Heart of America Athletic Conference Announces Benedictine College as Host of the 2026 Men’s & Women’s Lacrosse Championships

The Heart of America Athletic Conference has announced that Benedictine College will serve as the host site for the 2026 Men's and Women's Lacrosse Conference Championships. All Final Four matchups and both Championship games will be held at Legacy Field in Atchison, Kansas. 

The 2026 championship format introduces a new structure for Heart lacrosse. First-round contests will be played at higher-seeded campus sites, with winning teams advancing to Benedictine for the Final Four on April 30, 2026. Championship games for both men's and women's lacrosse will follow on May 2, 2026. 

Madison Lantz-Farris, Assistant Commissioner, shared, "We're looking forward to bringing both lacrosse championships to a single neutral location for the Final Four and Championship rounds. This updated format allows us to centralize operations and create a consistent experience for our student-athletes and fans. We appreciate Benedictine's partnership in hosting these events for the 2026 season." 

Legacy Field offers a full turf playing surface with lights, 480 chair-back seats, an on-site press box, four locker rooms, a training room, two suites, and a team video room. Warm-up accommodations include multiple turf fields and a grass area adjacent to the primary field and press box. The complex also features three large parking areas to support team and spectator access. 

Additional details—including game times and ticketing information—will be announced in early 2026.