NCAA men's lacrosse tournament Final Four predictions 2026: Why Princeton, Notre Dame will advance to title game

The 2026 NCAA men's lacrosse tournament Final Four is scheduled for May 23-25 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia, with the championship game on May 25 at noon. Top-seeded Princeton (15-2), averaging 15.5 goals per game in the tournament, faces Duke (11-4), while No. 2 Notre Dame (12-2), averaging 16.5 goals, takes on No. 6 Syracuse (13-5) in the semifinals. The article predicts Princeton and Notre Dame will advance to the title game, with Princeton seeking its first championship appearance since 2002 and Notre Dame aiming for a third national title in four years.