GAINESVILLE, Fla. – In partnership with Collier County Public Schools for the fifth year in a row, the 2026 Florida High School Lacrosse State Championships will take place Thursday through Saturday, at Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Naples.

Built within a final four style format, this three-day championship lacrosse event will consist of semifinal and championship title games in both genders. Thursday will be all the boy’s semifinal games, while Friday the girls will take to the field in attempt to qualify for their respective championship games on Saturday. All games will take place at the complex on the Stadium Field.

Of note for the weekend’s competing teams, all four of the 2025 state championship teams will be returning to Naples in defense of their titles. On the boy’s side, Benjamin (Palm Beach Gardens) returns in Class 1A after claiming their second straight championship, while St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) in Class 2A looks to add a fifth overall title to its trophy case. On the girls side, in Class 1A, Lake Highland Prep (Orlando) will be seeking a fourth overall championship, while Plant (Tampa) of Class 2A, will attempt to go back-to-back and claim their second girls lacrosse championship in school history.
 
Tickets are currently on sale and available through GoFan for an advanced purchase rate of $13.00 per day, and a day of price of $16.00. All tickets are general admission and include the cost of parking in the ticket price. For a complete schedule, playoff brackets and additional event information, please see below or visit the lacrosse sport page.
 
2026 Lacrosse State Championships (Thursday, May 7 - Saturday, May 9) 

Thursday, May 7

• Boys Class 1A Semifinal Matchup #1, 12 p.m.
  • Benjamin (Palm Beach Gardens) vs. Bolles (Jacksonville)
• Boys Class 1A Semifinal Matchup #2, 2:30 p.m.
  • Community School (Naples) vs. St. Andrews (Boca Raton)
• Boys Class 2A Semifinal Matchup #1, 5 p.m.
  • Manatee (Bradenton) vs. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale)
• Boys Class 2A Semifinal Matchup #2, 7:30 p.m.
  • Winter Park vs. Ponte Vedra

Friday, May 8

• Girls Class 1A Semifinal Matchup #1, 12 p.m.
  • Episcopal (Jacksonville) vs. Lake Highland Prep (Orlando)
• Girls Class 1A Semifinal Matchup #2, 2:30 p.m.
  • Community School (Naples) vs. American Heritage (Delray Beach)
• Girls Class 2A Semifinal Matchup #1, 5 p.m.
  • Plant (Tampa) vs. Oviedo
• Girls Class 2A Semifinal Matchup #2, 7:30 p.m.
  • Vero Beach vs. Ponte Vedra

Saturday, May 9

• Boys Class 1A State Championship, 12 p.m.
  • Defending champion: Benjamin (Palm Beach Gardens)
• Boys Class 2A State Championship, 2:30 p.m.
  • Defending champion: St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale)
• Girls Class 1A State Championship, 5 p.m.
  • Defending champion: Lake Highland Prep (Orlando)
• Girls Class 2A State Championship, 7:30 p.m.
  • Defending champion: Plant (Tampa)

Know Before You Go:
Where: Paradise Coast Sports Complex (Naples)
When: Thursday, May 7^th – Saturday, May 9^th  
Host: Collier County Public Schools
Boys Brackets: Class 2A | Class 1A
Girls Brackets: Class 2A | Class 1A
Event Schedule: Boys | Girls
Facility: Spectator information & Bag Policy | Map | Suite Rentals
Admission: $13.00 per day general admission with advance purchase and $16.00 the day of

• All tickets available via GoFan with NO onsite ticket sales taking place
• $3.00 cost of parking included in each ticket of admission (all proceeds retained by the Host)

Parking: fee included in cost of admission (all proceeds retained by the Host)

• Parking Map
• No tailgating and/or open alcohol containers will be allowed in the facility parking lot.

Championship Lodging: SpringHill & Fairfield | Staybridge Suites
Official Merchandise: Team IP
Webcast: NFHS Network