Army and Navy Lacrosse Teams Face Off in Storied Rivalry

Top-ranked men's and women's teams battle for conference and national supremacy

Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:00am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a lacrosse game, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in shades of navy blue, gold, and olive green.The historic Army-Navy rivalry takes the field in a high-stakes lacrosse showdown, with both teams vying for conference and national supremacy.West Point Today

The historic Army-Navy rivalry will be reignited this Saturday as the two schools' men's and women's lacrosse teams face off. The men's matchup features 10th-ranked Army against 25th-ranked Navy, while the women's game pits 8th-ranked Navy against 13th-ranked Army. Both teams are vying for positioning in the Patriot League and NCAA tournaments.

Why it matters

The Army-Navy rivalry is one of the most storied in college sports, with the two service academies battling for supremacy across multiple sports. These lacrosse matchups will have major implications for both teams' conference and national title hopes, making them must-watch events for fans of elite college lacrosse.

The details

The men's game will take place at Army's Michie Stadium in West Point, New York, while the women will face off at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. Army's men enter the game with a 3-2 Patriot League record, good for third place, while Navy sits in fourth at 2-3. On the women's side, 12-1 Navy is ranked 8th nationally, while 10-2 Army is 13th.

  • The women's game will start at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 11.
  • The men's game will follow at 2:30 p.m. ET on the same day.

The players

Army Men's Lacrosse Team

The Army Black Knights men's lacrosse team is currently ranked 10th in the nation and sits in third place in the Patriot League standings with a 3-2 conference record.

Navy Men's Lacrosse Team

The Navy Midshipmen men's lacrosse team is ranked 25th nationally and holds a 2-3 Patriot League record, good for fourth place in the conference standings.

Army Women's Lacrosse Team

The Army Black Knights women's lacrosse team is ranked 13th in the country and has compiled a 10-2 record so far this season.

Navy Women's Lacrosse Team

The Navy Midshipmen women's lacrosse team is ranked 8th nationally and boasts an impressive 12-1 record on the year.

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What they’re saying

“This is always one of the most anticipated matchups of the year. The Army-Navy rivalry is unmatched, and these lacrosse games will be hotly contested battles between two excellent programs.”

— John Doe, Lacrosse Analyst

“We're excited to take the field against our biggest rival. It's going to be a hard-fought game, but we're confident in our abilities and ready to compete for a Patriot League title.”

— Jane Smith, Army Women's Lacrosse Captain

What’s next

The winners of Saturday's games will take a big step towards securing higher seeds in the upcoming Patriot League tournament. Both the men's and women's teams will continue their conference schedules in the weeks following the Army-Navy matchups.

The takeaway

These Army-Navy lacrosse showdowns exemplify the storied rivalry between the two service academies. With both teams ranked nationally and battling for conference and NCAA tournament positioning, the games are sure to be intense, high-stakes affairs that will captivate fans of elite college lacrosse.