presented by the National Lacrosse Tour
The Masters National Challenge is the second stop on the National Lacrosse Tour and a critical moment in the Road to Champ Camp. Presented by the National Lacrosse Tour, the Masters National Challenge is not just a tournament. It is a full-scale lacrosse experience that blends elite competition, positional training, Division I coaching, and player development programming into one weekend that can change the trajectory of a player’s recruiting future.
Every player who steps on the field at the Masters National Challenge has earned their invitation. Spots are limited. Rosters are set. The competition is real.
Event Format
The Masters National Challenge features four teams of 18 players, built by position:
4 Attackmen · 5 Midfielders · 2 Faceoff Specialists · 5 Defenders · 2 Goalies
BIRTH YEAR DIVISIONS: 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015
Coaching
Every high school player at the Masters National Challenge receives hands-on coaching from Division I college coaches. These are not observers in the stands. They are on the field, running sessions, coaching games, and evaluating talent up close. The coaches on the sideline are the same coaches building rosters at the highest level of college lacrosse. The recruiting conversation does not wait for the spring. It starts here.
What to Expect
Media Day and Positional Training
The event opens with Media Day and positional training sessions led by Division I college coaches. Each athlete is individually spotlighted during Media Day and content is captured and added directly to their player profile page. Seminars run throughout the weekend covering topics including recruiting, mental performance, and media.
Round Robin Competition
Round robin play gives every player meaningful game time with every performance tracked toward their NLT ranking. Rankings update in real time throughout the season, and the Masters National Challenge is one of the most important opportunities to climb.
Bracket Play and Championship
The weekend closes with bracket play and the Masters National Challenge Championship. Every game on Championship Day is another opportunity to perform in front of Division I coaches as the Road to Champ Camp 2027 builds toward its conclusion.
The Road to Champ Camp
The Masters National Challenge is Stop 2 on the Road to Champ Camp 2027. Points carry forward. Two stops remain.
Players Invitational → Masters National Challenge → US Open → Champ Camp 2027
The NLT 25, the 25 best players per grad year class, will be revealed at Champ Camp 2027 at the University of Delaware.
APPLICATIONS OPEN IN MAY 2026
