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2026 IIJL WORLD U18 LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP

Canada - Venue & City to be Announced Soon, August 23 - 27, 2026

The IIJL World U18 Lacrosse Championship (WU18LC) is the only international box lacrosse championship for players under eighteen years old (U18). Over the last ten (10) years the World U18s has become an annual marquee box lacrosse event and a proven development pathway for players looking to gain valuable junior experience. 

Event Info

The 2026 IIJL World U18 Lacrosse Championship is open to players born in 2009 and 2010—players who will be turning 17 or 16 years of age in 2026. Additionally, players born in 2008—players who will be turning 18 years of age in 2026 are eligible to play as "over-agers" under the direction of each individual program (CLL) competing. Players are selected to compete at the World U18s by attending Regional Combines and/or competing at the IIJL Commonwealth Cup. Players interested in competing on the world stage are encourages to attend a Regional Combine - find a location near you (click). 

Past World U18 Rosters

Countless Alumni who have competed for Canada at IIJL Events have gone on to win countless championships, including but not limited to the LC Minto, Mann, Founders, and Presidents Cups, as well as many being selected in the National Lacrosse League Draft.

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If you are interested in competing on the world stage please fill out the free Player Application form below.

Player Application

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2026 COMPETITION CALENDAR & BIRTH YEAR

  • 2026 IIJL COMMONWEALTH CUP
    FEBRUARY 23 — March 6, 2026 in Melbourne, VIC, Australia for male players born in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008
  • 2026 IIJL WORLD JUNIOR LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP 
    JUNE 28 — JULY 3, 2026 in Lethbridge, AB for male players born in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008
  • 2026 IIJL WOMEN'S WORLD JUNIOR LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP 
    JULY 2 — 5, 2026 in Lethbridge, AB for female players born in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008
  • 2026 IIJL NORTH AMERICAN CUP SERIES
    AUGUST 7 — 9, 2026 in Peterborough, ON, Canada for male players born in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 
  • 2026 IIJL WORLD U18 LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP
    AUGUST 23 — 27, 2026 in Canada for male players born in 2009 and 2010
  • 2026 IIJL WORLD U16 LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP
    AUGUST 25 — 29, 2026 in Canada for male players born in 2011 and 2012

*IMPORTANT* This phone number will be added to a Player Profile and should be the player's personal phone number, NOT a parent/guardian's phone number.

Please provide Parent information if inquiring about U18 or U16 teams.

Please provide Parent information if inquiring about U18 or U16 teams.

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Please list the team(s) that you are currently playing for, specifically your box lacrosse team(s) and experience. Also, please include any links to your games and/or highlights.

Submission of this Player Application form does not serve as a reservation nor guarantee a prospective player a spot at the requested Regional Combine, IIJL Championship or Event, nor does it serve as registration. Once a Player Application is submitted using this form CLL staff members will contact qualified prospective players with the appropriate Information Package and instructions. Qualified prospective players are encouraged to respond to staff immediately, then complete and submit the Information Package, which will secure a spot at the requested Regional Combine, IIJL Championship, or Event.

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