Lacrosse returns to the Los Angeles Olympic Games after one hundred and twenty years—marking a historic moment for one of the world’s oldest team sports.
Lacrosse is the national sport of Canada and the Creator’s Game, first played by Indigenous peoples. Over generations, it has evolved into a truly global sport, now played across Pakistan, China, Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and South America.
Merlins Sports is drawn to the ethos of the game—its speed, skill, physicality, and creativity. Lacrosse is raw and expressive, demanding both discipline and imagination from those who play it.
The sport exists in multiple forms:
- Box lacrosse, played in hockey rinks
- Field lacrosse, played globally
- Sixes, a fast-paced format built around transition, contact, and constant motion, with minimal defensive structure
Sixes is also the Olympic format for both men’s and women’s competition.
With the support of several professional lacrosse teams granting access, we are beginning to capture the essence of the sport—fan culture, community support, and the realities faced by athletes striving to compete at the highest level.
Now in the early stages of development, our focus is on shaping a pilot that reflects not just the modern game, but the spirit and origins of lacrosse itself—remaining true to the founders of the game while exploring where it is headed next.