We are about to kick off the first season of the PBLA. Here’s what we’re bringing you this December.

Our Fans Matter

Here at the PBLA, we want fans to feel excited about what we’ve created. From day one, we have involved the fans and made them our focal point in everything we do. They helped us shape the team names by submitting suggestions, voting on the final four, and selecting the name they loved the most for their city. We couldn’t be more excited to start the season with the fans we have in the PBLA!

Game day is going to feel a little different with our hosted block parties and unique fan experience opportunities before, during, and after the game. The PBLA will be like nothing you’ve ever experienced in box lacrosse. It’s going to be fast, fierce, and really fun to watch! Be sure to grab your season tickets and a free inaugural season team jersey.

Details About the League

The league will kick off the season on December 29, 2022. There will be nine teams battling it out for the championship:

Binghamton Bombers

Location: Binghamton, New York

Charlotte Bootleggers

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Elmira Renegades

Location: Elmira, New York

Hampton Hammerheads

Location: Hampton, Virginia

Jim Thorpe All-Americans

Location: Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

New England Chowderheads

Location: New England

Salem Mayhem

Location: Salem, Virginia

Syracuse Spark

Location: Syracuse, New York

Trenton Terror

Location: Trenton, New Jersey

Leadership Team

  • Commissioner, Steven Donner
    •  12 years as the president/CEO of the Rochester Knighthawks of the National Lacrosse League (NLL)
    • 9 years as the director of marketing for the Buffalo Sabres
  • CEO, Carmen Kesner
    • 15 years of experience working with professional and college sports organizations.
  • COO, Brian Mankameyer
    •  15 years of business development and corporate leadership experience, as well as a strong background in interpreting professional sports analytics
  • President of Business Ops, John Livesy Jr
    • 20 years of experience from professional sports teams, including the Buffalo Sabres (NHL) and the Buffalo Bills (NFL)
    • former commissioner of the National Lacrosse League (NLL).
  • Chief Player Performance Officer, Russ Buller
    • Former Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the San Diego Padres
    • Former Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance and Nutrition at Tulane University

Rule Changes

  • Smaller Goalie Pads, slightly smaller goal (4×4’9 is now 4×4’6)
    • Dallas Eliuk will run a goalie training camp to catch the goalies up on technique/style
  • Ability to choose between a penalty served or a penalty shot.
    • 2-minute penalty or: 1 penalty shot
    • 5-minute penalty or: 1 penalty shot and 2 minutes time served
  • Substitutions through the offensive end of the bench
    • Encourages 2-way play, penalizing teams rather than providing an advantage for subbing during transition.

Players

Teams are comprised of mostly American players, allowing some of the most athletic lacrosse players in the world an opportunity to develop and achieve their potential.

How to Get Involved

The upcoming schedule has been announced and tickets are on sale now, so purchase yours today and get ready to cheer on your favorite teams. Don’t forget to snag some merch to let your team know you’re there supporting them.

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