PLL, ESPN Announce 2023 Broadcast Schedule

ESPN announced Tuesday, May 1, the television and streaming schedule for the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster’s 2023 season, featuring coverage of all 48 games across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+.

The 2023 PLL season schedule will include 16 games on ESPN linear platforms — ABC (8), ESPN (2), and ESPN2 (6) — with all 48 games to be streamed live on ESPN+. The eight windows on ABC represent a five-game increase on the broadcast network from the 2022 season, while the 16 overall linear windows are a four-game increase.

“We are excited for year two of PLL coverage and the opportunity to feature it across ESPN platforms,” said Dan Margulis, ESPN Senior Director, Programming & Acquisitions. “With all 48 games available on ESPN+, and 16 on our linear platforms, it is another year showcasing the sport’s biggest outdoor lacrosse stars as ESPN platforms continue to be the ultimate destination for the sport.”

“Our 2023 programming slate of games across broadcast, cable and streaming is record-setting,” said Paul Rabil, co-founder and president of the Premier Lacrosse League. “Led by eight ABC windows and multiple games on ESPN and ESPN2, run parallel with our commitment to broadcast innovation, is a testament to the strength of our partnership with ESPN. We’re thrilled to bring more lacrosse to more fans, new and current, all summer long.”

Opening Weekend on Saturday, June 3 will feature the first game of the season between Redwoods LC and Atlas LC exclusively on ABC at 1 p.m. ET. A Championship rematch between Chaos LC and Waterdogs LC is slated for Sunday, June 4 on ABC at 1 p.m. 

ESPN will also televise the 2023 PLL All-Star Game on Saturday, July 22 at 8 p.m., and the 2023 Championship is set for ABC at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24.

The league will take a two-week break for the 2023 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship slated for June 21-July 1. ESPN platforms will have more than 100 games of the World Championship with further details announced in the coming weeks.  

Additionally, as previously announced, ESPNU will televise the 2023 PLL Draft on Tuesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. Chris Cotter will host the College Draft, which will originate from ESPN’s Bristol Headquarters, joined by ESPN lacrosse analysts Paul Carcaterra and Ryan Boyle.

Additional details on the 2023 season’s international distribution as well as commentator assignments are forthcoming.

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PLL ON ESPN IN 2023

All times Eastern. Games in bold indicate linear.