# Premier Lacrosse League

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/premier-lacrosse-league

- Industry: Travel & Leisure
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.premierlacrosseleague.com
- Total disclosed funding: $55M
- Latest round: Series E (Jun 30, 2026)
- Investors on record: 16

## About

Established in 2018 and based in New York, US, Premier Lacrosse League, Inc. is a professional sports company that operates as a lacrosse tournament. The Premier Lacrosse League was founded by brothers Paul Rabil and Mike Rabil, with Mike Rabil serving as CEO and Paul Rabil serving as President. In June 2026, Premier Lacrosse League, Inc. raised USD 100 million in series E funding co-led by Ares Management and Individual investor, with participation from Next 3, Creator Sports Capital, West End Investment Management and FirstTracks Ventures, ESPN Enterprises, Inc. and Bolt Ventures. 
The PLL’s product consists of professional lacrosse tournaments, events, and merchandise. The league operates in a tour-based format, where teams travel across the U.S. to compete in multiple cities each season. Alongside the competition, PLL provides an array of fan engagement opportunities, including live broadcasts, digital content, and exclusive behind-the-scenes access. The league also offers a variety of fan gear and team merchandise.

The PLL generates revenue through multiple streams, including ticket sales, broadcasting rights, merchandise sales, and sponsorships.

The company will use the funding to expand its season, media content, and youth and women’s lacrosse programs.

## Funding rounds

- Series E, Jun 30, 2026, $55M — Ares Management, ESPN Enterprises, Inc., FirstTracks Ventures, Next 3, Bolt Ventures, Creator Sports Capital
- Series D, Jul 21, 2022 — TCG, World Wrestling Entertainment, Blue Pool Capital Ltd, Thirty5 Ventures, Arctos Partners, Pomp Investments, Brett Jefferson Holdings, Wheelhouse Entertainment
- Series A, Feb 12, 2019 — The Raine Group, Joe Tsai Sports

## Investors

- The Raine Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/the-raine-group) — Series A
- Joe Tsai Sports — Series A
- TCG (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tcg) — Series D
- World Wrestling Entertainment — Series D
- Blue Pool Capital Ltd — Series D
- Thirty5 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/thirty5-ventures) — Series D
- Arctos Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/arctos-partners) — Series D
- Pomp Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pomp-investments) — Series D
- Brett Jefferson Holdings — Series D
- Wheelhouse Entertainment — Series D
- Ares Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ares-management) — Series E
- ESPN Enterprises, Inc. — Series E
- FirstTracks Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/firsttracks-ventures) — Series E
- Next 3 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/next-3) — Series E
- Bolt Ventures — Series E
- Creator Sports Capital — Series E