IWLCA Coaches Poll

The IWLCA Coaches Poll highlights the top programs in Division I, II, and III women’s lacrosse as determined by votes from member head coaches. Each poll ranks the Top 25 teams and also notes teams receiving votes that fall within a specific qualified margin. 

Poll Release Schedule for 2026:

All Preseason Polls: Monday, January 19 (10 am ET)  

First Regular Season poll Division I: Monday, Feb. 9 (weekly thereafter at 10:30 am ET on Mondays)
First Regular Season poll Division II: Monday, Feb. 16 (weekly thereafter at 10:30 am ET on Mondays)
First Regular Season poll Division III: Monday, March 2 (weekly thereafter at 10:30 am ET on Mondays)

Monday, May 4 will be the final poll of the REGULAR season for ALL Divisions; there will NOT be any weekly polls until AFTER the NCAA Championships, when the final polls will be announced. --> Final Polls of the 2026 season will be on May 26 or May 27 (TBD).

*Polling data prior to 2023 will be added to the archives on a rolling basis as we finalize data entry into the new website. Please check back later for records prior to 2023.*