Chase for the Championship: First-round matchups for 2022 NLL Cup playoffs

Ethan Ticehurst and Shane Simpson, Calgary Roughnecks (Photo: Candice Ward)

After a drama-filled final day of the 2022 National Lacrosse League regular season, the first-round of the playoffs are set.

The Philadelphia Wings came up with one of this year’s most clutch performances when they edged the Georgia Swarm in OT to secure the last possible post-season spot this year through the NLL’s new Wild Card entry. The San Diego Seals locked up first in the West, while the Albany FireWolves’ statement victory on Saturday allowed them to finish fourth in the East.

The NLL playoffs officially start this Friday.

Here is the league’s full post-season schedule.

All times ET

Conference Semifinals (single elimination)

Friday, May 6, 7:30pm
Halifax Thunderbirds (East #3) vs. Toronto Rock (East #2)

Friday, May 6, 9:30pm
Colorado Mammoth (West #3) vs. Calgary Roughnecks (West #2)

Saturday, May 7, 7:30pm
Albany FireWolves (East #4) vs. Buffalo Bandits (East #1)

Saturday, May 7, 10:30pm
Philadelphia Wings (Wild Card, East #5) vs. San Diego Seals (West #1)

Conference Finals (best-of-three series)

May 12-16
Game 1

May 19-23
Game 2

May 26-30
Game 3 (if necessary)

NLL Cup Finals (best-of-three series)

Game 1
June 2-6

Game 2
June 9-13

Game 3
June 16-20