APLU Awards Hosting Rights to Korea, Saudi Arabia, and New Zealand for Upcoming Events
The Asia-Pacific Lacrosse Union (APLU) is excited to announce the hosts for three upcoming events.
Event Details
- Asia-Pacific U16 Lacrosse Championship & U12 Youth Festival
- Divisions: Sixes Format – U16 & U12 Junior Boys and Girls
- Location: Korea (City/venue to be announced)
- Dates: To Be Discussed
- Asian Lacrosse Games
- Divisions: Sixes Format – Senior Men’s and Women’s
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Dates: 29th September to 6th October, 2025
- Asia-Pacific Men’s Lacrosse Championship
- Divisions: Field Format – Men’s World Championship Qualifier
- Location: Wellington, New Zealand
- Dates: January 7th to 17th, 2026
Highlights
Korea will host the inaugural U16 Sixes Championship and U12 Youth Festival, marking another milestone in the development of youth lacrosse in the region. Korea has previously hosted several APLU events and is also preparing for the U20 World Championship on Jeju Island from August 15–24, 2025.
Saudi Arabia will host the second Asian Lacrosse Games, featuring Senior Men’s and Women’s Sixes divisions. This tournament highlights the growing popularity of the Sixes format as the region aligns with the Olympic vision for lacrosse.
New Zealand will host the Asia-Pacific Men’s Lacrosse Championship, which will also serve as a World Championship qualifier. This marks New Zealand’s third time hosting an APLU event, following the 2007 and 2011 championship.
Korea and New Zealand, both founding members of the APLU since 2004, have played pivotal roles in the development of lacrosse in the region. Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the Asian Lacrosse Games signifies a significant step in expanding the sport into new territories.
The Asia-Pacific Lacrosse Union remains committed to providing competitive opportunities and fostering the growth of lacrosse across the region.
For more updates, please visit the APLU and World Lacrosse websites.
