The journey to the 2026 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship continues at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Women’s Lacrosse Championship, hosted by Lacrosse Australia from January 6-11 at the Sunshine Coast Stadium in Queensland.
Eight teams will compete for the continental championship: Australia; China; Hong Kong, China; Korea; Japan; New Zealand; Philippines and Chinese Taipei.
Three spots in the 16-team field for the 2026 WL Women’s Championship will be awarded to the top three finishers outside of Japan, which is automatically included as the host in 2026. Seven spots have already been awarded to teams during the 2025 European Women’s Lacrosse Championship in July.
With Olympic glory now a possibility, women’s lacrosse is on the rise in Australia
Women’s lacrosse has been played in Australia since 1906.
Now it’s returning to the Olympic Games after an 80-year hiatus, and Australian players believe we’re a medal chance.
Longstanding Australian lacrosse representative Ashtyn Hiron said IT WAS a massive moment for the sport.
Australian lacrosse players call for more funding, as women’s team looks to 2028 LA Olympics
Australian lacrosse players are competing in the 2024 Women’s Under 20 World Championship in Hong Kong.
Players are also already preparing for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, where lacrosse will return as an Olympic sport.
USF Lacrosse’s Natalie Eastwood Selected To Australian U20 National Team
“We are so proud of Natalie for being our first player in program history to make a national team. Her selection to be a member of the Australian U20 National team is a testament to her commitment, work ethic, and talent” said USF Lacrosse Head Coach Mindy McCord