. Philadelphia WaterdogsESPN+
Sat, July 127 p.m.Carolina Chaos vs. California RedwoodsESPN+
9:30 p.m.Denver Outlaws vs. Maryland WhipsnakesESPN+
Fri, July 186:30 p.m.Fairfield, Conn.New York Atlas vs. California RedwoodsESPN+
9 p.m.Utah Archers vs. Carolina ChaosESPN2,ESPN+
Sat, July 193 p.m.Boston Cannons vs. Denver OutlawsABC, ESPN+
8 p.m.Maryland Whipsnakes vs. Philadelphia WaterdogsESPN+
Fri, July 258 p.m.Herriman, UtahCalifornia Redwoods vs. Utah ArchersESPN+
10:30 p.m.Maryland Whipsnakes vs. New York AtlasESPN+
Sat, July 266:30 p.m.Philadelphia Waterdogs vs. Carolina ChaosESPN+
9 p.m.Denver Outlaws vs. Utah ArchersESPN2, ESPN+
Fri, Aug. 18 p.m.DenverCarolina Chaos vs. Denver OutlawsESPN+
10:30 p.m.Philadelphia Waterdogs vs. Boston CannonsESPN+
Sat, Aug. 21 p.mMaryland Whipsnakes vs. California RedwoodsABC, ESPN+
8 p.m.New York Atlas vs. Denver OutlawsESPN+
Fri, Aug. 86:30 p.m.BostonCalifornia Redwoods vs. Boston CannonsESPN+
9 p.m.Carolina Chaos vs. Utah ArchersESPN2, ESPN+
Sat, Aug. 91 p.m.Philadelphia Waterdogs vs. New York AtlasABC, ESPN+
7 p.m.Maryland Whipsnakes vs. Boston CannonsESPN+
Sat, Aug. 236 p.m.MinneapolisPLL Playoffs Quarterfinals #1ESPN+
8:30 p.m.PLL Playoffs Quarterfinal #2ESPN+
Mon, Sept.14 p.m.Chester, Pa.PLL Playoffs Semifinal #1ESPN2, ESPN+
6:30 p.m.PLL Playoffs Semifinal # 2ESPN+
Sun, Sept. 1412:30 p.m.Harrison, N.J.PLL ChampionshipABC, ESPN+

*Subject to change

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