Former Canadian university lacrosse standouts Jason Knox, Will MacLeod, and Dante Mancini are all part of the 2026 National Lacrosse League Finals between the Halifax Thunderbirds and Toronto Rock this weekend, continuing CUFLA’s growing presence at the professional level. For Knox and MacLeod, the championship series comes after dominant 2025 CUFLA campaigns that established both players among the top talent in Canadian university lacrosse. Knox, a former Nipissing Laker and Teachers College st

With training camp now just 10 weeks away, excitement is already building for the 2026 CUFLA season. Powerhouses like **Guelph (12-1)**, **McGill (9-3)**, and **Trent (9-2)** enter the year as early favourites, but rising programs across the league are closing the gap quickly. With the full schedule dropping in August and Baggataway Cup details arriving on Canada Day weekend, fans can expect one of the most competitive seasons in recent memory.

Details on the 2026 CUFLA Baggataway Cup will be announced on Canada Day weekend. Here is the history of the Baggataway Cup, along with historical facts and statistics about the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association Men's National Championship.