2018-2019 National Lacrosse League Schedule Released

Philadelphia, September 6, 2018 – The National Lacrosse League (NLL), the largest men’s indoor professional league, has released the schedule for the upcoming 2018-2019 regular season.

The 33^rd season of the NLL will begin with the league’s annual Face Off Weekend, which on Saturday December 1^st will see the defending NLL Champion Saskatchewan Rush travel to the Infinite Energy Arena to meet the Georgia Swarm at 7:05p.m. ET, followed by the Buffalo Bandits hosting the Toronto Rock at the KeyBank Center for a 7:30p.m. ET face off. Week 1 will conclude with the Colorado Mammoth welcoming their West Division rival Calgary Roughnecks at 9:00p.m. ET.

The following Saturday, December 8, the Rochester Knighthawks and Saskatchewan Rush will each play their home openers at 8:00p.m. ET and 8:30p.m. ET, respectively. Additionally, the San Diego Seals will host the Buffalo Bandits for their inaugural match at the Valley View Casino Center at 10:00p.m. ET, while the soon to be rebranded Vancouver team plays host to the Toronto Rock, welcoming a new era of lacrosse to the city.

In Week 3, the Philadelphia Wings will face off for their inaugural game at 1:00p.m. ET as they welcome the Buffalo Bandits to the Wells Fargo Center. The Georgia Swarm and Calgary Roughnecks will also play at home Saturday evening at 7:05p.m. ET and 9:00p.m. ET, respectively.

With another action-packed season ahead, the schedule release begins the countdown to play for both fans and the league.

“The release of the regular season schedule is something we look forward to every year. This season is a special one, as it marks the beginning of our 33^rd year and a new era of expansion,” said NLL Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz. “With the addition of franchises in San Diego and Philadelphia, and rolling out our new broadcast partnership with Turner Sports and B/R Live, we are thrilled to continue to bring the best indoor lacrosse in the world to fans across North America.”

The 2018-2019 season will be the inaugural season for the San Diego Seals and Philadelphia Wings. The league’s 10^th and 11^th franchises are set to compete with players from both the Expansion Draft, which took place on July 16, and Entry Draft, which will occur on Tuesday, September 25, where they will have the first and second overall selections, respectively.  “This is a very exciting time for the Seals, the league and the fans,” said Seals General Manager and Head Coach, Patrick Merrill. “Our first season will definitely be unforgettable, and we can’t wait for the fans in San Diego to see the best lacrosse players in the world.”

While both Philadelphia and San Diego will be looking make their marks in their first season of play, the Saskatchewan Rush will be looking to repeat as champions and win their fourth title in five years under the leadership of Head Coach, Derek Keenan. With reigning Most Valuable Player, Mark Matthews and fellow All-Pro First Team forward, Robert Church, the Rush will have the NLL Cup in sight. “We are champing at the bit to get started again,” Rush Head Coach, Derek Keenan said. “Our home opener on December 8 will be a special night for the Rush and our amazing fans.”

The 33^rd season is set to be another exciting year of hard hitting action and growth for the National Lacrosse League. Season tickets and single game tickets for all teams and games can be found at NLL.com/tickets.

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About the National Lacrosse League

The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is North America’s premier professional indoor lacrosse league. Founded in 1986, the NLL ranks third in average attendance for pro indoor sports worldwide, behind only the NHL and NBA. The League is comprised of 11 franchises across the United States and Canada: Buffalo Bandits, Calgary Roughnecks, Colorado Mammoth, Georgia Swarm, New England Black Wolves, Philadelphia Wings, Rochester Knighthawks, San Diego Seals, Saskatchewan Rush, Toronto Rock and Vancouver ‘18. The 2018-19 NLL season, commemorating the League’s 33^rd year, will begin December 1^st for #FaceOffWknd. For more information, visit NLL.com and find the NLL on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.