Who are the teams?There are 28 men's teams spanning five continents competing for Gold. You've probably heard of powerhouses such as Canada, England, and of course USA, but did you know that Utica and Oneida County has a second "home team" in the event? The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the originators of the sport, compete as a country? They're pretty good too, earning silver at the last edition of this event in 2019.
There are 10 teams competing in the first-ever Women's World Box Lacrosse Championship. The event culminates with both the women's and men's Gold Medal games on September 29th.
Who are the players?Nearly all of the players on the top three men's teams (Canada, Haudenosaunee and USA) are pro stars that you can see compete every winter in the National Lacrosse League. The rest of the men's and women's teams have a smattering of pros, amateurs, former NCAA athletes, and international stars. Most are average Joes and Janes, they are teachers, students, firefighters, accountants, fathers and mothers who have put their lives on hold for two weeks to compete for their country on the world's biggest stage.
Where can I find a schedule?Men's Schedule
https://worldlacrosse.sport/events/2024-world-lacrosse-box-championships/mens-schedule/Women's Schedule
https://worldlacrosse.sport/events/2024-world-lacrosse-box-championships/womens-schedule/Tournament Format and Progression
https://worldlacrosse.sport/events/2024-world-lacrosse-box-championships/format-and-progression/How much are tickets?Event passes, which give you access to all 129 games being held at Adirondack Back Center and Utica University Nexus Center, start at $310. Single day passes are variably priced by day; while most days are priced at $60, others are discounted to $10-32.
Individual game tickets will not be sold (with the exception of the four games held in Oneida on Tuesday, September 24th).Do I have an assigned seat?You do for all games held at Adirondack Bank Center. Games in the Utica University Nexus Center and the Mary C. Winder Community Center are general admission.
Can I buy single-game tickets?All single day tickets give you access to all games held at Adirondack Bank Center and Utica University Nexus Center on that specific day. Individual game tickets will not be sold
(with the exception of the four games held in Oneida on Tuesday, September 24th).Can I watch any game that I want?Yes! All single day tickets give you access to all games held at Adirondack Bank Center and Utica University Nexus Center on that specific day. You may enter from Adirondack Bank Center or Utica University Nexus Center, and you can cross between the two venues as many times as you'd like via Skyway. There's usually a new game facing off every 45 minutes, and most days have 16 games spanning from 9:30am to 10pm, so you won't want to miss the action!
*With the exception of the four games held in Oneida on Tuesday, September 24th
Are games televised?All 130+ games will be available through our broadcast partners. Stay tuned for an announcement in the near future regarding where to catch them.
Will World Championship apparel be on sale?Yes! Both the Comets Shop on the concourse of Adirondack Bank Center and the Skate Shop near the main entrance of the Utica University Nexus Center will be transformed into Official World Championship stores for the length of the event.
Will other vendors be at the event?Yes! Lacrosse brands, native craft vendors and other local partners will be engaging fans at the main vendor village area of Nexus Center as well as scattered throughout the three venues. If you're interested in becoming a vendor, email us at
info@laxnai.com.
Where can I eat?72 Bar & Grill (connected to Adirondack Bank Center) and the UC Lounge (overlooking Nexus Rink 1) are full service restaurants which are open daily inside the venue. There are also several concession stands in both the Utica University Nexus Center and Adirondack Bank Center. Check out other partner restaurant options here:
https://www.nexusutica.com/uticaI'm from out of town, where can I stay during the event?Due to our team needs as well as other events in the region, hotel availability is limited, however, there are rooms available at Verona and beyond here:
https://groups.alliancereservations.com/group.aspx?id=78011You may also want to look at Airbnb, Vrbo, and local campsites.
Does the Event Pass include the four games at Mary C. Winder Community Center on Tuesday, September 24?
Four world championship games on September 24 will be played at Oneida Indian Nation’s Mary C. Winder Community Center, while six world championship games will be held in Utica. Event Passes do not include access to these games. Please contact the Utica 2024 Organizing Committee with any questions or concerns by emailing info@uticacomets.com or calling 315-790-9070.
How much are tickets for the four games at Mary C. Winder Community Center?
Daytime games (9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.) are $19/game plus taxes and fees. Evening games (4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.) are $29/game plus taxes and fees. Day passes/multi-game tickets will not be offered for Mary C. Winder Community Center. Tickets are available via ticketmaster.
Are ticket purchasers for games at the Mary C. Winder Community Center guaranteed a seat?
All tickets at Mary C. Winder Community Center are general admission and seating is not guaranteed. The venue is being expanded to approximately 1,200 seats with standing room capacity for an additional 300 spectators. The evening games are expected to sell out.
Can I Tailgate at the Venue?
No, tailgating is not permitted outside the Adirondack Bank Center or Utica University Nexus Center.
