The National Lacrosse League (NLL) and the NLL Players Association (NLLPA) have reached a new multi-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA), set to run through the 2029-2030 season. This development ensures that the 2025-26 season will start as planned, and free agency will resume on October 21 at noon.
NLL Commissioner Brett Frood stated, “This agreement represents a significant step forward for the future of the NLL. We are pleased that both the players and owners have mutually ratified the proposed new CBA, which will provide substantial benefit and a clear pathway toward a commercially and financially sustainable league. This is a vital time for the NLL, and we are confident that this CBA will have a positive and meaningful impact for all our constituents – teams, players, and fans. We appreciate the tireless efforts of the members of the NLL Player Relations Committee and the NLLPA leadership, both of whom devoted months to detailed, good-faith negotiations to reach this comprehensive, transformative agreement.”
Reid Reinholdt, Vice President & Executive Director of the NLLPA, commented, “The NLLPA is pleased to have reached an agreement that provides meaningful improvements for current and future players while also supporting the continued growth of the League. This agreement represents a pragmatic path forward — balancing immediate player needs with the long-term health of the game. We remained focused on ensuring player priorities were met in a way that aligns with the League’s broader vision for growth and sustainability. We look forward to moving ahead together under this new CBA and ensuring our members are fully informed as we enter this next chapter.”
The agreement is expected to support league stability and player interests as the NLL moves into its next phase.
