Peterborough to Host Inaugural International Indoor Junior Lacrosse North America Cup

Peterborough has been named the host of the International Indoor Junior Lacrosse (IIJL) North America Cup Series on Aug. 7 to 9.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

This inaugural tournament serves as an opportunity for high-performance athletes to take part in the final selection process to be on the 23-man roster for the 2026 IIJL World U18 Lacrosse Championships.

The tournament will take place at the Peterborough Memorial Centre, the City’s flagship sport and event centre, where three games will be played between Canada, the United States, and the Haudenosaunee.

“The International Indoor Junior Lacrosse Inaugural North America Cup is an exciting opportunity to showcase top talent from across the continent, while reinforcing Peterborough’s reputation as a premier lacrosse destination,” shared Peterborough City Councillors Lesley Parnell and Alex Bierk, Community Services co-chairs. “With athletes, families, and fans coming together for this inaugural event, it’s a chance to highlight our facilities, celebrate Peterborough’s rich lacrosse culture, and create an unforgettable experience both on and off the floor.”

“We are very excited to introduce this new international event in the community of Peterborough, which has one of the richest lacrosse histories in Canada,” said Canadian Lacrosse League President & CEO Chris Fox. “The inaugural North America Cup Series will provide teams additional opportunities to work with players prior to the IIJL World U18 Lacrosse Championship, while also including younger players who did not make their respective IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship rosters—empowering teams to focus on player development and bringing exciting international lacrosse to fans in Peterborough.”

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