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SeasonWorld Lacrosse Men's Field Rules 2025-2027 + Women's Field 2025-2026 + Sixes 2026-2028 + Box 2026-2028 (cycle of discipline-specific rule books)

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Lacrosse Sixes

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Players4-8

Settingoutdoor

Season2024-2026 World Lacrosse Sixes Rules v1.1 (Dec 2024) — 6-on-6 shortened-format lacrosse confirmed for LA 2028 Olympic Games

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Section 2: Equipment

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World Lacrosse

The official lacrosse ball must be solid rubber. Per World Lacrosse specifications: Circumference: Not less than 19.7 cm (7¾ inches) and not more than 20.3 cm (8 inches); Weight: Not less than 142 g (5 oz) and not more than 149 g (5¼ oz); Color: White, yellow, or orange for men's field; yellow or...

World Lacrosse

Stick (crosse): 40-46" (102-117 cm) for field players (unified men's / women's stick), max 72" for goalie; Ball: standard lacrosse ball (140-149 g, ~6.3 cm diameter), white preferred; Helmet: required for all players (men's-style helmet with full face mask)

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Section 4: Players & Officials

Section 5: Rules of Play

Section 6: Scoring

Section 7: Violations & Penalties

Section 8: Safety Considerations