National Lacrosse League

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For the original 1974–1975 iteration, see National Lacrosse League (1974–1975).

"Major Indoor Lacrosse League" redirects here. It is not to be confused with Major League Lacrosse.

National Lacrosse League

Current season, competition or edition: 2017 NLL season
NLL logo
Sport	Box lacrosse
Founded	1986
Inaugural season	1987
Commissioner	Nick Sakiewicz
No. of teams	9
Countries	Canada (4 teams)  United States (5 teams)
Headquarters	Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1]
Most recent champion(s)	Saskatchewan Rush
Most titles	Philadelphia Wings (6) Toronto Rock (6)
TV partner(s)	Fox Sports (USA), TSN (Canada), WatchESPN (Phone App)
Official website	NLL.com

The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is a men's professional box lacrosse league in North America. Headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania,^[1] the NLL currently has 9 teams with 5 in the United States and 4 in Canada. Unlike other lacrosse leagues which play in the summer, the NLL plays its games in the winter and spring, from January to June. Each year, the playoff teams battle for the Champion's Cup. The NLL has averaged between 9,400 and 10,700 spectators per game each year since 2004.^[2][3]