Penn State lacrosse is riding high after clinching the Big Ten championship this past weekend, and now the Nittany Lions have their sights set on a national title run. As the No. 8 seed in the 18-team NCAA tournament bracket, Penn State has earned an automatic berth and a first-round bye, setting up a home showdown against Army next weekend.

The matchup with the Patriot League champions is part of a jam-packed Saturday of NCAA tournament action. A win against Army could pave the way for a quarterfinal clash with the tournament's top seed, Princeton—a team Penn State already defeated 13-7 on the road earlier this season. But first, the Nittany Lions will need to contain a disciplined Army squad hungry for an upset.

Here's your complete guide to the 2026 NCAA men's lacrosse tournament schedule. All times are Eastern, and home teams are listed first where applicable.

Opening Round (Wednesday, May 6)
Marist vs. Stony Brook – 7:00 p.m., ESPN+
Robert Morris vs. Jacksonville – 7:00 p.m., ESPN+

First Round (Saturday, May 9)
No. 3 North Carolina vs. Albany – 12:00 p.m., ESPNU
No. 8 Penn State vs. Army – 2:30 p.m., ESPNU
No. 7 Cornell vs. Johns Hopkins – 5:00 p.m., ESPNU
No. 4 Richmond vs. Duke – 7:30 p.m., ESPNU

First Round (Sunday, May 10)
No. 2 Notre Dame vs. Robert Morris/Jacksonville winner – 12:00 p.m., ESPNU
No. 1 Princeton vs. Marist/Stony Brook winner – 2:30 p.m., ESPNU
No. 6 Syracuse vs. Yale – 5:00 p.m., ESPNU
No. 5 Virginia vs. Georgetown – Time TBD, ESPNU

The quarterfinals are set for Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, with higher-seeded teams hosting. The University of Virginia will serve as the host site for this year's semifinals and championship weekend. Whether you're cheering for Penn State's Cinderella story or backing a powerhouse like Princeton, this tournament promises edge-of-your-seat action from the first whistle to the final goal.