Event - World Junior Lacrosse Championship

2026 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship — JUNE 28 - JULY 3, 2026

BROOKS, ALBERTA HOSTS THE 2026 IIJL WORLD JUNIOR LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP — From June 28 to July 3, next generation of elite players from 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🪶 Haudenosaunee, 🇵🇱 Poland, and the 🇺🇸 United States, will battle for international gold at Centennial Regional Arena in six days of fast-paced, hard-hitting lacrosse action. 

ATTENDING THE CHAMPIONSHIP — Tickets are expected to be in high demand, particularly for Canada and Medal Games. Choose from Single Game Tickets (click), or save big with Day Passes (click) and Full Tournament Pass (click) for access to multiple games to secure your seats early and be part of an international championship that brings together some of the best young box lacrosse players from around the world. 

Tickets

* KIDS (5 & UNDER) are FREE with the purchase of an ADULT (Age 18+) Full Tournament, Day Pass, and/or Single Game ticket.

Centennial Regional Arena

The Centennial Regional Arena is one of Alberta's premier community sports and entertainment facilities. Featuring an NHL-sized playing surface, bowl-style seating, modern amenities, and capacity for more than 2,000 spectators, the arena has hosted major provincial and national sporting events. Home to the BCHL's Brooks Bandits, the venue provides an intimate yet energetic atmosphere that puts fans close to the action, creating an unforgettable championship experience for players, coaches, and spectators alike. 

[PHOTO: Centennial Regional Arena, Brooks, AB.]

Brooks, Alberta

Located in the heart of Southeastern Alberta, Brooks is a vibrant and welcoming community known for its western hospitality, diverse culture, and passion for sport. Situated just minutes from the spectacular Dinosaur Provincial Park and within easy reach of the Canadian Badlands, Brooks offers visitors a unique blend of small-city charm and unforgettable prairie landscapes. Home to championship-caliber athletes and fans, Brooks provides the perfect setting for the world's best junior lacrosse players to compete on the international stage. 

[PHOTO: Spectacular Dinosaur Provincial Park and within easy reach of the Canadian Badlands, Brooks, AB.]

About WJLC

The World Junior Lacrosse Championship is for players who are and will remain under twenty two years old (U22) for the calendar year in which the championship is played. The 2026 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship is open to players born in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 players who will be turning 21, 20, 19, or 18 years of age in 2026.

The history of the IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship (WJLC) first took shape in 2015 as the U-19 World Lacrosse Challenge. Originally, the tournament was scheduled in conjunction with the 2015 FIL World Indoor Lacrosse Championship (WILC) as the U-19 Indoor Lacrosse Festival in Buffalo, NY. However, when Buffalo was removed as one of two host locations, organizers were told to cancel and remove the festival from the WILC lineup. With international team flights already purchased, the festival was moved to Six Nations and renamed. The first World Juniors featured 12 teams, including regional squads from Canada and Iroquois, Junior National Teams from Czech Republic, Israel, and the United States along with German club team Deutschland Adler rounding out the field. Canada West won the gold medal game while Iroquois West captured the bronze medal.

WJLC History