Annapolis to Host MLL's 20th Anniversary Season
July 2, 2020 - Major League Lacrosse (MLL) News Release
Boston, MAÃÂ - Major League Lacrosse (MLL) announced today the updated 2020 regular season schedule. This season, beginning July 18th, will be played entirely in the city of Annapolis, Maryland. The season will be one-week long and will host all six MLL teams. The week will conclude with a final-four playoff, crowning the 2020 MLL champion the weekend of July 25-26. The Major League Lacrosse season will air on ESPN Networks and ESPN+.
"Lacrosse fans missed their spring seasons and are now eager and excited to see a return of the game this summer," said MLL Commissioner, Alexander Brown. "While celebrating what will be our 20th anniversary season, MLL has great respect for the responsibility that comes with returning to the field. We have been working closely with our local, state, and national health officials to make decisions based on the latest medical and public health advice available. We look forward to returning to Annapolis and again providing the very best our sport has to offer."
Games will be played at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, the home of 2019 MLL Champions, the Chesapeake Bayhawks. Major League Lacrosse has had a presence in the Chesapeake region since the inception of the league in 2001. In 2019 MLL hosted the All-Star Game at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Hosting the league's 20thÃÂ anniversary season in Annapolis builds on the great lacrosse tradition of the region.
"The Bayhawks have been the pinnacle of lacrosse in Maryland, the nation's epicenter of lacrosse, for twenty years," said Governor Larry Hogan. "As we gradually reopen the state for business and entertainment, it is great to see national organizations like Major League Lacrosse invest in Maryland."
MLL, under the guidance of a team of medical professionals from all six MLL markets, has developed a comprehensive strategy to ensure the health and safety of the players, staff and all personnel onsite for the 2020 season. MLL has established a COVID Safety Protocol Officer to oversee the adherence and execution of the safety plan. Additionally, MLL is working closely with their partner, Cascade, to offer players access to their newly developed Face Shield, a completely clear, physical barrier designed specifically for SEI-Certified Cascade Helmets.
To protect the health and safety of players and staff, there will not be fans onsite for the 2020 MLL season.
Any members of the media interested in applying for onsite access may submit their information for consideration HERE.
MAJOR LEAGUE LACROSSE'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY SCHEDULE
Training Camp Thursday 7/16/2020 Training Camp Training Camp
Training Camp Friday 7/17/2020 Training Camp Training Camp
Regular Season Saturday 7/18/2020 Philadelphia Barrage @ Chesapeake Bayhawks
Regular Season Saturday 7/18/2020 New York Lizards @ Boston Cannons
Regular Season Saturday 7/18/2020 Connecticut Hammerheads @ Denver Outlaws
Regular Season Sunday 7/19/2020 Chesapeake Bayhawks @ New York Lizards
Regular Season Sunday 7/19/2020 Denver Outlaws @ Philadelphia Barrage
Regular Season Monday 7/20/2020 Boston Cannons @ Chesapeake Bayhawks
Regular Season Monday 7/20/2020 Philadelphia Barrage @ Connecticut Hammerheads
Regular Season Tuesday 7/21/2020 Philadelphia Barrage @ Boston Cannons
Regular Season Tuesday 7/21/2020 Denver Outlaws @ New York Lizards
Regular Season Wednesday 7/22/2020 Connecticut Hammerheads @ New York Lizards
Regular Season Wednesday 7/22/2020 Chesapeake Bayhawks @ Denver Outlaws
Regular Season Thursday 7/23/2020 Boston Cannons @ Connecticut Hammerheads
Regular Season Thursday 7/23/2020 New York Lizards @ Philadelphia Barrage
Regular Season Friday 7/24/2020 Connecticut Hammerheads @ Chesapeake Bayhawks
Regular Season Friday 7/24/2020 Denver Outlaws @ Boston Cannons
Championship Saturday 7/25/2020 Seed 4 @ Seed 1
Championship Saturday 7/25/2020 Seed 3 @ Seed 2
Championship Sunday 7/26/2020 Winner of Semi Final 2 @ Winner of Semi Final 1
Major League Lacrosse Stories from July 2, 2020
- New York Lizards and Major League Lacrosse Announce Plans for 2020 Play - New York Lizards
- We're Back: Our 2020 Schedule Is Here - Boston Cannons
- Annapolis to Host MLL's 20th Anniversary Season - MLL
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