2017 NCAA Lacrosse Championships At Gillette Stadium: What You Need To Know

FOXBOROUGH, MA — Get ready for a weekend of lacrosse as eight games are set to take place at Gillette Stadium as part of the 2017 NCAA Lacrosse Championships.

All three divisions of men's lacrosse and the women's Division I tournament will come to an end in Foxborough. It starts Friday with the women's semifinals, with the Division I men going Saturday. The women, men's Division II, and men's Division III finals are Sunday, with the men's Division I final set for Memorial Day.

For those looking for a local team to cheer for, the Boston College women are in the Division I semis and Merrimack will play for the Division II championship.

If you are going to the game, here's what you need to know:

PARKING LOT INFORMATION

The parking lots open at 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. Sunday, and 9 a.m. Monday. Event parking is free for all ticket holders. Those traveling to the stadium must access Route 1 by Interstate 95, Interstate 495, or Route 140. Click here for a parking map.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, May 26

• 8:00 a.m.- Parking Opens
• 1:00 p.m. - Tailgating Start
• 3:00 p.m. - Fan Fest Opens
• 4:00 p.m. - Gates Open
• 5:00 p.m. - Maryland vs Penn State (Division I Women's Semifinals)
• 7:30 p.m. - Boston College vs Navy (Division I Women's Semifinals)

Saturday, May 27

• 8:00 a.m. - Parking Opens
• 9:30 a.m. - Fan Fest Opens
• 11:00 a.m. - Gates Open
• 12:00 p.m. - Ohio State vs. Towson (Division I Men's Semifinals)
• 2:30 p.m. - Maryland vs. Denver (Division I Men's Semifinals)

Sunday, May 28

• 7:00 a.m. - Parking Opens
• 9:00 a.m. - Fan Fest Opens
• 10:00 a.m. - Gates Open
• 11:00 a.m. - Division I Women's Championship
• 2:00 p.m. - Division II Men's Championship - Merrimack vs. Limestone
• 5:00 p.m. - Division III Men's Championship - RIT vs. Salisbury

Monday, May 29

• 9:00 a.m. - Parking Opens
• 10:00 a.m. - Fan Fest Opens
• 12:00 p.m. - Gates Open
• 1:00 p.m. - Division I Men's Championships

CLEAR BAG POLICY IN EFFECT

Fans attending the games are reminded that bags larger than a small wristlet or handheld wallet will not be allowed inside Gillette Stadium, per the venue’s clear bag policy, which is in effect at all ticketed events. If carrying a bag into the stadium is necessary, there are two options: a clear plastic bag the size of a 1 gallon Ziploc bag or a small wristlet or handheld wallet not exceeding 8” x 5” x 2” (approximately the size of a hand).
Please note that bags larger than the permitted size, including purses, shoulder bags and backpacks, will not be allowed inside Gillette Stadium and will not be held or stored by the venue. These items must be returned to a vehicle before entering the stadium. For more information on the clear bag policy, click here.

BANNED ITEMS

Prohibited items at Gillette Stadium include, but are not limited to: selfie sticks, GoPro cameras, camera bags, umbrellas, coolers, fanny packs, outside food and beverage, balloons or beach balls, noisemakers, signs larger than 11 x 17 and any other items deemed dangerous and/or inappropriate by stadium management. For more information on prohibited items, check the stadium security protocol.

HELP!

Gillette Stadium has guest service booths located on the 100-level concourses at midfield/50-yard line for all stadium events. If you need immediate assistance during the event, please contact the stadium hotline at (508) 384-9205.

Information in this article was provided by Gillette Stadium