GITNUXREPORT 2025

Lacrosse Growth Statistics

Lacrosse worldwide surged, with youth participation and industry growth soaring.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Key Statistics

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Major sports brands like Nike, Adidas, and Warrior have expanded their lacrosse product lines by over 300% in the last decade

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The average annual growth rate of lacrosse equipment sales from 2010 to 2022 was approximately 12%

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The number of official lacrosse rules and regulations published by the World Lacrosse organization has increased by 60% from 2010 to 2022, reflecting organizational growth

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The percentage of interscholastic athletic budgets allocated to lacrosse has increased from 2% in 2010 to over 8% in 2022, indicating increased institutional support

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The number of women’s professional lacrosse leagues worldwide grew from 2 in 2017 to 7 in 2023, reflecting industry expansion

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International tournaments featuring lacrosse have increased by 120% from 2010 to 2022, indicating global expansion

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The total revenue generated by lacrosse equipment sales in the US was approximately $350 million in 2022

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The number of organized lacrosse tournaments in the US increased by 150% from 2010 to 2022

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The international lacrosse market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5% from 2023 to 2028

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The cumulative number of lacrosse-themed apparel items sold in the US increased by 350% from 2015 to 2023

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The average ticket sales for college lacrosse matches doubled from 2018 to 2022, reaching over 25,000 per game in some tournaments

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The number of lacrosse-related apps available on app stores increased by over 200% from 2018 to 2023, offering games, training, and coaching tools

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The global lacrosse equipment market was valued at $226 million in 2022 and is expected to reach $344 million by 2028, with a CAGR of 7.7%

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The number of lacrosse-themed social media followers has grown by over 500% from 2015 to 2023, indicating rising popularity

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The growth rate of lacrosse-related event attendance at major sporting expos increased by 300% over the past decade, indicating rising industry interest

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The number of lacrosse-specific training facilities increased by 150% from 2015 to 2023, reflecting infrastructure growth

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Broadcast coverage of lacrosse games on major networks increased by 200% from 2018 to 2023, expanding audience reach

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The number of lacrosse players in the United States has grown from approximately 20,000 in 2000 to over 950,000 in 2022

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Youth lacrosse participation increased by 800% from 2000 to 2022

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In 2022, there were over 270,000 high school lacrosse players nationwide

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The number of women’s lacrosse teams in colleges increased by 474% from 1999 to 2022

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Boys’ youth lacrosse participation grew by 1,200% from 2000 to 2022

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The fastest-growing sport in the US between 2000 and 2020, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations, is lacrosse

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Lacrosse is played in all 50 states, with California, New York, and Maryland leading in participation

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The number of US colleges offering lacrosse programs increased from 336 in 2010 to over 600 in 2022

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The average size of a youth lacrosse league increased from 50 to over 300 participants in the past decade

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Female participation in lacrosse at the youth level has grown by over 600% since 2000

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The number of adult recreational lacrosse players in the US has doubled since 2010, reaching approximately 250,000 in 2022

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In 2022, the top five states for youth lacrosse participation were Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia

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The average age of a lacrosse player in the US is 16 years old, indicating a strong youth engagement

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The growth rate of women’s collegiate lacrosse teams was approximately 20% annually between 2010 and 2022

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The number of weekly youth lacrosse clinics increased by 1,000% from 2010 to 2023

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The growth of lacrosse popularity has led to the establishment of over 1,200 new clubs and leagues across the US since 2010

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The number of high school lacrosse programs in the US increased by over 50% in the last decade, reaching over 3,500

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The median launch date of new lacrosse startups in North America was 2015, reflecting recent industry growth

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Over 80% of new lacrosse players in the US cite media exposure and accessibility as the main reasons for starting the sport

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Growth of lacrosse participation has contributed to a 60% increase in US sports-related TV viewership for lacrosse from 2015 to 2022

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The percentage of US high schools offering lacrosse increased from 5% in 2000 to over 20% in 2022

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The number of third-party lacrosse coaching certifications issued in North America increased by 300% from 2010 to 2022, indicating professionalization of the sport

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The U.S. Lacrosse organization launched a national marketing campaign in 2020 that increased youth participation registration by over 50% within two years

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Over 30% of new lacrosse clubs formed in the past five years are solely focused on youth development, demonstrating focus on grassroots growth

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The number of collegiate men's lacrosse programs increased by approximately 25% between 2010 and 2022, from about 70 to over 85

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The growth of lacrosse in Canada has contributed to over a 200% increase in youth participation there since 2000

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The number of youth lacrosse players in urban areas increased by 400% from 2000 to 2022, reflecting urbanization of the sport

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The average number of goals scored per game in NCAA men's lacrosse increased by 15% from 2015 to 2022, showing increased offensive play

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The number of women’s lacrosse players in college rose from 10,000 in 2010 to over 35,000 in 2022, a 250% increase

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The percentage of youth lacrosse participation among minorities increased from 8% in 2010 to 25% in 2022, reflecting improved diversity

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Video tutorials and online coaching sessions have increased by 400% in popularity, contributing to skill development among new players

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The number of youth lacrosse programs in underserved communities grew by 250% from 2010 to 2023, aiding community engagement

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The adoption of female-specific lacrosse equipment has increased by 180% since 2010, highlighting gender-specific market expansion

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The average age of newly registered lacrosse coaches in the US is 34 years old, emphasizing growth among young professionals

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The number of licensed lacrosse referees increased by 250% in North America from 2010 to 2022, indicating formalization of officiating standards

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The introduction of girl’s lacrosse in 2000 has resulted in a 400% increase in the number of women’s high school teams by 2022

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Key Highlights

  • The number of lacrosse players in the United States has grown from approximately 20,000 in 2000 to over 950,000 in 2022
  • Youth lacrosse participation increased by 800% from 2000 to 2022
  • In 2022, there were over 270,000 high school lacrosse players nationwide
  • The number of women’s lacrosse teams in colleges increased by 474% from 1999 to 2022
  • Boys’ youth lacrosse participation grew by 1,200% from 2000 to 2022
  • The fastest-growing sport in the US between 2000 and 2020, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations, is lacrosse
  • Lacrosse is played in all 50 states, with California, New York, and Maryland leading in participation
  • The number of US colleges offering lacrosse programs increased from 336 in 2010 to over 600 in 2022
  • The total revenue generated by lacrosse equipment sales in the US was approximately $350 million in 2022
  • The average size of a youth lacrosse league increased from 50 to over 300 participants in the past decade
  • Female participation in lacrosse at the youth level has grown by over 600% since 2000
  • The number of adult recreational lacrosse players in the US has doubled since 2010, reaching approximately 250,000 in 2022
  • In 2022, the top five states for youth lacrosse participation were Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia

Lacrosse is experiencing explosive growth across the United States, with participation soaring by over 800% since 2000 and transforming from a niche sport into a mainstream phenomenon enjoyed by nearly a million players and countless communities nationwide.

Equipment, Apparel, and Technology

  • Major sports brands like Nike, Adidas, and Warrior have expanded their lacrosse product lines by over 300% in the last decade
  • The average annual growth rate of lacrosse equipment sales from 2010 to 2022 was approximately 12%

Equipment, Apparel, and Technology Interpretation

With a 300% surge in product lines and a steady 12% annual sales growth from 2010 to 2022, lacrosse's rapid ascent confirms it has firmly moved from niche sport to mainstream must-have, leaving traditional giants scrambling to keep up.

Institutional and Educational Adoption

  • The number of official lacrosse rules and regulations published by the World Lacrosse organization has increased by 60% from 2010 to 2022, reflecting organizational growth
  • The percentage of interscholastic athletic budgets allocated to lacrosse has increased from 2% in 2010 to over 8% in 2022, indicating increased institutional support

Institutional and Educational Adoption Interpretation

As lacrosse's rulebook expands by 60% and school budgets allocate over four times the amount to the sport since 2010, the game is clearly crossing the organizational and institutional midfield into mainstream prominence.

International and Competitive Landscape

  • The number of women’s professional lacrosse leagues worldwide grew from 2 in 2017 to 7 in 2023, reflecting industry expansion
  • International tournaments featuring lacrosse have increased by 120% from 2010 to 2022, indicating global expansion

International and Competitive Landscape Interpretation

The rapid expansion of women’s professional lacrosse leagues from 2 to 7 and a 120% surge in international tournaments over a decade signals not just growth, but a resounding global call for the sport’s increasing prominence on the world stage.

Market Size and Revenue

  • The total revenue generated by lacrosse equipment sales in the US was approximately $350 million in 2022
  • The number of organized lacrosse tournaments in the US increased by 150% from 2010 to 2022
  • The international lacrosse market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5% from 2023 to 2028
  • The cumulative number of lacrosse-themed apparel items sold in the US increased by 350% from 2015 to 2023
  • The average ticket sales for college lacrosse matches doubled from 2018 to 2022, reaching over 25,000 per game in some tournaments
  • The number of lacrosse-related apps available on app stores increased by over 200% from 2018 to 2023, offering games, training, and coaching tools
  • The global lacrosse equipment market was valued at $226 million in 2022 and is expected to reach $344 million by 2028, with a CAGR of 7.7%
  • The number of lacrosse-themed social media followers has grown by over 500% from 2015 to 2023, indicating rising popularity
  • The growth rate of lacrosse-related event attendance at major sporting expos increased by 300% over the past decade, indicating rising industry interest
  • The number of lacrosse-specific training facilities increased by 150% from 2015 to 2023, reflecting infrastructure growth
  • Broadcast coverage of lacrosse games on major networks increased by 200% from 2018 to 2023, expanding audience reach

Market Size and Revenue Interpretation

Lacrosse's explosive growth—spanning a 350% surge in apparel, doubling of game attendance, a quintuple increase in social media followers, and a 200% rise in app options—suggests that what was once considered a niche sport is swiftly evolving into a mainstream cultural phenomenon, with revenues and global markets following suit like a well-trained attackmen closing in on the goal.

Participation Trends and Demographics

  • The number of lacrosse players in the United States has grown from approximately 20,000 in 2000 to over 950,000 in 2022
  • Youth lacrosse participation increased by 800% from 2000 to 2022
  • In 2022, there were over 270,000 high school lacrosse players nationwide
  • The number of women’s lacrosse teams in colleges increased by 474% from 1999 to 2022
  • Boys’ youth lacrosse participation grew by 1,200% from 2000 to 2022
  • The fastest-growing sport in the US between 2000 and 2020, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations, is lacrosse
  • Lacrosse is played in all 50 states, with California, New York, and Maryland leading in participation
  • The number of US colleges offering lacrosse programs increased from 336 in 2010 to over 600 in 2022
  • The average size of a youth lacrosse league increased from 50 to over 300 participants in the past decade
  • Female participation in lacrosse at the youth level has grown by over 600% since 2000
  • The number of adult recreational lacrosse players in the US has doubled since 2010, reaching approximately 250,000 in 2022
  • In 2022, the top five states for youth lacrosse participation were Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia
  • The average age of a lacrosse player in the US is 16 years old, indicating a strong youth engagement
  • The growth rate of women’s collegiate lacrosse teams was approximately 20% annually between 2010 and 2022
  • The number of weekly youth lacrosse clinics increased by 1,000% from 2010 to 2023
  • The growth of lacrosse popularity has led to the establishment of over 1,200 new clubs and leagues across the US since 2010
  • The number of high school lacrosse programs in the US increased by over 50% in the last decade, reaching over 3,500
  • The median launch date of new lacrosse startups in North America was 2015, reflecting recent industry growth
  • Over 80% of new lacrosse players in the US cite media exposure and accessibility as the main reasons for starting the sport
  • Growth of lacrosse participation has contributed to a 60% increase in US sports-related TV viewership for lacrosse from 2015 to 2022
  • The percentage of US high schools offering lacrosse increased from 5% in 2000 to over 20% in 2022
  • The number of third-party lacrosse coaching certifications issued in North America increased by 300% from 2010 to 2022, indicating professionalization of the sport
  • The U.S. Lacrosse organization launched a national marketing campaign in 2020 that increased youth participation registration by over 50% within two years
  • Over 30% of new lacrosse clubs formed in the past five years are solely focused on youth development, demonstrating focus on grassroots growth
  • The number of collegiate men's lacrosse programs increased by approximately 25% between 2010 and 2022, from about 70 to over 85
  • The growth of lacrosse in Canada has contributed to over a 200% increase in youth participation there since 2000
  • The number of youth lacrosse players in urban areas increased by 400% from 2000 to 2022, reflecting urbanization of the sport
  • The average number of goals scored per game in NCAA men's lacrosse increased by 15% from 2015 to 2022, showing increased offensive play
  • The number of women’s lacrosse players in college rose from 10,000 in 2010 to over 35,000 in 2022, a 250% increase
  • The percentage of youth lacrosse participation among minorities increased from 8% in 2010 to 25% in 2022, reflecting improved diversity
  • Video tutorials and online coaching sessions have increased by 400% in popularity, contributing to skill development among new players
  • The number of youth lacrosse programs in underserved communities grew by 250% from 2010 to 2023, aiding community engagement
  • The adoption of female-specific lacrosse equipment has increased by 180% since 2010, highlighting gender-specific market expansion
  • The average age of newly registered lacrosse coaches in the US is 34 years old, emphasizing growth among young professionals
  • The number of licensed lacrosse referees increased by 250% in North America from 2010 to 2022, indicating formalization of officiating standards
  • The introduction of girl’s lacrosse in 2000 has resulted in a 400% increase in the number of women’s high school teams by 2022

Participation Trends and Demographics Interpretation

Lacrosse’s explosive rise from just 20,000 players in 2000 to nearly a million in 2022 has transformed it into a national phenomenon—proof that, in America, the sport is quick on the field, fast in growth, and now, no longer just a game for the few but a booming pastime boasting grassroots clubs, professionalized coaching, and a vibrant, diverse future.