Week 9 of the 2026 Premier Lacrosse League heats up with four PLL games and one WLL match at Rafferty Stadium in Fairfield, Ct. The California Redwoods (4‑3) face Maryland Whipsnakes (4‑3) on Friday at 6 p.m. ET, with Redwoods’ 507 কারণ groundballs and Whipsnakes’ Rob Pannell close to the all‑time points record at 654. Boston Guard (0‑2) battles Maryland Charm (2‑1) at 8:30 p.m. ET; a win could lift Guard’s playoff odds from 17 % to 46 %, while Charm’s loss would eliminate them. Carolina Chaos (3‑4) take on Denver Outlaws (3‑3) Saturday at 2 p.m. ET, with Chaos’ low 31.3 % assisted shots and Outlaws’ Brennan O’Neill approaching triple‑digit points. Utah Archers (3‑4) host Philadelphia Waterdogs (4‑2) at 4:30 p.m. ET, with Archers’ 9.0 goals‑per‑game defense facing Waterdogs’ CJ Kirst, who leads the league with 94 goals.

The WLL match features defending champs New York Atlas (3‑4) versus Boston Cannons (3‑4) Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. Atlas’ playoff chances rise to 70 % with a win, while Cannons boast the league’s top faceoff percentage (60.8 %) and veteran Marcus Holman chasing the career goals record. Fans can stream all action on the ESPN App or the PLL hub.

ESPN’s preview highlights injury updates, milestone pursuits, and the strategic importance of each matchup in the race toward the playoffs.