Buffalo Bandits vs. Vancouver Warriors - Game Highlights (1:19)

Watch the Game Highlights from Buffalo Bandits vs. Vancouver Warriors, 04/04/2026 (1:19)

ESPN staff Apr 24, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

The 2026 National Lacrosse League playoffs are set to take place Friday and Saturday with the quarterfinals.

The top-seeded Vancouver Warriors host the No. 8 seed Halifax Thunderbirds at 10 p.m. Friday, followed by three games on Saturday.

The defending champion Buffalo Bandits enter the bracket as the No. 5 seed, and are looking to win their fourth straight title.

Here's the full schedule of quarterfinal games, along with key stats and players to know for each matchup.

Quarterfinal schedule

Note: All games available to stream via the ESPN App and in the NLL streaming hub .…