Brandeis announces addition of women's lacrosse as newest varsity sport

Judges will take the field in Spring 2027

Women's Lacrosse 7/31/2025 9:00:00 AM

Brandeis announces addition of women's lacrosse as newest varsity sport

Judges will take the field in Spring 2027

WALTHAM, Mass. -- Brandeis University will add women's lacrosse as the newest varsity sport for the Judges, with competition set to begin during the 2026–27 academic year. This marks an exciting expansion of the athletic department's commitment to student-athlete development and growing opportunities for participation in collegiate athletics.

Currently, all but seven private selective Division III schools in the northeast have women's lacrosse included in their portfolio of varsity sports. Over the past decade, women's lacrosse has seen a significant surge in participation across all levels of play and remains one of the fastest-growing women's collegiate sports. The addition will provide new athletic opportunities for women, strengthen Brandeis' competitive standing in New England, and contribute to the university's broader enrollment and engagement strategies.

"Adding women's lacrosse is more than a program expansion — it's an investment in the future of women's sports and the student-athlete experience at Brandeis," said Brandeis Director of Athletics Jessica Chapin '10. "This is a momentous step forward for our program and the University as a whole. It allows the athletic department to further align with the institution's strategic goals, broaden athletic offerings, and foster excellence across campus. I am thrilled to be a part of the growth of women's lacrosse and Brandeis Athletics."

A national search for the program's first head coach will begin immediately. Brandeis intends to hire a full-time coach this fall to allow time to develop the program and recruit a competitive roster in preparation for the team's inaugural season in the spring of 2027.

The addition of women's lacrosse will increase the total number of varsity programs at Brandeis to twenty and will provide Judges student-athletes with more opportunities to compete and succeed. Lacrosse will join the department's six existing spring programs including softball, baseball, men's & women's outdoor track and field, and men's & women's tennis.

Current or prospective students interested in participating in women's lacrosse at Brandeis can reach out to athletics@brandeis.edu. Candidates for the coaching position are encouraged to apply via Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse posting on the Careers at Brandeis website.

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