2026 African Sixes Lacrosse Championships
2 Dec - 5 Dec SAST (+02:00)
St Stithians College
Details
African Sixes Lacrosse Championships 2026
Wednesday 2nd to Saturday 5th December
Ridgeway Oval, St Stithians College, Johannesburg
The 2026 African Sixes Lacrosse Championships bring together men's and women's teams from South Africa, Kenya and Uganda for four days of continental competition. Organised by the African Association of Lacrosse with the South Africa Lacrosse Association, and supported by World Lacrosse, the championships are hosted at St Stithians College.
Sixes is lacrosse at its fastest: six players a side, a smaller field and a shorter game, with the action rarely stopping. The format is quick to follow, which makes it a good first lacrosse match for newcomers.
The week opens with a ceremony on Wednesday 2nd December. Pool play runs on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th, and the championships finish on Saturday 5th with the women's and men's gold medal matches and a closing ceremony.
Beyond the competition, the championships are a chance to grow the game in Africa. Alongside the matches, there are plans for St Stithians pupils to learn and train with the national teams, so the week leaves something behind for local players and schools.
Whether you play, coach, teach or simply love a good sporting evenr, this is a week to see African lacrosse at its best.
Information
African Sixes Lacrosse Championships 2026: Age Policy
The African Sixes Lacrosse Championships are open to spectators of all ages. Whether you are bringing a toddler, a school team or your grandparents, you are welcome at the Ridgeway Oval.
Children under 18
They must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult, unless attending as part of a supervised school or club group.
Tickets
Please contact us about ticketing for young children and school groups.
Supervision
Parents, guardians and group leaders are responsible for the safety and conduct of the children in their care throughout the event.
We want every spectator to feel safe and welcome, so we ask all attendees to follow venue rules and the instructions of event staff.
African Sixes Lacrosse Championships 2026: Parking Policy
Parking at the Ridgeway Oval is limited. The on-site car park is small and will close once it is full.
Ride hailing:
We strongly encourage spectators to use ride hailing apps such as Uber, which are available in Sandton. This is the easiest way to arrive and leave, and it helps keep the school roads clear.
Driving:
If you do drive, please arrive early. Once the on-site car park is closed, you will need to use other external car parks.
Parking responsibly:
Please follow the instructions of parking marshals and event staff, and do not park on school roads, in access lanes or in front of gates.
Please allow extra time on match days, particularly on Saturday 5th December for the gold medal matches and closing ceremony.
African Sixes Lacrosse Championships 2026: Prohibited Items Policy
The championships are hosted by St Stithians College, and the Ridgeway Oval is part of a school campus. We ask all spectators to respect the College as our hosts and to remember that children are present throughout the event.
The following are not permitted on the premises:
- Weapons of any kind, including firearms, knives and anything that could be used as a weaponAlcohol Illegal drugs Dogs and other animals (except registered assistance animals) Smoking and vaping Glass bottles and containers
Security staff may search bags at the entrance. Anyone who brings prohibited items, or who behaves in a way that puts others at risk or disrespects the school, will be ejected from the venue without a refund.
Thank you for helping us keep the championships safe and welcoming for everyone.
African Sixes Lacrosse Championships 2026: Ticket Policy
Tickets may not be resold or transferred.All tickets are digital, so they cannot be lost.
Gifted tickets are distributed by the organisers on a first come, first served basis, to authorised and verified community and school groups only.
If a match is postponed because of weather, your ticket remains valid for the postponed match.
There are no refunds if a match is cancelled.
African Sixes Lacrosse Championships 2026: Photography Policy
The Ridgeway Oval is part of St Stithians College, so please be mindful of the children and families around you.
Photography and filming for personal use are welcome.Please do not publish images of other people's children. Commercial photography and filming are not permitted on school grounds unless authorised by World Lacrosse. To request authorisation, please email Christy Cahill at CCahill@worldlacrosse.sport
By attending, you accept that you may appear in official photographs and video taken at the event.
African Sixes Lacrosse Championships 2026: Safeguarding and Code of Conduct
The championships take place on a school campus with children present throughout.
We ask all spectators, players, officials and volunteers to behave respectfully towards others and to help keep every child safe.
Code of conduct:
https://salacrosse.co.za/documents/policies/sala_code_of_ethics_and_conduct_guidelines.pdf
Safeguarding policy:
https://salacrosse.co.za/documents/policies/sala_safeguarding_policy.pdf
Organiser
South Africa Lacrosse Association
ALL EVENTS BY THIS ORGANISERInformation
African Sixes Lacrosse Championships 2026: Age Policy
The African Sixes Lacrosse Championships are open to spectators of all ages. Whether you are bringing a toddler, a school team or your grandparents, you are welcome at the Ridgeway Oval.
Children under 18
They must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult, unless attending as part of a supervised school or club group.
Tickets
Please contact us about ticketing for young children and school groups.
Supervision
Parents, guardians and group leaders are responsible for the safety and conduct of the children in their care throughout the event.
We want every spectator to feel safe and welcome, so we ask all attendees to follow venue rules and the instructions of event staff.
African Sixes Lacrosse Championships 2026: Parking Policy
Parking at the Ridgeway Oval is limited. The on-site car park is small and will close once it is full.
Ride hailing:
We strongly encourage spectators to use ride hailing apps such as Uber, which are available in Sandton. This is the easiest way to arrive and leave, and it helps keep the school roads clear.
Driving:
If you do drive, please arrive early. Once the on-site car park is closed, you will need to use other external car parks.
Parking responsibly:
Please follow the instructions of parking marshals and event staff, and do not park on school roads, in access lanes or in front of gates.
Please allow extra time on match days, particularly on Saturday 5th December for the gold medal matches and closing ceremony.
African Sixes Lacrosse Championships 2026: Prohibited Items Policy
The championships are hosted by St Stithians College, and the Ridgeway Oval is part of a school campus. We ask all spectators to respect the College as our hosts and to remember that children are present throughout the event.
The following are not permitted on the premises:
- Weapons of any kind, including firearms, knives and anything that could be used as a weaponAlcohol Illegal drugs Dogs and other animals (except registered assistance animals) Smoking and vaping Glass bottles and containers
Security staff may search bags at the entrance. Anyone who brings prohibited items, or who behaves in a way that puts others at risk or disrespects the school, will be ejected from the venue without a refund.
Thank you for helping us keep the championships safe and welcoming for everyone.
African Sixes Lacrosse Championships 2026: Ticket Policy
Tickets may not be resold or transferred.All tickets are digital, so they cannot be lost.
Gifted tickets are distributed by the organisers on a first come, first served basis, to authorised and verified community and school groups only.
If a match is postponed because of weather, your ticket remains valid for the postponed match.
There are no refunds if a match is cancelled.
African Sixes Lacrosse Championships 2026: Photography Policy
The Ridgeway Oval is part of St Stithians College, so please be mindful of the children and families around you.
Photography and filming for personal use are welcome.Please do not publish images of other people's children. Commercial photography and filming are not permitted on school grounds unless authorised by World Lacrosse. To request authorisation, please email Christy Cahill at CCahill@worldlacrosse.sport
By attending, you accept that you may appear in official photographs and video taken at the event.
African Sixes Lacrosse Championships 2026: Safeguarding and Code of Conduct
The championships take place on a school campus with children present throughout.
We ask all spectators, players, officials and volunteers to behave respectfully towards others and to help keep every child safe.
Code of conduct:
https://salacrosse.co.za/documents/policies/sala_code_of_ethics_and_conduct_guidelines.pdf
Safeguarding policy:
https://salacrosse.co.za/documents/policies/sala_safeguarding_policy.pdf
Organiser
South Africa Lacrosse Association
ALL EVENTS BY THIS ORGANISERAfrican Sixes Lacrosse Championships 2026
Wednesday 2nd to Saturday 5th December
Ridgeway Oval, St Stithians College, Johannesburg
The 2026 African Sixes Lacrosse Championships bring together men's and women's teams from South Africa, Kenya and Uganda for four days of continental competition. Organised by the African Association of Lacrosse with the South Africa Lacrosse Association, and supported by World Lacrosse, the championships are hosted at St Stithians College.
Sixes is lacrosse at its fastest: six players a side, a smaller field and a shorter game, with the action rarely stopping. The format is quick to follow, which makes it a good first lacrosse match for newcomers.
The week opens with a ceremony on Wednesday 2nd December. Pool play runs on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th, and the championships finish on Saturday 5th with the women's and men's gold medal matches and a closing ceremony.
Beyond the competition, the championships are a chance to grow the game in Africa. Alongside the matches, there are plans for St Stithians pupils to learn and train with the national teams, so the week leaves something behind for local players and schools.
Whether you play, coach, teach or simply love a good sporting evenr, this is a week to see African lacrosse at its best.