The San Diego Seals enter the 2026-27 National Lacrosse League season with a new home in Oceanside, an offensive addition in Brennan O'Neill and unfinished business after reaching last season's semifinals. San Diego went 8-10 before upsetting Colorado in overtime in the playoffs.
Head coach and general manager Patrick Merrill has also added first-round defender Aidan Maguire while retaining established contributors, including Zach Currier. The Seals will play home games at Frontwave Arena this season.
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What To Know About The San Diego Seals In 2026-27
- 2025-26 record: 8-10; seventh place; lost to Toronto in the semifinals.
- Head coach: Patrick Merrill.
- Season opener: Nov. 28, 2026, at Toronto Rock, 7 p.m. ET.
- Where to watch: FloLacrosse and the FloSports app.
How Did The San Diego Seals Finish The 2025-26 NLL Season?
San Diego finished 8-10 and seventh in the 14-team NLL standings, but made the most of its playoff opportunity.
The Seals defeated second-seeded Colorado 12-11 in overtime in the quarterfinals, then pushed eventual champion Toronto to three games in the semifinals. Toronto won the opener 14-12, San Diego answered with an 11-6 victory, and the Rock took the deciding game 14-8.
That run put San Diego among the league's final four despite a losing regular-season record. The next challenge is turning postseason promise into more consistent regular-season results.
Who Is The San Diego Seals Head Coach In 2026-27?
Patrick Merrill returns as San Diego's head coach and general manager. He leads the Seals into their first season playing home games at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside.
The club has also extended offensive coordinator Jordan Hall and defensive coordinator Cam Woods, maintaining continuity on the coaching staff while adding players to the roster.
What Are 3 San Diego Seals Roster Storylines To Watch In 2026-27?
1. Brennan O'Neill Brings Proven Scoring To San Diego
The Seals acquired Brennan O'Neill's rights through the dispersal process and signed him to a two-year agreement.
O'Neill recorded 125 points, including 56 goals, across two NLL seasons with Philadelphia. That career production gives San Diego a significant new offensive option after its semifinal run. The Seals also added Phil Caputo on a one-year agreement.
How Merrill incorporates O'Neill alongside the returning attack will be a central storyline this season.
2. First-Round Pick Aidan Maguire Adds Defensive Competition
San Diego selected Aidan Maguire 10th overall in the 2026 NLL entry draft and signed him to a three-year contract.
A left-handed defender from Duke, Maguire enters the organization as a first-round prospect rather than an established NLL starter. His addition gives the coaching staff another option to evaluate on defense, but his final roster status and playing role have not been confirmed.
3. Zach Currier And Returning Veterans Provide Continuity
San Diego placed the franchise tag on Zach Currier, the reigning NLL Transition Player of the Year, while retaining important attacking contributors.
Connor Robinson signed a one-year agreement, and Ben McIntosh agreed to a three-year deal. Those moves allow the Seals to add new players without rebuilding their entire returning group.
The combination of familiar names and offseason additions will be worth watching as San Diego tries to advance beyond the semifinals.
How To Watch The San Diego Seals In The 2026-27 NLL Season
Fans can watch San Diego Seals games during the 2026-27 National Lacrosse League season on FloLacrosse and the FloSports app.
Coverage includes the NLL regular season and playoffs, so fans can follow the Seals from their opener at Toronto through their first campaign at Frontwave Arena.
What Is The San Diego Seals 2026-27 NLL Schedule?
The Seals play 18 regular-season games, nine home and nine away. San Diego opens Nov. 28 at Toronto before hosting Oshawa in its Frontwave Arena home opener Dec. 19.
All times Eastern (ET).
- Nov. 28, 2026: San Diego Seals at Toronto Rock, 7 p.m. ET
- Dec. 19, 2026: Oshawa FireWolves at San Diego Seals, 10 p.m. ET
- Jan. 2, 2027: San Diego Seals at Saskatchewan Rush, 8 p.m. ET
- Jan. 9, 2027: Saskatchewan Rush at San Diego Seals, 10 p.m. ET
- Jan. 15, 2027: San Diego Seals at Colorado Mammoth, 9 p.m. ET
- Jan. 23, 2027: San Diego Seals at Buffalo Bandits, 7 p.m. ET
- Jan. 30, 2027: Calgary Roughnecks at San Diego Seals, 10 p.m. ET
- Feb. 6, 2027: San Diego Seals at Vancouver Warriors, 10 p.m. ET
- Feb. 20, 2027: Georgia Swarm at San Diego Seals, 10 p.m. ET
- Feb. 27, 2027: San Diego Seals at Rochester Knighthawks, 7 p.m. ET
- March 6, 2027: Buffalo Bandits at San Diego Seals, 10 p.m. ET
- March 13, 2027: Halifax Thunderbirds at San Diego Seals, 10 p.m. ET
- March 19, 2027: San Diego Seals at Georgia Swarm, 7:30 p.m. ET
- March 27, 2027: Colorado Mammoth at San Diego Seals, 10 p.m. ET
- April 2, 2027: San Diego Seals at Las Vegas Desert Dogs, 10:30 p.m. ET
- April 10, 2027: Las Vegas Desert Dogs at San Diego Seals, 10 p.m. ET
- April 17, 2027: San Diego Seals at Calgary Roughnecks, 9 p.m. ET
- April 25, 2027: Vancouver Warriors at San Diego Seals, 6 p.m. ET
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