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ESPN Announces Commentators for 2023 Premier Lacrosse League Season

June 1, 2023 By admin Leave a Comment

The 2023 Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) season begins this weekend on ESPN platforms with a pair of doubleheaders Saturday and Sunday, June 3-4, live from Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium at the University of Albany in Albany, N.Y.

The post ESPN Announces Commentators for 2023 Premier Lacrosse League Season appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..

Filed Under: ESPN, PLL, Premier Lacrosse League

ESPN Platforms Set for Extensive Coverage of the 2023 Premier Lacrosse League Season

May 2, 2023 By admin

ESPN announced today the television and streaming schedule for the 2023 Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster season, featuring coverage of all 48 games across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+.

The post ESPN Platforms Set for Extensive Coverage of the 2023 Premier Lacrosse League Season appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..

Filed Under: ABC, ESPN, PLL, Premier Lacrosse League

ESPN Platforms to Exclusively Carry 2023 PLL Championship Series February 22-26

February 8, 2023 By admin

ESPN platforms will exclusively carry the 2023 PLL Championship Series, Wednesday – Sunday, Feb. 22-26. The four team, five-day, nine-game event will be played at The St. James just outside of Washington, D.C.

The post ESPN Platforms to Exclusively Carry 2023 PLL Championship Series February 22-26 appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..

Filed Under: ESPN, Lacrosse, Premier Lacrosse League

CRISTIANO RONALDO RETURNS TO MANCHESTER DERBY THIS SATURDAY, NOV. 6 AT 8:30 A.M. ET ON NBCSN, TELEMUNDO & UNIVERSO

November 3, 2021 By admin

Manchester United-Manchester City a Top-Five PL Matchup for 8th Time Since Start of 2013-14 Season; Special 90-Minute Premier League Mornings Pre-Match Show Saturday at 7 a.m. ET on NBCSN

Everton Manager Rafa Benítez Featured in Season Debut of MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN

Brighton & Hove Albion Host Newcastle Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBC, Peacock and Universo

Mohamed Salah and Second-Place Liverpool Visit Fourth-Place West Ham Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN and Telemundo

Christian Pulisic Returns to First-Place Chelsea (v. Burnley) on Saturday at 11 a.m. ET on Peacock; Matchweek Begins Friday, Nov. 5 as Aston Villa Visit Southampton at 4 p.m. ET on Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – November 3, 2021 – Cristiano Ronaldo and fifth-place Manchester United host third-place Manchester City in the 186th edition of the Manchester Derby this Saturday, Nov. 6 at 8:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN, Universo and Telemundo, highlighting this weekend’s Premier League action across NBC Sports.

Saturday’s match – the 17th Manchester Derby to be presented by NBC Sports – features two top-five clubs for the 8th time since the start of the 2013-14 season. Ronaldo returns to action in the Manchester Derby for the first time since 2009, and has scored three goals in his last five Manchester Derbies.

Manchester United defeated Tottenham, 3-0, last weekend as Ronaldo netted one goal and one assist in the win. Manchester City lost to Crystal Palace, 2-0, last week, marking their first Premier League loss since Aug. 15 (1-0 at Tottenham). Arlo White, Lee Dixon and Graeme Le Saux will call the match live from Old Trafford.

The weekend’s coverage gets underway this Friday, Nov. 5 on Peacock with Premier League Live at 3 p.m. ET, followed by Southampton v. Aston Villa at 4 p.m. ET and Goal Zone at 6 p.m. ET.

Coverage on Saturday begins with a special 90-minute Premier League Mornings pre-match show at 7 a.m. ET on NBCSN, leading into the Manchester Derby. Three matches will be presented live at 11 a.m. ET on Saturday: Crystal Palace v. Wolverhampton Wanderers (NBCSN, Universo), Brentford v. Norwich City (Peacock), and first-place Chelsea v. Burnley (Peacock) as Christian Pulisic is expected to make his return to the Premier League following injury. Then at 1:30 p.m. ET, Brighton & Hove Albion host Newcastle on NBC, Peacock and Universo.

Rebecca Lowe hosts this weekend’s Premier League Mornings, Premier League Live and Goal Zone shows alongside former Premier League players Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe. Paul Burmeister hosts Friday’s shows alongside Earle and Mustoe.

On Sunday, a two-hour Premier League Mornings begins at 7 a.m. ET on NBCSN, followed by Tottenham visiting Everton at 9 a.m. ET (NBCSN, Telemundo) as head coach Antonio Conte, who won the 2016-17 Premier League title with Chelsea, takes charge of his first Premier League match with Spurs. Also at 9 a.m. ET on Peacock, Arsenal host Watford and Leicester City visit Leeds United.

At 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, Mohamed Salah and second-place Liverpool visit fourth-place West Ham on NBCSN and Telemundo. White and Le Saux will call the action live from London Stadium.

The weekend’s coverage concludes Sunday at 1:30 p.m. ET with Goal Zone on NBCSN, followed by the season debut of THE MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW, hosted by Roger Bennett and Michael Davies, featuring Everton manager Rafa Benítez at 2:30 p.m. ET.

This season, Peacock will stream all games airing on the NBC broadcast network live. In addition, Peacock will feature studio shows, full match replays and the Premier League TV channel. All matchdays and windows exclusively on Peacock will feature NBC Sports’ Premier League studio coverage.

NBC SPORTS CONNECTS AMERICAN TOWNS & PREMIER LEAGUE CLUBS: MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE SUPPORTS MANCHESTER DERBY

This Thursday, NBC Sports heads to Manchester, New Hampshire, to celebrate Saturday’s Manchester Derby with a youth soccer clinic for junior high school and high school leagues and teams at 6 p.m. ET at Gill Stadium. The clinic will include t-shirt giveaways representing the Red of Manchester United and the Blue of Manchester City, life-size player cut outs, and an oversized Premier League soccer back.

This initiative is part of NBC Sports’ season launch activation showcasing American towns with the same name, or other connections, embracing the Premier League and its clubs, which are based thousands of miles away.

THE 2 ROBBIES PODCAST

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss and dissect the top Premier League storylines after every matchweek on “The 2 Robbies” podcast. On their latest episode, Earle and Mustoe discuss Manchester United’s win behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani, Manchester City’s and Liverpool’s slips, and more. The “2 Robbies” podcast is available anywhere you listen to podcasts.

PREMIER LEAGUE PICK ‘EM

NBC Sports’ Premier League Pick ‘Em returns on the free-to-play NBC Sports Predictor powered by PointsBet games app, available in the App Store and Google Play Store. Each match week, Premier League Pick ‘Em features a $50,000 jackpot prize for a “perfect score” – predicting the correct exact results of all featured matches in that contest (information on scoring, prizing, and Official Rules here).

Matches in Play for Premier League Pick ‘Em:

Match Week 11

Date Time (ET) Match
Sat., Nov. 6 1:30 p.m. – NBC, Peacock, Universo Brighton & Hove Albion v. Newcastle
Sun., Nov. 7 9 a.m. – NBCSN, Telemundo Everton v. Tottenham
Sun., Nov. 7 9 a.m. – Peacock Arsenal v. Watford
Sun., Nov. 7 9 a.m. – Peacock Leeds United v. Leicester City
Sun., Nov. 7 11:30 a.m. – NBCSN, Telemundo West Ham v. Liverpool

 

NBC SPORTS PUB PASS

For commercial establishments looking to show Premier League, they can get the NBC Sports Pub Pass, the new customizable platform specifically for the retail pub/restaurant market in the USA. The NBC Sports Pub Pass offers Pubs, Bars, Clubs and Restaurants and commercial establishments nationwide all the Premier League matches and programming specifically for commercial establishments – Live, Commercial-Free and On-Demand. To subscribe or to find out more information about the NBC Sports Pub Pass go to https://www.nbcpubpass.com/.

LIVE STREAMING

Peacock’s expansive sports programming features live sports coverage on the service including the Tour de France, 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, Premier Lacrosse League, INDYCAR, Premiership Rugby, the 2021-22 Premier League season, Sunday Night Football, and Super Bowl LVI. Peacock Originals streaming on the service now include Lost Speedways, hosted by Dale Earnhardt, Jr.; Golden: The Journey of USA’s Elite Gymnasts; My Pursuit: Life, Legacy & Jordan Burroughs; The Greatest Race; Michael Phelps: Medals, Memories & More, and In Deep with Ryan Lochte. Peacock also offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel which streams Peacock Original Brother from Another, as well as The Dan Patrick Show, PFT Live, and The Rich Eisen Show.

Premier League coverage will be available on Peacock Premium. Viewers can sign up at peacocktv.com. Peacock is currently available across devices, details here. Peacock Premium is included at no additional cost for Comcast’s eligible Xfinity X1 and Flex customers and Cox Contour customers.

Premier League games on NBC and NBCSN will be streamed on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app — NBC Sports Group’s live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs. Coverage will be streamed via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value for their subscription service, and making high quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms. The NBC Sports app is available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.

Following is NBC Sports’ schedule for the Premier League this week (all times ET, subject to change):

Date Time (ET) Match Platform
Fri., Nov. 5 3 p.m. Premier League Live Peacock
Fri., Nov. 5 4 p.m. Southampton v. Aston Villa Peacock
Fri., Nov. 5 6 p.m. Goal Zone Peacock
Sat., Nov. 6 7 a.m. Premier League Mornings NBCSN
Sat., Nov. 6 8:30 a.m. Manchester United v. Manchester City NBCSN, Telemundo, Universo
Sat., Nov. 6 10:30 a.m. Premier League Live NBCSN
Sat., Nov. 6 11 a.m. Crystal Palace v. Wolverhampton Wanderers NBCSN, Universo
Sat., Nov. 6 11 a.m. Brentford v. Norwich City Peacock
Sat., Nov. 6 11 a.m. Chelsea v. Burnley Peacock
Sat., Nov. 6 1 p.m. Premier League Live NBCSN
Sat., Nov. 6 1:30 p.m. Brighton & Hove Albion v. Newcastle NBC, Peacock, Universo
Sun., Nov. 7 7 a.m. Premier League Mornings NBCSN
Sun., Nov. 7 9 a.m. Everton v. Tottenham NBCSN, Telemundo
Sun., Nov. 7 9 a.m. Arsenal v. Watford Peacock
Sun., Nov. 7 9 a.m. Leeds United v. Leicester City Peacock
Sun., Nov. 7 11 a.m. Premier League Live NBCSN
Sun., Nov. 7 11:30 a.m. West Ham v. Liverpool NBCSN, Telemundo
Sun., Nov. 7 1:30 p.m. Goal Zone NBCSN
Sun., Nov. 7 2:30 p.m. THE MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW NBCSN

–NBC SPORTS–

Filed Under: NBC, Premier Lacrosse League, Soccer, Uncategorized

2021 PREMIER LACROSSE LEAGUE CHAMPION TO BE CROWNED SUNDAY AT NOON ET ON NBC AND PEACOCK

September 16, 2021 By admin

Two-Time Defending Champion Whipsnakes LC and Matt Rambo Face MVP Award Nominee Blaze Riorden and Chaos LC in 2020 Championship Rematch

Paul Rabil Sit-Down Interview with NBC Sports’ Paul Burmeister Discussing His Retirement to Air During Halftime

Lead PLL Commentary Team of Brendan Burke, Ryan Boyle and Paul Burmeister to Call Championship at Audi Field

PLL Championship Postgame Show to Stream Exclusively on Peacock Sunday Immediately Following Matchup

STAMFORD, Conn. – Sept. 16, 2021 – The 2021 Premier Lacrosse League champion will be crowned this Sunday when two-time defending champion Whipsnakes LC and attackman Matt Rambo face 2021 Jim Brown MVP award nominee Blaze Riorden and Chaos LC in a 2020 Championship rematch from Audi Field in Washington, D.C., at noon ET on NBC and Peacock. A Championship postgame show featuring the trophy presentation and exclusive player and coach interviews will stream exclusively on Peacock immediately following the matchup.

In last season’s Championship, Whipsnakes LC won their second straight title when they defeated Chaos 12-6 behind six goals by Zed Williams, who won Tournament MVP, at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah.

Two weeks ago, Zed Williams tallied five goals to lead the Whipsnakes offensively in their 14-10 victory over the top-seeded Waterdogs in the semifinals. In the other semifinal, Chaos defeated Atlas 15-9 behind 17 saves by Riorden and six points from midfielder Dhane Smith.

Earlier this week, PLL co-founder and all-time professional lacrosse points leader Paul Rabil announced his retirement and future initiatives associated with the sport of lacrosse. Click here for more details. NBC Sports’ Paul Burmeister will speak with Rabil during a sit-down interview that will air during halftime of the Championship.

Brendan Burke (play-by-play) and Class of 2019 National Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee Ryan Boyle (analyst) will call the Championship with sideline reporter Paul Burmeister from Audi Field.

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2021 PLL VIEWERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

  • Following the semifinals, NBC Sports’ 2021 PLL coverage on television (114,000 average viewers) is up 7% the same point in the 2019 season (107,000 viewers)
  • Redwoods LC 19-16 victory over Waterdogs LC on Saturday, July 3, ranks as the second-most watched outdoor professional lacrosse game in history, with a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 366,000 viewers across NBC, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app, only behind the PLL’s first-ever broadcast on NBC in June 2019 when Chaos LC faced Atlas LC (412,000 viewers). The matchup is the third-most watched professional lacrosse game in 16 years (2005 NLL indoor championship, Toronto v. Arizona, 689,000 viewers, NBC)
  • Atlas LC’s 13-9 win over Cannons LC in the quarterfinals on Saturday, Aug. 21, ranks as the fifth-most watched outdoor professional lacrosse game in history, with a TAD of 338,000 viewers across NBC, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app
  • Cannons LC thrilling 13-12 win over Archers LC in primetime on Sunday, July 11, marks the highest rated and most-watched PLL game on NBCSN in the league’s three-year history, with a TAD of 163,000 viewers on NBCSN
  • The conclusion of the 2021 All-Star Game on NBCSN delivered the second most-watched PLL game segment in the league’s history with a TAD of 393,000 viewers

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Over the course of the 2021 season, NBC Sports will present 44 PLL matchups, marking an NBC Sports record for the most-ever professional lacrosse game coverage in a season. 21 games — four on NBC and 17 on NBCSN — sets a record for the most-ever professional lacrosse games on television in a season. All televised coverage will also stream on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app. The complete media schedule can be found here.

2021 marks the first season that Peacock is the streaming home of the Premier Lacrosse League, featuring live, streaming coverage of every game throughout the season.

Following is the Championship schedule Sunday on NBC and Peacock:

DATE EVENT TIME (ET) NETWORK/PLATFORM
Sun., Sept. 19 Whipsnakes LC vs. Chaos LC Noon NBC, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
  Championship Postgame Show 2 p.m. Peacock

 

–NBC SPORTS–

Filed Under: NBC, PLL, Premier Lacrosse League, Uncategorized

PREMIER LACROSSE LEAGUE SEMIFINALS DOUBLEHEADER THIS SUNDAY FROM SUBARU PARK IN PHILADELPHIA PRESENTED ON NBCSN AND PEACOCK

September 2, 2021 By admin

Jeff Teat and Atlas LC vs. Blaze Riorden and Chaos LC Begin Semifinal Action Sunday at 11 a.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock

Two-Time Defending Champion Whipsnakes LC and Matt Rambo Face Zach Currier and Waterdogs LC Sunday at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock

PLL Championship – Sunday, Sept. 19, at Noon ET on NBC and Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – Sept. 2, 2021 – NBC Sports presents five straight hours of coverage of the 2021 Premier Lacrosse League semifinals this Sunday from Subaru Park in Chester, Pa., just outside of Philadelphia, beginning at 11 a.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock.

A pair of 2021 Jim Brown MVP award nominees face off in the first semifinal when attackman Jeff Teat and Atlas LC face goalie Blaze Riorden and Chaos LC Sunday at 11 a.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock. Teat, the first overall pick in the 2021 College Draft, tied for second in the league in points scored during the regular season (32).

A 30-minute program will be presented between the two semifinal matchups immediately following the conclusion of Atlas LC-Chaos LC, leading into the second semifinal when the two-time defending champion Whipsnakes LC and attackman Matt Rambo play 2021 Jim Brown MVP award nominee Zach Currier and Waterdogs LC at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock. Zed Williams tallied nine points and Rambo scored the deciding goal in the Whipsnakes 14-13 comeback victory over the Redwoods in the quarterfinals.

The two semifinal winners will face off in the 2021 PLL Championship on Sunday, Sept. 19, from Audi Park in Washington D.C. airing at noon ET on NBC and Peacock.

Brendan Burke (play-by-play) and Class of 2019 National Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee Ryan Boyle (analyst) will call the semifinals matchups from Subaru Park with sideline reporter Devan Kaney.

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VIEWERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

Atlas LC’s 13-9 win over Cannons LC in the quarterfinals on Saturday, Aug. 21, ranks as the fifth-most watched outdoor professional lacrosse game in history, with a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 338,000 viewers across NBC, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app. To date, NBC Sports’ PLL coverage (120,000 viewers) is up 4% vs. 2019.

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Over the course of the 2021 season, NBC Sports will present 44 PLL matchups, marking an NBC Sports record for the most-ever professional lacrosse game coverage in a season. 21 games — four on NBC and 17 on NBCSN — sets a record for the most-ever professional lacrosse games on television in a season. All televised coverage will also stream on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app. The complete media schedule can be found here.

2021 marks the first season that Peacock is the streaming home of the Premier Lacrosse League, featuring live, streaming coverage of every game throughout the season, including 23 events that will stream exclusively on Peacock.

2021 marks the third season of the PLL and follows a momentous offseason that saw the league merge with Major League Lacrosse (MLL), add an expansion team in the Cannons LC, and bring in new stars from the MLL and college.

Following is Sunday’s semifinals schedule on NBCSN and Peacock:

DATE GAME TIME (ET) NETWORK/PLATFORM
Sun., Sept. 5 Atlas LC vs. Chaos LC 11 a.m. NBCSN, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
  Waterdogs LC vs. Whipsnakes LC 1:30 p.m. NBCSN, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

 

–NBC SPORTS–

Filed Under: NBC, PLL, Premier Lacrosse League, Uncategorized

PREMIER LACROSSE LEAGUE QUARTERFINALS PLAYOFFS ACTION THIS WEEKEND FROM RIO TINTO STADIUM IN UTAH PRESENTED ON NBC, NBCSN AND PEACOCK

August 19, 2021 By admin

Paul Rabil and Cannons LC Face Jeff Teat and Atlas LC Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock with Semifinals Berth on the Line

PLL’s Points Leader Grant Ament and Archers LC vs. Blaze Riorden and Chaos LC in Primetime Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock

Defending Champion Whipsnakes and Matt Rambo Take on Myles Jones and Redwoods LC Saturday at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock

Peacock is Streaming Home of PLL This Season – Presenting Every Game

STAMFORD, Conn. – Aug. 19, 2021 – NBC Sports presents coverage of the 2021 Premier Lacrosse League quarterfinals this Friday and Saturday from Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah, on NBC, NBCSN and Peacock. Quarterfinals action is headlined by midfielder and PLL co-founder Paul Rabil of Cannons LC facing first overall pick in the 2021 College Draft, attackman Jeff Teat, of Atlas LC Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

The quarterfinals get underway on Friday in primetime when the PLL’s points leader attackman Grant Ament and Archers LC play 2020 Oren Lyons Goalie of the Year Blaze Riorden and Chaos LC at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock. Last weekend in the final week of the regular-season, Chaos defeated Archers 11-9 in a comeback victory.

The final semifinals berth will be on the line when the defending champion Whipsnakes LC and Matt Rambo face Myles Jones and Redwoods LC at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock.

By virtue of earning the number one overall seed during the regular-season, Waterdogs LC has secured a berth in the semifinals and will face the winner of Redwoods LC-Whipsnakes LC.

Earlier today, the PLL announced the 2021 Jim Brown MVP award nominees, which features:

  • Grant Ament, Archers LC
  • Jeff Teat, Atlas LC
  • Lyle Thompson, Cannons LC
  • Blaze Riorden, Chaos LC
  • Zach Currier, Waterdogs LC

Brendan Burke (play-by-play) and Class of 2019 National Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee Ryan Boyle (analyst) will call the quarterfinals matchups from Rio Tinto Stadium with sideline reporter Paul Burmeister.

Over the course of the 2021 season, NBC Sports will present 44 PLL matchups, marking an NBC Sports record for the most-ever professional lacrosse game coverage in a season. 21 games — four on NBC and 17 on NBCSN — sets a record for the most-ever professional lacrosse games on television in a season. All televised coverage will also stream on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app. The complete media schedule can be found here.

2021 marks the first season that Peacock is the streaming home of the Premier Lacrosse League, featuring live, streaming coverage of every game throughout the season, including 23 events that will stream exclusively on Peacock.

2021 marks the third season of the PLL and follows a momentous offseason that saw the league merge with Major League Lacrosse (MLL), add an expansion team in the Cannons LC, and bring in new stars from the MLL and college.

The 2021 PLL playoffs begin this weekend, continue with the semifinals on Sunday, Sept. 5, and culminate with the Championship on Sunday, Sept. 19.

Following is this weekend’s quarterfinals schedule on NBC, NBCSN and Peacock:

DATE GAME TIME (ET) NETWORK/PLATFORM
Fri., August 20 Archers LC vs. Chaos LC 8:30 p.m. NBCSN, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Sat., August 21 Atlas LC vs. Cannons LC 2:30 p.m. NBC, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
  Whipsnakes LC vs. Redwoods LC 6 p.m. NBCSN, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

 

–NBC SPORTS–

Filed Under: NBC, Premier Lacrosse League, Uncategorized

BEST LACROSSE PLAYERS IN THE WORLD FACE OFF TOMORROW IN PREMIER LACROSSE LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME ON NBCSN AND PEACOCK

July 17, 2021 By admin

PLL Points Leader Grant Ament to Captain Adversaries Against 2020 PLL Goalie of the Year Blaze Riorden’s Defenders in All-Star Game Tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock

Skills Competition Featuring Four Events Tomorrow at 9:30 p.m. ET Exclusively on Peacock

Last Weekend’s Cannons LC Win Over Archers LC Marks Most-Watched PLL Game on NBCSN in League History

STAMFORD, Conn. – July 17, 2021 – The best lacrosse players in the world face off in the 2021 Premier Lacrosse League All-Star Game from PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock. The PLL Skills Competition will be presented following the game at 9:30 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock.

Current PLL points leader Grant Ament of Archers LC will lead the Adversaries team against the Defenders, captained by 2020 Oren Lyons Goalie of the Year Blaze Riorden of Chaos LC. The best players in the world, including Redwoods attackman Rob Pannell, Archers midfielder Tom Schreiber, Redwoods midfielder Myles Jones and Archers attackman Will Manny will take the field alongside Ament and Riorden. Rosters for both teams can be viewed here.

During halftime of the All-Star Game, the Fastest Shot competition will be held, which will feature each player taking two shots from 10 yards. Four additional Skills Competition events will be contested following the game at 9:30 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock. Following is the order of the events:

  • Fastest Player: Players run from the end line to the top of the opposite 2-point arc, with the first 3 athletes to cross the line moving on to Round 2.
  • Freestyle Challenge: Players have 30 seconds each to score 1 goal in the most creative and skillful way possible.
  • Goalie Competition: The goalie who makes the most saves wins the competition.
  • Accuracy Challenge: Players have 30 seconds to hit as many targets as they can from a distance of 10 yards.

Click here for a full list of Skills Competition participants.

Brendan Burke (play-by-play) and Class of 2019 National Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee Ryan Boyle (analyst) will call All-Star Weekend from PayPal Park with sideline reporter Chantel McCabe.

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VIEWERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

Last Sunday’s Cannons LC thrilling 13-12 win over Archers LC in primetime marks the highest rated and most-watched PLL game on NBCSN in the league’s three-year history, with 162,000 TV-only viewers on NBCSN.

Redwoods LC 19-16 victory over Waterdogs LC on Saturday, July 3, ranks as the second-most watched outdoor professional lacrosse game in history, with a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 366,000 viewers across NBC, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app, only behind the PLL’s first-ever broadcast on NBC in June 2019 when Chaos LC faced Atlas LC (412,000 viewers). The matchup is the third-most watched professional lacrosse game in 16 years (2005 NLL indoor championship, Toronto v. Arizona, 689,000 viewers, NBC).

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Over the course of the 2021 season, NBC Sports will present 44 PLL matchups, marking an NBC Sports record for the most-ever professional lacrosse game coverage in a season. 21 games — four on NBC and 17 on NBCSN — sets a record for the most-ever professional lacrosse games on television in a season. All televised coverage will also stream on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app. The complete media schedule can be found here.

2021 marks the first season that Peacock is the streaming home of the Premier Lacrosse League, featuring live, streaming coverage of every game throughout the season, including 23 events that will stream exclusively on Peacock.

2021 marks the third season of the PLL and follows a momentous offseason that saw the league merge with Major League Lacrosse (MLL), add an expansion team in the Cannons LC, and bring in new stars from the MLL and college.

The 2021 PLL season spans 11 weeks across the country, featuring seven regular-season weekends, an all-star weekend and three playoff weekends. The playoffs begin on Friday, Aug. 20, and culminate with the Championship on Sunday, Sept. 19.

Following is tomorrow’s All-Star Weekend schedule on NBCSN and Peacock:

DATE GAME TIME (ET) NETWORK/PLATFORM
Sun., July 18 All-Star Game 7 p.m. NBCSN, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
  All-Star Skills 9:30 p.m. Peacock

 

–NBC SPORTS–

Filed Under: NBC, PLL, Premier Lacrosse League, Uncategorized

NBC SPORTS PRESENTS PREMIER LACROSSE LEAGUE FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND ACTION FROM JAMES SHUART STADIUM ON LONG ISLAND ON NBC, NBCSN AND PEACOCK

July 1, 2021 By admin

PLL Points Leader Rob Pannell and Redwoods LC Face Waterdogs LC Saturday at Noon ET on NBC and Peacock

Defending Champion Whipsnakes LC vs. League-Leading Archers LC at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock Kicks Off July 4 Doubleheader, Followed by Chrome LC-Atlas LC at 3:15 p.m. ET on Peacock

Brendan Burke, Ryan Boyle and Paul Burmeister to Call Holiday Weekend Matchups

Peacock is Streaming Home of PLL This Season – Presenting Every Game

STAMFORD, Conn. – July 1, 2021 – NBC Sports presents a Fourth of July holiday weekend celebration of the 2021 Premier Lacrosse League Friday-Sunday on NBC, NBCSN and Peacock. James Shuart Stadium in Hempstead, N.Y., will play host to five matchups, beginning tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET when the league-leading Archers LC aim to remain undefeated against Chrome LC exclusively on Peacock. Archers LC own the largest goal differential in the PLL (25) and are led offensively by attackman Grant Ament, who is second in the league in points (15) and first in assists (10).

Saturday’s doubleheader begins when Redwoods LC face Waterdogs LC at noon ET on NBC and Peacock. Redwoods attackman Rob Pannell leads the league in points (16). The second matchup of the afternoon is Cannons LC against Chaos LC at 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock, which features Cannons midfielder and PLL co-founder Paul Rabil aiming to re-claim the all-time professional lacrosse points record. He currently trails John Grant Jr. by only two points.

On July 4, the Archers face defending champion Whipsnakes LC at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock. Reigning MVP and Whipsnakes attackman Zed Williams leads the PLL in one-point goals with 11. Chrome LC take on Atlas LC in the second game of the holiday doubleheader at 3:15 p.m. ET on Peacock.

Brendan Burke (play-by-play) and Class of 2019 National Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee Ryan Boyle (analyst) will call the holiday weekend matchups with sideline reporter Paul Burmeister.

Over the course of the 2021 season, NBC Sports will present 44 PLL matchups, marking an NBC Sports record for the most-ever professional lacrosse game coverage in a season. 21 games — four on NBC and 17 on NBCSN — sets a record for the most-ever professional lacrosse games on television in a season. All televised coverage will also stream on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app. The complete media schedule can be found here.

2021 marks the first season that Peacock is the streaming home of the Premier Lacrosse League, featuring live, streaming coverage of every game throughout the season, including 23 events that will stream exclusively on Peacock.

2021 marks the third season of the PLL and follows a momentous offseason that saw the league merge with Major League Lacrosse (MLL), add an expansion team in the Cannons LC, and bring in new stars from the MLL and college.

The 2021 PLL season spans 11 weeks across the country, featuring seven regular-season weekends, an all-star weekend and three playoff weekends. The playoffs begin on Friday, Aug. 20, and culminate with the Championship on Sunday, Sept. 19.

Following is this weekend’s schedule on NBC, NBCSN and Peacock:

DATE GAME TIME (ET) NETWORK/PLATFORM
Fri., July 2 Archers LC vs. Chrome LC 7 p.m. Peacock
Sat., July 3 Redwoods LC vs. Waterdogs LC Noon NBC, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
  Cannons LC vs. Chaos LC 3 p.m. NBCSN, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Sun., July 4 Whipsnakes LC vs. Archers LC 12:30 p.m. NBCSN, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
  Chrome LC vs. Atlas LC 3:15 p.m. Peacock

 

–NBC SPORTS–

Filed Under: NBC, PLL, Premier Lacrosse League, Uncategorized

PREMIER LACROSSE LEAGUE CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND AT HOMEWOOD FIELD IN BALTIMORE ON NBCSN AND PEACOCK

June 25, 2021 By admin

Co-Standings Leader Archers LC Take on Waterdogs LC Tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock

Defending Champion Whipsnakes LC Face 2021 PLL College Draft First Overall Pick Jeff Teat and Atlas LC at 8 p.m. ET Tonight on Peacock; Encore at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN

Brendan Burke, Ryan Boyle and Corey Robinson to Call All Five Matchups

Peacock is Streaming Home of PLL This Season – Presenting Every Game

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 25, 2021 – The 2021 Premier Lacrosse League season is in Baltimore, Md., this weekend at Homewood Field for five matchups across NBCSN and Peacock. The first matchup of the weekend will feature the defending champion Whipsnakes LC against Atlas LC tonight at 8 p.m. ET on Peacock, with an encore presentation at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN. Atlas attackman Jeff Teat, the first overall pick in the 2021 PLL College Draft, will be making his professional lacrosse debut.

Saturday’s doubleheader features Redwoods LC facing Chaos LC at 5:15 p.m. ET on Peacock. Redwoods midfielder Kyle Harrison will be playing in his final game at Homewood Field, the home field of his alma mater, Johns Hopkins University. Redwoods teammate Rob Pannell leads the league in points (13). In the nightcap, co-standings leader Archers LC take on Waterdogs LC at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock. Televised coverage will also stream on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.

Sunday will feature a doubleheader exclusively on Peacock with Cannons LC facing Atlas LC at noon ET, and Chrome LC taking on Whipsnakes LC at 2:45 p.m. ET. Cannons attackman Lyle Thompson ranks tied for first in the league lead in goals scored (10), while teammate midfielder and PLL co-founder Paul Rabil is tied for third in goals (7).

Brendan Burke (play-by-play) and Class of 2019 National Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee Ryan Boyle (analyst) will call all five matchups from Homewood Field alongside sideline reporter Corey Robinson.

Over the course of the 2021 season, NBC Sports will present 44 PLL matchups, marking an NBC Sports record for the most-ever professional lacrosse game coverage in a season. 21 games — four on NBC and 17 on NBCSN — sets a record for the most-ever professional lacrosse games on television in a season. The complete media schedule can be found here.

2021 marks the first season that Peacock is the streaming home of the Premier Lacrosse League, featuring live, streaming coverage of every game throughout the season, including 23 events that will stream exclusively on Peacock.

2021 marks the third season of the PLL and follows a momentous offseason that saw the league merge with Major League Lacrosse (MLL), add an expansion team in the Cannons LC, and bring in new stars from the MLL and college.

The 2021 PLL season spans 11 weeks across the country, featuring seven regular-season weekends, an all-star weekend and three playoff weekends. The playoffs begin on Friday, Aug. 20, and culminate with the Championship on Sunday, Sept. 19.

Following is this weekend’s schedule on NBCSN and Peacock:

DATE GAME TIME (ET) NETWORK/PLATFORM
Fri., June 25 Whipsnakes LC vs. Atlas LC 8 p.m. Peacock
  Whipsnakes LC vs. Atlas LC (Encore) 11:30 p.m. NBCSN, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Sat., June 26 Redwoods LC vs. Chaos LC 5:15 p.m. Peacock
  Waterdogs LC vs. Archers LC 8 p.m. NBCSN, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Sun., June 27 Cannons LC vs. Atlas LC Noon Peacock
  Chrome LC vs. Whipsnakes LC 2:45 p.m. Peacock

 

–NBC SPORTS–

Filed Under: NBC, PLL, Premier Lacrosse League, Uncategorized

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