Premier Men’s Lacrosse Game Lacks Broadcast Partner This Year
The highly anticipated lacrosse game featuring the No. 1 Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the No. 2 Richmond Spiders is facing a unique challenge: it lacks a broadcast partner. Scheduled for April 4, the match will take place at Northwestern University’s Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois, as part of Lacrosse Day in Chicago.
Broadcasting Complications for Premier Men’s Lacrosse Game
According to Kevin Brown from Inside Lacrosse, this significant matchup has yet to secure any broadcasting or streaming service. The primary obstacle arises from the game’s location. Since it is hosted at a Big Ten school, the Big Ten Network (BTN) controls the venue. However, neither Notre Dame nor Richmond is affiliated with the Big Ten, leaving BTN with no incentive to broadcast this neutral-site event.
Details of the Upcoming Game
- Matchup: No. 1 Notre Dame vs. No. 2 Richmond
- Date: April 4
- Location: Martin Stadium, Evanston, Illinois
This matchup is particularly noteworthy given that Notre Dame’s head coach, Kevin Corrigan, is in his 38th year of leading the team. His long tenure makes him the longest-serving active Division I men’s lacrosse coach. Corrigan has been at the helm since 1988, showcasing stability and consistency for the program.
Context of Lacrosse Broadcasting
The lacrosse broadcasting landscape has faced scrutiny. Recently, a viral incident involving Booker Corrigan, a broadcaster for Corrigan Sports Enterprises, highlighted the complexities and challenges of the current broadcasting environment. In a separate occurrence, he appeared to conduct a live video replay review during a different game, stirring confusion about broadcasting roles in college athletics.
As of now, the fate of broadcast availability for the Notre Dame vs. Richmond game remains uncertain. El-Balad will continue to monitor and update any developments regarding a broadcasting solution for this premier men’s lacrosse event.
