Ohio State Announces 2026 Men's Lacrosse Schedule

The Buckeyes look to build on recent success in the growing sport.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:06am

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A cubist-style painting depicting the chaotic action of a men's lacrosse game, with players and the ball fragmented into overlapping geometric shapes and planes of color.Ohio State's 2026 men's lacrosse schedule features a challenging slate of regional and national opponents as the Buckeyes look to build on their recent success in the rapidly growing sport.Columbus Today

Ohio State University has released its 2026 men's lacrosse schedule, featuring a mix of regional rivals and national powerhouses. The Buckeyes, who have emerged as a force in the sport in recent years, will look to continue their upward trajectory with a challenging slate of games.

Why it matters

Lacrosse is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, and Ohio State's program has become increasingly competitive. The 2026 schedule showcases the Buckeyes' ambition to compete at the highest level and cement their status as a lacrosse contender in the Midwest and beyond.

The details

Ohio State's 2026 men's lacrosse schedule includes matchups against traditional powers like Notre Dame, Denver, and Maryland, as well as regional foes like Detroit Mercy, Cleveland State, and Michigan. The Buckeyes will look to build on their recent success, which has included several ranked wins and close losses against top-tier opponents.

  • The season opens on February 1 with a home game against Detroit Mercy.
  • The regular season concludes on April 17 with a home game against Michigan.

The players

Ohio State University

The public research university located in Columbus, Ohio, which fields a highly competitive men's lacrosse team.

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What they’re saying

“Lacrosse is becoming more and more popular in the state of Ohio, and a sport that the Buckeyes are starting to become a menace in.”

— Phil Harrison, Author

What’s next

Fans will be eager to see if the Buckeyes can build on their recent success and make a deep postseason run in 2026.

The takeaway

Ohio State's 2026 men's lacrosse schedule showcases the program's ambition to compete at the highest level in a rapidly growing sport. The Buckeyes' mix of regional rivals and national powers will provide a stern test, but also an opportunity to solidify their status as a lacrosse powerhouse in the Midwest.