Premier Lacrosse League Teams Up with Whirlpool for Nighttime Event

The event, part of PLL Championship Week, will feature a special matchup between the NYPD and FDNY lacrosse teams, followed by a skills competition and a showcase game involving professional players from the PLL and Women's Lacrosse League (WLL).

The event, which runs from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., will offer fans the opportunity to test their skills and compete for prizes. Attendees can also win VIP tickets to the championship game and a Whirlpool® Front Load Laundry Tower with UV Clean Technology, which reduces bacteria in the wash without requiring high heat or harsh chemicals. The laundry towers will also be donated to police precincts and firehouses across New York City, as part of Whirlpool's ongoing commitment to the community.

Paul Rabil, co-founder and president of the Premier Lacrosse League, expressed excitement about the collaboration, stating, "Whirlpool continues to help us create extraordinary ways to showcase the sport of lacrosse, and this one is especially meaningful. We're bringing the NYPD, FDNY, and the best players in the world together, while Whirlpool's donation of washers and dryers to precincts and firehouses in NYC will make an impact long after the lights are out."

Morgan LaLonde, Senior Brand Manager at Whirlpool brand, added, "This collaboration with the Premier Lacrosse League gives us a unique opportunity to showcase UV Clean Technology in a way fans will have to see to believe. All while celebrating New York City's first responders through an event that brings together community, competition, and innovation."

The event will conclude with a high-energy showcase game featuring some of the best professional lacrosse players in the world from the PLL and WLL. The event is free and open to the public, and attendees can enjoy the stunning Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge as the backdrop to the festivities.

This partnership between the PLL and Whirlpool brand began in 2023 as the league welcomed its eight teams into home markets. Since then, Whirlpool brand has become the inaugural founding partner of the Maryland Whipsnakes and a founding partner of the Women's Lacrosse League (WLL). Together, the organizations strive to expand access to the game through community initiatives and equipment restoration, all while creating unexpected lacrosse experiences in iconic locations.

Lacrosse After Dark: Blue Light Edition is part of PLL Championship Week in New York, which culminates with the 2026 PLL Championship on Sunday, September 20, featuring the Philadelphia Waterdogs and Denver Outlaws and airing nationally on ABC.