The Toronto Rock is part of the National Lacrosse League, a professional indoor lacrosse association made up of thirteen teams. The Rock plays in the NLL's East Division along with the Boston Blazers, the Buffalo Bandits, the Chicago Shamrox, the New York Titans, the Philadelphia Wings, and the Rochester Knighthawks.
Visit the Toronto Rock's Official Site
The Toronto Rock's Regular Season:
In 2009, the Toronto Rock's regular season consists of sixteen games, eight at home and eight away. It runs from January 3rd until April 18th with all games taking place on a Friday or Saturday evening.
- Jan 3 @ New York
- Jan 10 vs. Buffalo
- Jan 17 vs. Calgary
- Jan 24 @ Rochester
- Feb 7 vs Edmonton
- Feb 14 @ Buffalo
- Feb 20 vs Buffalo
- Feb 27 vs Minnesota
- Feb 28 @ Rochester
- Mar 14 @ Boston
- Mar 21 vs Rochester
- Mar 27 @ Calgary
- Mar 28 @ Edmonton
- Apr 3 vs Chicago
- Apr 11 @ Philadelphia
- Apr 18 vs San Jose
NLL Championships:
The top four teams in each of the two divisions are given a spot in the playoffs. After that, the NLL Championship is determined by a series of single elimination games - a Divisional Semifinal, a Divisional Final, and finally the Championship Game.
The Toronto Rock has won the NLL Championship five times:
- In 2005, beating the Arizona Sting 19-13 in Toronto
- In 2003, beating the Rochester Knighthawks 8-6 in Rochester
- In 2002, beating the Albany Attack 13-12 in Albany
- In 2000, beating the Rochester Knighthawks 14-13 in Toronto
- In 1999, beating the Rochester Knighthawks 13-10 in Toronto
The Toronto Rock's Arena:
Toronto Rock home games take place at the Air Canada Centre, at the corner of Lakeshore Boulevard and Bay Street.
The boards and glass familiar to hockey fans stay up for lacrosse games while artificial turf provides the playing field. According to the ACC website, when it's set up for a Toronto Rock game the Air Canada Center can seat 18,800 people.
Getting Toronto Rock Season Tickets:
Season Tickets are now available for all eight home games of the Toronto Rock's 2009 season. Prices range from $205.95 - $479.95 for adults and from $95.95 - $333.95 for youth and seniors (ages 15 and under or 65+).
To get your season tickets call 416-596-3075 or visit the Toronto Rock website where you can print an order form and view seating charts.
Getting Single Tickets to a Toronto Rock Home Game:
In 2008 ticket prices ranged from $31 to $71.50 for adult admission. Discounts are available to seniors 65 and older, youth 15 and under, and groups of ten or more people. Visit the Toronto Rock website for a seating plan and pricing details.
Once tickets go on sale you can get your tickets at the Air Canada Centre ticket office near Gate 1. It's open Monday to Thursday from 9:30am to 6pm, Fridays 9:30am to 8pm, and Saturdays 9:30am to 5pm. The Air Canada Centre ticket office is closed on Sundays.
You can also go through Ticketmaster online or by phone at 416-872-5000, but service charges will apply.
Toronto Rock Post-Game Party:
In 2008, official post-game parties were held after every Toronto Rock home game at the Jack Astor's on the corner of Front Street and University Avenue.
Details for 2009 post-game parties have yet to be released.
The Toronto Rock on TV:
Even if you can't make it out to a game, you can still enjoy watching the Rock play live.
In 2008 five of the Toronto Rock home games were broadcast on Rogers Sportsnet Ontario (Channel 22 on Rogers Cable, 402 on Rogers Digital, 405 on BellExpressVu, or 417 on Star Choice). Keep an eye on the Toronto Rock website for updates on the 2009 broadcast schedule.
If you want to catch the Rock's whole season, all NLL games are available for viewing online on a pay-per-view basis at $7US per game. Visit the NLL website for access.
