TicketsCINCINNATI — The University of Cincinnati lacrosse team announced its 2026 schedule on Monday, featuring eight home games at the iconic Nippert Stadium with free admission for fans.
The 2026 slate includes key conference contests as the Bearcats will look to make a strong impression in their second season as official members of the Big 12 conference. Cincinnati is set to open the season with three consecutive road matchups, beginning with cross-town rival Xavier on Friday, Feb. 6 at 4 p.m.
After opening up the season with a lengthy road swing, Cincinnati will return home to host its first home match of the season against Ohio State on Monday, February 16, at 3 p.m.
This year's schedule includes 12 non-conference matchups, highlighted by Louisville, Marquette, and Vanderbilt, along with five Big 12 games against Arizona State, Florida, Colorado, San Diego State, and UC Davis as the Bearcats look to secure a strong position for the Big 12 Tournament in May, which will be hosted by the Florida Gators in Gainesville, Fla.
// 2025 CINCINNATI BEARCATS LACROSSE SCHEDULE
(All times are ET and subject to change)
* Big 12 Conference game
FEBRUARY
- Friday, February 6 – @ Xavier – Cincinnati, Ohio – 4 p.m.
- Sunday, February 8 – @ Marquette – Milwaukee, Wis. – 1 p.m.
- Friday, February 13 – @ Wofford – Spartanburg, S.C. – 2 p.m.
- Monday, February 16 – Ohio State – Cincinnati, Ohio – 3 p.m.
- Friday, February 20 – Central Michigan – Cincinnati, Ohio – 4 p.m.
- Sunday, February 22 – @ Robert Morris – Pittsburgh, Pa. – 3 p.m.
- Friday, February 27 – @ Vanderbilt – Nashville, Tenn. – 1 p.m.
MARCH
- Sunday, March 1 – Mount St. Mary’s – Cincinnati, Ohio – 12 p.m.
- Friday, March 6 – @ Kent State – Kent, Ohio – 4 p.m.
- Sunday, March 8 – @ Eastern Michigan – Ypsilanti, Mich. – 12 p.m.
- Thursday, March 12 – Louisville – Cincinnati, Ohio – 12 p.m.
- Sunday, March 22 – Youngstown State – Cincinnati, Ohio – 12 p.m.
- Saturday, March 28 – @ UC Daivs* – Davis, Calif. – 3 p.m.
APRIL
- Saturday, April 4 – Arizona State* – Cincinnati, Ohio – 12 p.m.
- Saturday, April 11 – @ Colorado* – Boulder, Colo. – 2 p.m.
- Saturday, April 18 – Florida* – Cincinnati, Ohio. – 12 p.m.
- Friday, April 24 – San Diego State* – Cincinnati, Ohio – 4 p.m.
- Thursday, April 30 – Big 12 Semi-Finals – Gainesville, Fla. – Time TBD
MAY
- Saturday, May 2 – Big 12 Finals – Gainesville, Fla. – Time TBD
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