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Sixes has been described as a hybrid discipline of field and box lacrosse [3] [4] [5] as well as a different sport entirely. [6] [7] Lacrosse sixes was created in 2021 by World Lacrosse, the global governing body for lacrosse, in a bid to achieve lacrosse's participation in the Olympic Games. [8] It will make its Olympic debut in 2028. [9] [10]
The Women's Lacrosse League (WLL; sponsor name Maybelline Women's Lacrosse League) is a professional lacrosse sixes league owned and organized by the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL). It is the sole professional lacrosse league for women in the United States. The WLL commenced play in 2025, with four clubs competing.
The lacrosse sixes format is a version of lacrosse which aims to provide greater access to lacrosse by eliminating barriers of entry. This format is also designed to be more applicable for the modern olympic framework. [2] The Championship Series selected this format as part of its broader push to be included in the 2028 Olympics. [1]
The federation created a new variant of the sport called lacrosse sixes. [1] This prompted the organization of a Great Britain lacrosse sixes team for the lacrosse event of the 2022 World Games in Birmingham. They qualified on the basis of England traditional lacrosse team's finishing at the 2018 World Lacrosse Championship. [5]
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The lacrosse competition at the 2025 World Games will only consist of a women's tournament. [ 1 ] The games in 2025, like in 2022 will be played in the sixes format, with teams of six players per side, reduced field size, and shorter games as compared to the parent field lacrosse format, which was conducive to daily tournament play.
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The lacrosse competition at the 2017 World Games took place in Wroclaw, Poland from 27 to 30 July 2017. The sport debuted in the World Games for this edition. [1] Only a women's tournament was held under the traditional 10-a-side format. [2] Starting the next edition, the lacrosse sixes format was used. [3]