The National Lacrosse League enters its 2026-27 season with 12 active teams, evenly divided between the United States and Canada. The NLL's 40th anniversary season brings professional box lacrosse to markets ranging from Buffalo and Denver to Calgary, Halifax and Vancouver.
Each franchise will play 18 regular-season games, including nine at home and nine on the road, beginning Nov. 27, 2026. The league features a single standings table, with the top eight teams advancing to the playoffs.
All 108 regular-season games, along with the NLL playoffs, will stream on FloLacrosse and the FloSports app through a new exclusive global streaming partnership. Here's a complete guide to the teams, cities, arenas and coaches for the upcoming season.
How Many NLL Teams Are There In 2026-27?
The National Lacrosse League has 12 active franchises in 2026-27, with six teams based in the United States and six in Canada.
The NLL uses a unified standings table rather than separate conferences or divisions. Each franchise plays an 18-game regular season, with nine home games and nine road games. Every team faces all 11 opponents at least once, with seven opponents appearing twice on its schedule.
The eight teams with the best records qualify for the postseason, which begins with single-elimination quarterfinal games.
Complete List Of NLL Teams In 2026-27
The 12 teams competing in the 2026-27 National Lacrosse League season are:
- Buffalo Bandits
- Calgary Roughnecks
- Colorado Mammoth
- Georgia Swarm
- Halifax Thunderbirds
- Las Vegas Desert Dogs
- Oshawa Firewolves
- Rochester Knighthawks
- San Diego Seals
- Saskatchewan Rush
- Toronto Rock
- Vancouver Warriors
The American teams are based in New York, Colorado, Georgia, Nevada and California, while the Canadian franchises represent Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
Every NLL Team, City And Home Arena In 2026-27
The following directory identifies each NLL franchise's home city, arena and head coach for the 2026-27 season.
Buffalo Bandits
- City: Buffalo, New York
- Home Arena: KeyBank Center
- Head Coach: John Tavares
Calgary Roughnecks
- City: Calgary, Alberta
- Home Arena: Scotiabank Saddledome
- Head Coach: Josh Sanderson
Colorado Mammoth
- City: Denver, Colorado
- Home Arena: Ball Arena
- Head Coach: Pat Coyle
Georgia Swarm
- City: Duluth, Georgia
- Home Arena: Gas South Arena
- Head Coach: Ed Comeau
Halifax Thunderbirds
- City: Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Home Arena: Scotiabank Centre
- Head Coach: Mike Accursi
Las Vegas Desert Dogs
- City: Henderson, Nevada
- Home Arena: Lee's Family Forum
- Head Coach: Shawn Williams
Oshawa FireWolves
- City: Oshawa, Ontario
- Home Arena: Tribute Communities Centre
- Head Coach: Glenn Clark
Rochester Knighthawks
- City: Rochester, New York
- Home Arena: Blue Cross Arena
- Head Coach: Randy Mearns
San Diego Seals
- City: Oceanside, California
- Home Arena: Frontwave Arena
- Head Coach: Patrick Merrill
Saskatchewan Rush
- City: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Home Arena: SaskTel Centre
- Head Coach: Jimmy Quinlan
Toronto Rock
- City: Hamilton, Ontario
- Home Arena: TD Coliseum
- Head Coach: Matt Sawyer
Vancouver Warriors
- City: Vancouver, British Columbia
- Home Arena: Rogers Arena
- Head Coach: Curt Malawsky
Meet All 12 NLL Teams In 2026-27
Buffalo Bandits: City, Arena And Team Facts
The Buffalo Bandits play their home games at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, under head coach John Tavares.
The franchise began NLL play in 1992, making it one of the longest-established teams in the current league. Buffalo also is one of the NLL's prominent championship organizations, with seven titles in the league's historical records.
The Bandits open their 2026-27 home schedule against the Georgia Swarm on Nov. 28, one day after the NLL regular season begins.
Calgary Roughnecks: City, Arena And Team Facts
The Calgary Roughnecks represent Calgary, Alberta, and play their home games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Josh Sanderson is the team's head coach for the 2026-27 season.
The Roughnecks began NLL play in 2002 and are one of six Canadian franchises competing this season. Calgary will play 18 regular-season games as part of the league's unified standings format. The Roughnecks' schedule includes a Dec. 4 road game against the Halifax Thunderbirds.
Colorado Mammoth: City, Arena And Team Facts
The Colorado Mammoth play at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, with Pat Coyle serving as head coach.
The franchise began NLL play in 2003 and represents the Denver metropolitan market under the Colorado name.
Colorado finished the 2025-26 regular season with a 12-6 record, placing it among the league's leading teams.
The Mammoth enter the 2026-27 season as one of six American franchises competing for eight available postseason positions.
Georgia Swarm: City, Arena And Team Facts
The Georgia Swarm represent the Atlanta-area market but play their home games at Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia.
Ed Comeau is the team's head coach.
The franchise began playing under its current Georgia identity in 2015, according to the season research.
Georgia finished the 2025-26 regular season with a 12-6 record, matching Colorado and Saskatchewan.
The Swarm begin the 2026-27 season with a road game against the Buffalo Bandits on Nov. 28.
Halifax Thunderbirds: City, Arena And Team Facts
The Halifax Thunderbirds play their home games at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Mike Accursi serves as head coach for the 2026-27 season.
The franchise began playing in Halifax in 2019 and gives the NLL a presence in Atlantic Canada.
Halifax is one of six Canadian franchises in the league's 12-team field.
The Thunderbirds open their 2026-27 season on Nov. 28 with a road game against the Rochester Knighthawks before hosting Calgary on Dec. 4.
Las Vegas Desert Dogs: City, Arena And Team Facts
The Las Vegas Desert Dogs represent the Las Vegas market but play their home games at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, Nevada.
Shawn Williams is the team's head coach.
The franchise began NLL play in 2022, making it one of the newer teams in the league.
Las Vegas is one of six American franchises competing during the 2026-27 season.
Like every NLL team, the Desert Dogs will play nine home games and nine road games during the 18-game regular season.
Oshawa FireWolves: City, Arena And Team Facts
The Oshawa FireWolves play at Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa, Ontario, under head coach Glenn Clark.
The franchise began playing under its Oshawa identity in 2025, making the 2026-27 campaign its second season in the market.
The FireWolves are one of three Ontario-based teams in the NLL, joining the Toronto Rock and the Rochester-area league's other Canadian neighbors across the border.
Oshawa also hosts the first game of the NLL's 40th anniversary season, welcoming the Saskatchewan Rush on Nov. 27.
Rochester Knighthawks: City, Arena And Team Facts
The Rochester Knighthawks play at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York.
Randy Mearns is the team's head coach for the 2026-27 season.
The current Rochester franchise began NLL play in 2019, distinct from the earlier Knighthawks franchise that previously competed in the city.
Rochester held the No. 1 overall selection in the 2026 NLL Entry Draft and used it to select Syracuse forward Finn Thomson.
The Knighthawks open their regular season Nov. 28 against the Halifax Thunderbirds.
San Diego Seals: City, Arena And Team Facts
The San Diego Seals represent the San Diego market but play their home games at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California.
Patrick Merrill serves as head coach.
The franchise began NLL play in 2018 and is one of two current league teams based in the western United States alongside the Las Vegas Desert Dogs, with Colorado also representing the western half of the country.
San Diego selected transition player Dante Bowen with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NLL Entry Draft.
The Seals conclude their regular-season schedule April 25 against Vancouver.
Saskatchewan Rush: City, Arena And Team Facts
The Saskatchewan Rush play their home games at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Jimmy Quinlan is the team's head coach for the 2026-27 season.
The franchise began playing under its Saskatchewan identity in 2015.
The Rush finished the 2025-26 regular season with a 12-6 record, matching Colorado and Georgia.
Saskatchewan also has the distinction of playing in the first game of the NLL's 40th anniversary season, visiting the Oshawa FireWolves on Nov. 27.
Toronto Rock: City, Arena And Team Facts
The Toronto Rock represent the Toronto market but play their home games at TD Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario.
Matt Sawyer serves as head coach for the 2026-27 season.
The franchise began NLL play in 1999 and is among the league's established championship organizations, with seven titles in the historical records.
Toronto finished the 2025-26 regular season with an 11-7 record.
The Rock begin their 2026-27 schedule Nov. 28 at home against the San Diego Seals.
Vancouver Warriors: City, Arena And Team Facts
The Vancouver Warriors play at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Curt Malawsky is the team's head coach for the 2026-27 season.
The franchise began playing under its current Vancouver identity in 2013, according to the research.
Vancouver finished the 2025-26 regular season with a 13-5 record, the strongest mark listed in the season's final standings.
The Warriors conclude their 2026-27 regular season April 25 with a road game against the San Diego Seals.
How To Watch Every NLL Team In 2026-27
All 12 National Lacrosse League teams will be available to watch on FloLacrosse during the 2026-27 season.
FloSports and the NLL announced an exclusive multiyear global streaming partnership covering the league's complete regular season, postseason and marquee events.
FloLacrosse officially launches Nov. 5, 2026, ahead of the NLL's Nov. 27 season opener.
Fans can stream NLL games through FloLacrosse and the FloSports app.
The NLL Saturday Showcase regular-season game of the week and the 2027 NLL Finals also will receive additional distribution through the FloSports Channel, available on platforms including Prime Video, YouTube and LG Channels.
NLL Teams FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Teams Are In The NLL In 2026-27?
The National Lacrosse League has 12 active franchises competing during the 2026-27 season. Six teams are based in the United States and six in Canada. Each team plays 18 regular-season games.
How Many NLL Teams Are Based In Canada?
Six NLL teams are based in Canada: the Calgary Roughnecks, Halifax Thunderbirds, Oshawa FireWolves, Saskatchewan Rush, Toronto Rock and Vancouver Warriors. The teams represent five Canadian provinces, with Ontario hosting two franchises.
How Many NLL Teams Are Based In The United States?
Six NLL franchises are based in the United States: the Buffalo Bandits, Colorado Mammoth, Georgia Swarm, Las Vegas Desert Dogs, Rochester Knighthawks and San Diego Seals. The teams represent five states, with New York hosting two franchises.
Does The NLL Have Conferences Or Divisions?
No. The NLL uses a unified standings table for the 2026-27 season. All 12 teams compete in one leaguewide standings system, and the top eight teams qualify for the postseason.
Where Can I Watch NLL Teams In 2026-27?
Fans can watch all 12 NLL teams on FloLacrosse and the FloSports app beginning with the 2026-27 season. The new exclusive global streaming partnership covers the complete regular season, postseason and marquee league events.