2026 World Lacrosse Women's Championship: Tokyo's Premier 16-Team Battle for Global Glory (Jul 24-Aug 2)

Full Guide to USA, Canada, England & Japan's Elite Matches at Oi Stadium, Tickets, Schedule & Historic Venues

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Oi Hockey Stadium – Main venue for 2026 World Lacrosse Women's Championship pool play
2026 World Lacrosse Women's Championship: Tokyo Hosts 16 Nations
July 24–Aug 2 | Oi Hockey Stadium & Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium | Full Schedule & Highlights
🏆 Tokyo Welcomes the World's Best Women's Lacrosse Teams
The 12th World Lacrosse Women's Championship returns to Japan for the first time since 1997. From July 24 to August 2, 2026, 16 elite national teams compete in Tokyo under the theme "Lacrosse Makes Friends" – celebrating the sport's 40th anniversary in Japan.
📅 Tournament Format & Venues
Key Phases
  • Pool Play (Jul 24–31): Oi Hockey Stadium (Tokyo 2020 legacy venue)
  • Semifinals & Finals (Aug 1–2): Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium
New 16-team format with continental qualifiers. Division II held separately.
Oi Hockey Stadium field during international competition
🌍 Qualified Teams (16 Nations)
Top Contenders & Rising Stars
  • Defending Champions: USA
  • Powerhouses: Canada, Australia, England
  • Hosts: Japan (automatic qualifier, top-5 ranked)
  • Others: Haudenosaunee, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Philippines, Chinese Taipei, Israel, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Germany, Czech Republic + more
Intense women's lacrosse action – player scoring
🎟️ Tickets & Fan Info
Expected Prices: ¥2,000–¥6,000 per match
Sales via Japan Lacrosse Association & official partners (opening 2026)
World Lacrosse Official Updates
Prime location for tourism – combine with summer Tokyo sights. English broadcasts expected.
⭐ Why This Event Matters
- Global rivalries on Olympic-legacy fields
- Prelude to lacrosse's 2028 LA Olympic debut
- Rising women's game with faster, more athletic play
- Cultural celebration in lacrosse's growing Asian hub
📅 Updated: December 31, 2025 | World Lacrosse Women's Championship Tokyo Guide

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