Las Vegas, NV (October 22, 2025) – The National Lacrosse League (NLL) and the National Lacrosse League Players Association (NLLPA) announced that they have agreed to terms on a multi-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The new CBA will extend through the 2029-2030 season. The agreement includes provisions allowing for mutual opt-outs under special circumstances, reflecting a shared commitment to flexibility and long-term league growth and stability.
“This agreement represents a significant step forward for the future of the NLL,” said Brett Frood, NLL Commissioner. “We are pleased that both the players and owners have mutually ratified the proposed new CBA, which will provide substantial benefit and a clear pathway toward a commercially and financially sustainable league. This is a vital time for the NLL, and we are confident that this CBA will have a positive and meaningful impact for all our constituents – teams, players, and fans. We appreciate the tireless efforts of the members of the NLL Player Relations Committee and the NLLPA leadership, both of whom devoted months to detailed, good-faith negotiations to reach this comprehensive, transformative agreement.”
Reid Reinholdt, Vice President & Executive Director of the NLLPA, states, “The NLLPA is pleased to have reached an agreement that provides meaningful improvements for current and future players while also supporting the continued growth of the League. This agreement represents a pragmatic path forward — balancing immediate player needs with the long-term health of the game. We remained focused on ensuring player priorities were met in a way that aligns with the League’s broader vision for growth and sustainability. We look forward to moving ahead together under this new CBA and ensuring our members are fully informed as we enter this next chapter.”
Under the terms of the new CBA, the league and players have aligned on key structural and economic components designed to foster continued growth, strategic alignment, and strengthen the overall professional box lacrosse ecosystem. The agreement underscores the shared vision of the NLL and NLLPA to expand opportunities for member teams and athletes and further elevate the league’s commercial success.
League-wide training camps presented by Warrior, begin on October 31. The Las Vegas Desert Dogs open their season on the road in Vancouver on Saturday, December, 13th, 2025.
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The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is North America’s largest professional lacrosse league and welcomed more than 1 million fans for the third consecutive year during the 2024-25 season. Founded in 1986, the NLL is comprised of 14 franchises across Canada and the United States, and recently unveiled its largest brand campaign ever, “Welcome to The Next Major League™” and introduced its comprehensive grassroots initiative, NLL UnBOXed™, that will expand the League’s footprint to 60 communities across North America by 2028. For the latest scores and developments in the National Lacrosse League, please visit: NLL.com and find the NLL on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and TikTok. Games are available live and streaming on TSN, TSN+, ESPN, and NLL+.
