Premier Lacrosse League Returns to Fairfield July 14 and 15

Premier Lacrosse League Returns to Fairfield July 14 and 15

After hosting a sold-out Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) weekend in 2022, Fairfield will once again host the PLL at Rafferty Stadium this summer.

Media Contact: Susan Cipollaro, scipollaro@fairfield.edu, 203-254-4000 x2726

The Premier Lacrosse League’s (PLL) 14 venue locations for the 2023 season, include a return to Conway Field at Rafferty Stadium on the campus of Fairfield University, the weekend of July 14-15, 2023.

The PLL made its debut at Rafferty Stadium in July of 2022, featuring two sold-out days of lacrosse action and three contests broadcast live on ESPN2.

“The Premier Lacrosse League had an exceptional debut at Rafferty Stadium in the summer of 2022, and we are thrilled to welcome them back to the Fairfield University campus,” said Vice President for Athletics Paul Schlickmann. “We look forward to working with the PLL to bring a best-in-class fan experience as the league continues to grow across the country.”

Vice President of Marketing & Communications Jennifer Anderson added, “Fairfield County is home to competitive lacrosse players and enthusiasts of all ages, which makes Fairfield University’s centrally located, state-of-the-art Rafferty Stadium the ideal location for fans to experience professional lacrosse. The University, with the Town of Fairfield is excited to once again partner with the PLL for a weekend of summer fun for the entire local and regional community.”

For more information about tickets, group sales, suite opportunities and Bar Down, the PLL’s new 21+ fieldside club and lounge, check out the Fairfield page on the PLL website..

For more information about the PLL, visit their website.

ABOUT PREMIER LACROSSE LEAGUE 

The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster is a men’s professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of 8 teams rostered by the best players in the world. Co-founded by lacrosse superstar, philanthropist, and investor Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil, the PLL is backed by an investment group composed of Joe Tsai Sports, The Chernin Group, Arctos Sports Partners, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), The Kraft Group, Bolt Capital and other top investors in sports and media. The PLL is distributed through an exclusive media rights agreement with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. The PLL was recognized by Front Office Sports’ 2021 Best Employers in Sports.

Posted On: July 5, 2023

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