The 2026 NCAA Division I women’s lacrosse championship is set to showcase four elite teams vying for the title at Northwestern Medicine Field in Evanston, Illinois. The semifinals on May 22 will feature defending champions North Carolina facing Maryland, while Northwestern takes on Johns Hopkins. North Carolina enters the tournament with a 16-1 record, having defeated Stanford 14-11 in the quarterfinals, with standout performances from Chloe Humphrey and Addison Pattillo. Maryland, the most successful program in NCAA history, boasts a robust defense and has allowed only nine goals on average across its two tournament games. Northwestern, the top seed, advanced after a dramatic double-overtime win against Colorado, led by Noel Cumberland's game-winning goal. Johns Hopkins, the underdog, pulled off a comeback against Stony Brook to reach the semifinals. The winners of these matchups will compete in the championship final on May 24, aiming for glory in women's lacrosse.