High Point Announces 2026 Men's Lacrosse Schedule, Key Matches Revealed

High Point University released the Panthers' 2026 men's lacrosse schedule on November 14, 2025, unveiling 14 contests including two preseason scrimmages, five home games, and nine road matchups. The team will open practice games at home on January 17 against Lenoir Rhyne and travel to Duke for a second scrimmage on January 24 before beginning the regular season on January 31 at Navy.

Nonconference home highlights include a February 7 game against VMI and a March 3 date with Virginia, while challenging road tests feature North Carolina on February 13, Ohio State on February 21, and a trip to Cornell on April 13. Cornell entered the 2026 schedule as the 2025 national champion, adding particular national attention to that late season matchup. Atlantic 10 conference play will begin at home on March 14 against UMass, with additional conference opponents including Delaware, Saint Josephs, Saint Bonaventure, and Richmond. The Panthers are scheduled to host Richmond on April 24.

The Atlantic 10 championship is slated for semifinals on April 30 and the final on May 2 in Richmond, with the conference and postseason timing presenting a concentrated late season stretch. The university athletics site lists start times, venue details, and logistical information for ticketing and parking, and local supporters are directed to highpointpanthers.com for the full game by game listing and event details.

For Guilford County residents the schedule has several immediate implications. Five home dates provide opportunities for local attendance that can boost concession and hospitality revenue on game days, while the concentration of marquee opponents may increase demand for tickets and campus parking. The travel heavy balance of nine road games will test the program logistically and financially, affecting team travel planning and alumni engagement on the road.

The slate also carries recruiting and exposure significance. Matches against nationally recognized programs and the defending national champion provide competitive benchmarks and broader media interest that can raise the program profile. Fans and season ticket holders should mark key dates early as ticket and parking details are now available on the university athletics website.