Marist Lacrosse Schedule Hints At A Demanding Season Ahead
- 01. Marist Lacrosse Schedule 2026: Complete Game Dates and Key Matchups
- 02. Men's Lacrosse 2026 Regular Season Schedule
- 03. Men's Key Matchups to Watch Closely
- 04. Women's Lacrosse 2026 Regular Season Schedule
- 05. 2026 MAAC Lacrosse Championship Details
- 06. Championship Format Breakdown
- 07. Why This Schedule Matters for Marist Athletics
Marist Lacrosse Schedule 2026: Complete Game Dates and Key Matchups
The Marist lacrosse schedule for 2026 features 13 men's games and 16 women's games, with the men opening against Mercer on February 7 at 1 PM and the women starting at Binghamton on February 8 at 12 PM, both teams playing their home opener at Tenney Stadium in Poughkeepsie, NY in late February.
Men's Lacrosse 2026 Regular Season Schedule
The Marist Red Foxes men's program will compete in 13 regular-season games, with five home contests at Tenney Stadium and eight road games throughout the spring season.
| Date | Day | Time | Opponent | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7 | Sat | 1 PM | at Mercer | Macon, GA | History |
| Feb 17 | Tue | 4 PM | at Yale | New Haven, CT | History |
| Feb 21 | Sat | 12 PM | at Binghamton | Vestal, NY | History |
| Feb 28 | Sat | 12 PM | vs Air Force | Poughkeepsie, NY | Tenney Stadium |
| Mar 7 | Sat | 12 PM | vs Mount St. Mary's | Poughkeepsie, NY | Tenney Stadium |
| Mar 14 | Sat | 1 PM | at Merrimack | North Andover, MA | History |
| Mar 21 | Sat | TBD | vs Iona | Poughkeepsie, NY | Tenney Stadium |
| Mar 25 | Wed | TBD | vs Siena | Poughkeepsie, NY | Tenney Stadium |
| Mar 28 | Sat | TBD | at Quinnipiac | Hamden, CT | History |
| Apr 4 | Sat | TBD | at Stony Brook | Stony Brook, NY | History |
| Apr 11 | Sat | TBD | at Manhattan | Bronx, NY | History |
| Apr 18 | Sat | TBD | vs Sacred Heart | Poughkeepsie, NY | Tenney Stadium |
| Apr 22 | Wed | TBD | at Canisius | Buffalo, NY | History |
Men's Key Matchups to Watch Closely
- Feb 28 vs Air Force - Home opener at Tenney Stadium marks the Red Foxes' first home game
- Mar 7 vs Mount St. Mary's - MAAC conference opener with playoff implications
- Mar 21 vs Iona - Rivalry game within the MAAC conference
- Apr 18 vs Sacred Heart - Regular season home finale before championship play
Women's Lacrosse 2026 Regular Season Schedule
The Marist women's program kicks off with a three-game road stretch before returning home for their home opener against Hofstra on February 25, playing 16 total games including MAAC conference play.
- Feb 8 @ Binghamton - 12 PM (All-time series: 13-5 Marist)
- Feb 10 @ Army West Point
- Feb 21 @ University of Vermont
- Feb 25 vs Hofstra - Home opener
- Feb 28 vs Columbia - 9th meeting between programs
- Mar 7 vs TBD - Opponent to be determined
- Mar 13 @ UC Davis - West Coast road game
- Mar 16 @ Cal Berkeley - concludes non-conference
- Mar 21 vs Rider - MAAC opener at Tenney Stadium
- Mar 25 @ Mount St. Mary's
- Mar 25 vs Iona - 21st all-time matchup
- Apr 1 @ Merrimack - seeking 4th straight win
- Apr 4 @ Canisius - 35th meeting (series tied 17-17)
- Apr 8 vs Siena - home game
- Apr 11 vs Niagara University - home game
- Apr 18 @ Fairfield - season finale
2026 MAAC Lacrosse Championship Details
The MAAC Championship features a six-team, single-elimination format running from April 27 through May 3, 2026, with the first round hosted by the #3 and #4 seeds, while semifinals and championship hosted by the top overall seed.
Championship Format Breakdown
| Round | Dates | Host |
|---|---|---|
| First Round | April 27-28 | #3 and #4 seeds |
| Semifinals | May 1-2 | Top overall seed |
| Championship | May 3 | Top overall seed |
Why This Schedule Matters for Marist Athletics
The 2026 schedule reflects the program's competitive rigor with challenging non-conference opponents like Yale, Air Force, and Cal Berkeley, alongside critical MAAC conference games that determine championship eligibility.
For families and students following Marist athletics, this schedule demonstrates the educational mission through student-athlete balancing of academic excellence with elite competition, aligning with Marist values of holistic development across Brazil and Latin America's educational communities.
Expert answers to Marist Lacrosse Schedule Hints At A Demanding Season Ahead queries
What time does the Marist men's lacrosse home opener start?
The Marist men's home opener is against Air Force on Saturday, February 28 at 12 PM at Tenney Stadium in Poughkeepsie, NY.
When does Marist women's lacrosse play their first game?
The women open their 2026 season at Binghamton University on Sunday, February 8 at 12 PM, looking to end a four-game skid against the Bearcats where they lead the all-time series 13-5.
How many games will Marist men's lacrosse play in 2026?
The men's program will play 13 regular-season games with five at home and eight on the road, plus potential MAAC Championship games.
Where are Marist lacrosse home games played?
All home games for both men's and women's lacrosse are played at Tenney Stadium at Leonidoff Field in Poughkeepsie, NY.
When is the MAAC lacrosse championship in 2026?
The 2026 MAAC Men's Lacrosse Championship is a six-team, single-elimination tournament taking place from April 27 through May 3, 2026.
