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Lacrosse in Portugal
Portugal joined the ELF in 2016 and has become a significant Sixes tournament destination — hosting the EuroLax Sixes Cup in the Algarve and the Lisboa Lacrosse Cup.
The Portugal Lacrosse Scene
Portugal joined the ELF in 2016. The Lisboa Gladiators were the first club (September 2015) and remain the driving force behind the national scene, which has grown steadily around a strong Sixes identity.
Portugal has become a significant Sixes tournament destination. The EuroLax Sixes Cup in Monte Gordo (Algarve) draws 350+ players annually, while the Lisboa Lacrosse Cup reached its 9th edition in 2025 with 16 teams from 6+ countries. The Women’s national team made their debut in 2024, and Portugal hosted 12 teams at the 2025 Women’s Sixes Qualifier for World Games qualification.
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Clubs & Structure
Portugal’s scene is anchored by the Lisboa Gladiators, the country’s first club, with the federation building out from Lisboa.
Lisboa Gladiators
Lisboa · Founded September 2015
Field · SixesNational clubs
PLB developing structure
EmergingPortugal on the World Stage
Men’s · National programme
Men’s National Team
Men’s programme active since ELF membership in 2016. Competes in the European Sixes circuit including the EuroLax Sixes Cup in the Algarve.
Women · Debut 2024
Women’s Programme
Women’s national team made their debut in 2024. Portugal hosted the 2025 Women’s Sixes Qualifier (March 4–9) with 12 teams competing for World Games qualification.
2026 results
European Box Championships, men
17th of 18. Green group: lost to Scotland 3–18, Switzerland 7–15, Slovakia 7–13 and France 10–11. Then: lost to Slovakia 9–13 (placement round) and beat France 14–12 (17th-place game). Ireland won the title, beating Finland 9–6 in the final.
Source: EBLC 2026 men’s schedule
European Sixes Championships, women
17th of 18. Pool A: lost to Israel 3–42, France 7–15, Poland 8–14 and Latvia 8–21. Then: beat Finland 12–11 (17th-place game).
Source: World Lacrosse results
European Sixes Championships, men
Pool D, with Finland, Italy, Netherlands and Sweden. First game on 11 November against Finland.
Source: World Lacrosse schedule
Why Follow Portugal?
EuroLax Sixes Cup host (Algarve destination)
The EuroLax Sixes Cup in Monte Gordo is one of European lacrosse’s most-attended Sixes events, drawing 350+ players annually to the Algarve.
Rapid expansion — Lisboa Cup 9th edition
The Lisboa Lacrosse Cup reached its 9th edition in 2025 with 16 teams from 6+ countries, reflecting Portugal’s rapid growth as an international tournament hub.
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