ULAX Lacrosse League - Independence Cup Men 2026
Men's Box Lacrosse Tournament Played at Buffalo RiverWorks

Welcome to the ULAX Independence Cup! Games will be played at Buffalo RiverWorks on Saturday, May 2nd. Register with a team, group or as a solo free agent and we'll place you on a team. Follow the link below for additional details and to register today (space is limited).






Tournament Location: Buffalo RiverWorks
(Click link above for directions)

The Cost:
  • ULAX Affiliated Teams/Clubs: $1,250
  • All Other Teams/Clubs: $1,500
  • Free Agents: $100/player
    • Priority Registration Deadline: Deposit must be received by April 4th. Space is limited so be sure to secure your spot sooner than later as spots are given on a first come first serve basis.

    Cost Includes:
  • Round Robin (2 scheduled games/team (18-minute running halves))
  • Playoff Tournament for the top teams (18-minute running halves)
  • ULAX Tournament Jersey (required to play - unless given prior approval to wear team custom unis)
  • Photos and Stats
  • Certified officials
  • Championship prize (e.g., shirts) for the Champs
  • Champions Team name added to the Independence Cup Trophy!!

    • The Format:
    All teams will compete in a two game round robin to determine seedings; and the top teams will advance to the tournament playoffs in the afternoon (tiebreaker: gf/ga differential). Each team will be scheduled to play a minimum of 2 games.

    2026 Independence Cup Schedule
  • Saturday, May 2nd - Round Robin (9am - 3pm)
  • Saturday, May 2nd - Playoff Tourney (3pm - 6pm)
    • NOTE: Tiebreaker, if any, based on GF/GA differential.

    Additional Registration Info:

    Building your own team? Email us your team name and we'll get it up on the site for your players to begin registering.

    Playing with friends? Sign up as a free agent and put each other's names in the "friends who also play" section

    Signing up solo? Register as a free agent and we'll place you on a team.

    WEATHER POLICY:
    We will send a tourney wide email to notify all players of any postponements/cancellations related to weather.

    REFUND POLICY:
    No refunds. In the event we have to cancel the tournament due to extenuating circumstances (e.g., weather, state restrictions etc.), we will provide a credit for a future event.

    Questions? Email us at: tournaments@ulax.org

    Location

    Buffalo RiverWorks

    359 Ganson St, Buffalo, NY 14203

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