European Lacrosse Sixes Cup Scheduled For 2022 In Portugal

by LSN Staff Nov 22, 2021

World Lacrosse has announced that the European Lacrosse Sixes Cup will take place in Portugal in February of 2022.  This will be the first European-based international event featuring World Lacrosse Sixes, the shorter, faster version of the game aimed at gaining the sport's inclusion in the Olympics.

The three-day competition will feature up to 18 men’s and women’s national teams.  

Teams that are confirmed for the men’s event are Belgium, England, Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, and Ukraine.  

The women’s teams who are scheduled to be at the event are Belgium, England U23, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, and Ukraine.

World Lacrosse CEO Jim Scherr said, “World Lacrosse Sixes is intended to open the game to more countries around the world, making it universally accessible while maintaining a high level of competitiveness. Just months after the launch of this new discipline, the European Lacrosse Sixes Cup will already showcase the power of Sixes – not only by bringing an international tournament to a new region but by allowing the participation of emerging countries. With 73 national lacrosse federations and counting, Sixes creates a more level and inclusive playing field for our rapidly expanding membership base.”

The European Lacrosse Sixes Cup will be the first international Sixes event in Portugal, where the sport has been gaining significant traction, and the Sixes Cup will mark the first official appearance on the international stage for a Portuguese national team. During the tournament, local school children will have the opportunity to attend matches and interact with players, adding to the event’s legacy in the region and supporting continued growth.  

Portugal Lacrosse GM Pedro Machado said: “It's an honor for our country to host the European Lacrosse Sixes Cup, and for Portugal to compete among the best European teams. The Portuguese are proud to be regarded as an amazingly warm and welcoming people and will make everyone feel truly at home. The Vila Real de Santo António region – which is internationally known for its high-caliber sports infrastructures, golden sandy beaches, and year-round sunny climate – will provide a fantastic backdrop for this historic event.”