2025 PLL Playoffs: Bracket, teams, schedule, how to watch

The 2025 Premier Lacrosse League champions have been crowned! The New York Atlas defeated the Denver Outlaws 14-13 to claim the franchise's first title.

In the quarterfinal round, the Philadelphia Waterdogs defeated the Maryland Whipsnakes, 14-12, to earn a matchup against the New York Atlas. Philly kept it close for most of the game, but the Atlas won 13-11 to earn the first ticket to the championship game.

On the other side of the bracket, the California Redwoods beat the Carolina Chaos, 14-12, setting up a semifinal matchup against the Denver Outlaws. The Outlaws outlasted the Redwoods 12-7 to set up a matchup against the Atlas.

Here's more info on the bracket, including the full schedule and how to watch. Plus, top players and other stats on all six playoff teams.

THE NEW YORK ATLAS ARE YOUR 2025 @USBANK PLL CHAMPIONS! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/mI4BwaMWZ8

— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) September 14, 2025

Schedule

Aug. 23: Minneapolis, MN

E3 Philadelphia Waterdogs 14, E2 Maryland Whipsnakes 12

W2 California Redwoods 14, W3 Carolina Chaos 12

Sept. 1: Philadelphia, PA

E1 New York Atlas 13, E3 Philadelphia Waterdogs 11

W1 Denver Outlaws 12, W2 California Redwoods 7

Sept. 14: Harrison, NJ

PLL U.S. Bank Championship: E1 New York Atlas 14, W1 Denver Outlaws 13

Playoff teams

E1. New York Atlas

Record: 7-3

Leading scorers:

1. A Connor Shellenberger | 46 P
2. A Jeff Teat | 40 P
3. A Xander Dickson | 24 P

Faceoff:

Trevor Baptiste | 58.9%

Goalie:

Liam Entenmann | 152 SV, 57.1 SV%

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Connor Shellenberger's late goal wins it for Atlas

Connor Shellenberger goes the full length of the field to score the winning goal in Atlas' 20-19 win over the Waterdogs.

E2. Maryland Whipsnakes

Record: 4-6

Leading scorers:

1. A TJ Malone | 33 P
2. A Aidan Carroll | 29 P
3. M Matt Brandau | 25 P

Faceoff:

Joe Nardella | 59.8%

Goalie:

Emmet Carroll | 95 SV, 56.2 SV%

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Whipsnakes take final playoff spot in East with win over Cannons

Matt Brandau leads Maryland as it beats Boston and locks up a playoff spot.

E3. Philadelphia Waterdogs

Record: 4-6

Leading scorers:

1. A Michael Sowers | 41 P
2. A Kieran McArdle | 31 P
T3. M Jack Hannah | 17 P
T3. M Connor Kelly | 17 P

Faceoff:

Alec Stathakis | 52.8%

Goalie:

Matt DeLuca | 71 SV, 54.2 SV%

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Philly's CJ Kirst nets an unbelievable behind-the-back goal

Philly Waterdogs attackman CJ Kirst scores a must-see goal against the New York Atlas.

W1. Denver Outlaws

Record: 7-3

Leading scorers:

1. A Pat Kavanagh | 37 P
2. A Brennan O'Neill | 34 P
3. M Jared Bernhardt | 22 P

Faceoff:

Luke Wierman | 52.2%

Goalie:

Logan McNaney | 109 SV, 58.3 SV%

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Outlaws clinch No. 1 seed in the West with win

The Outlaws squeak out a 13-12 win against Atlas and clinch the one seed in the West.

W2. California Redwoods

Record: 5-5

Leading scorers:

1. A Chris Kavanagh | 37 P
2. A Dylan Molloy | 32 P
3. M Andrew McAdorey | 24 P

Faceoff:

TD Ierlan | 60.5%

Goalie:

Chayse Ierlan | 119 SV, 49.6 SV%

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Redwoods clinch playoff spot with win over Cannons

California clinches the last playoff spot with a win over Boston.

W3. Carolina Chaos

Record: 5-5

Leading scorers:

1. A Jackson Eicher | 28 P
2. A Owen Hiltz | 27 P
3. M Ross Scott | 20 P

Faceoff:

Justin Inacio | 60.9%

Goalie:

Blaze Riorden | 149 SV, 57.3 SV%

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Chaos clinch playoff spot with win over Outlaws

The Chaos complete another comeback and clinch a playoff spot with their win over the Outlaws.