Arizona State lacrosse game vs. Florida rescheduled due to bees

The Sun Devils and Gators will instead face off on Sunday after a swarm of bees stung several people during ASU's Big 12 opener.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:37am

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A women's lacrosse game between Arizona State and Florida was postponed by one day after a swarm of bees disrupted the match in Tempe, Arizona. Several people were stung and treated by emergency personnel, leading officials to delay the game initially before rescheduling it for the following day.

Why it matters

This was a significant matchup in Big 12 lacrosse play, with Florida ranked 12th nationally and tied for 5th in the IWLCA poll, while Arizona State was looking to avenge their loss to the Gators in last year's Big 12 championship.

The details

The game, which was set to kick off Big 12 lacrosse play, was delayed about an hour and a half after the start due to 'bee swarms at the stadium.' Officials initially tried to delay the game until Saturday evening before postponing it to Sunday at 10 a.m. MT. Tickets from Saturday's game will be honored for the rescheduled match.

  • The game was originally scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2026.
  • The game was delayed about an hour and a half after the start on Saturday.
  • The game was rescheduled to be played on Sunday, March 30, 2026 at 10 a.m. MT.

The players

Arizona State Sun Devils

The women's lacrosse team from Arizona State University, competing in the Big 12 conference.

Florida Gators

The women's lacrosse team from the University of Florida, competing in the Big 12 conference rather than the SEC.

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What they’re saying

“'Due to bees our game has been DELAYED'”

— Arizona State University, Social media post

What’s next

The rescheduled game between Arizona State and Florida will take place on Sunday, March 30, 2026 at 10 a.m. MT.

The takeaway

This unexpected bee swarm disruption highlights the unpredictable nature of outdoor sporting events and the need for contingency plans, as well as the potential risks to player and fan safety when wildlife intrudes on the playing field.