Elite College Lacrosse Showcase Featuring Syracuse, North Carolina, Cornell, and Princeton to Take Over Dallas March 5–7, 2027.

DALLAS, Texas — Corrigan Sports Enterprises (CSE), a nationally recognized leader in sports event management and promotion, today announced the inaugural Lonestar Lacrosse Classic, as part of the college lacrosse live platform, is set for March 5–7 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on the campus of Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas.

Presented by Fivestar, the event will bring together four of the sport’s most prominent programs for a weekend of elite competition, alumni engagement, and youth lacrosse development. The event’s official media partner is Inside Lacrosse.

The showcase features perennial powerhouse Syracuse University, one of the most recognizable and widely followed brands in college lacrosse, alongside Princeton University, the 2026 National Champion, Cornell University, the 2025 National Champion, and the University of North Carolina, the preseason No. 1 team entering the season.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, March 5 | Gerald J. Ford Stadium (SMU)
4:00 p.m. CT – Syracuse vs. Princeton (Live on ACC Network)
6:30 p.m. CT – North Carolina vs. Cornell (Streaming on ACCNX via the ESPN App)

Saturday, March 6
Featured high school showcase games at the SMU Club Lacrosse Facility
Alumni Golf Outing at Maridoe Golf Club, hosted and organized by Corrigan Sports Enterprises

Sunday, March 7 | Gerald J. Ford Stadium (SMU)
12:00 p.m. CT – Syracuse vs. Cornell (Live on ACC Network)
2:30 p.m. CT – North Carolina vs. Princeton (Streaming on ACCNX via the ESPN App)

In addition to the marquee collegiate matchups, the event has already generated significant national interest, attracting more than five out-of-state high school programs that will travel to Dallas to participate in showcase competition and experience one of the sport’s premier early-season events.
The weekend will also feature a unique alumni experience highlighted by a golf outing at the acclaimed Maridoe Golf Club. Organized by Corrigan Sports Enterprises, the outing will provide alumni, supporters, and stakeholders from participating programs an opportunity to connect off the field while enjoying one of Texas’ premier golf destinations. Information about the outing will be disseminated by each respective head coach to the alumni networks.

“Fivestar College Lacrosse Live, Dallas embodies everything we look for when creating new events—elite competition, national exposure, meaningful engagement opportunities, and a chance to grow the game in an exciting market. With the announcement of SMU creating a Division 1 program in 2028, we felt it was the perfect opportunity to bring a unique experience to Dallas,” said Ryan Corrigan, Vice President of Development for Corrigan Sports Enterprises. “Bringing Syracuse, North Carolina, Cornell, and Princeton to SMU creates an incredible showcase for fans while highlighting Dallas as one of the emerging hubs for lacrosse.”

“It is an honor for Dallas to host the 2027 College Lacrosse Live,” said Monica Paul, Executive Director of the Dallas Sports Commission. “We recognize how much the sport of lacrosse is growing throughout the country, and this is another great step forward for us to invest in that progress here in Dallas.”

“We are excited to be a part of the event. It’s a great opportunity for us to challenge our team against the best competition in college lacrosse in an emerging hotbed for the sport,” said Cornell Head Coach, Connor Buczek. “It will be a great weekend for our players, alums and friends of Cornell Lacrosse to enjoy all that Dallas has to offer and to watch the Big Red compete twice.”

North Carolina Head Coach, Joe Breschi “North Carolina is thrilled to be a part of this great event in Dallas, Texas. We have the incredible opportunity to play at the beautiful campus of SMU, against two elite opponents in Princeton and Cornell. I’d like to extend a big thank you to Corrigan Sports for putting this weekend together”

Fivestar College Lacrosse Live Dallas further reinforces Dallas’ growing reputation as a destination for major sporting events while providing a national platform to showcase the continued expansion of lacrosse across the Southwest. With two nationally televised games on ACC Network, additional coverage through ACCNX on ESPN, elite collegiate programs, out-of-state high school participation, and unique alumni programming, the event is poised to become one of the premier weekends on the spring lacrosse calendar.

Tickets for the event are available now at CollegeLacrosseLive.com

About Corrigan Sports Enterprises

Corrigan Sports Enterprises (CSE) is an award-winning sports marketing, event management, and production company that owns and operates a diverse portfolio of endurance, collegiate, amateur, and community sporting events nationwide. For more than three decades, CSE has specialized in creating memorable sports experiences that connect athletes, fans, sponsors, and host communities.

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