Premier Lacrosse League Announces Green Beret, Navy SEAL Stars & Stripes Classic Exhibition at PLL Quarterfinals

LOS ANGELES – July 4, 2024 – THE Premier Division Lacrosse League (PLL) today announced a partnership with the Green Beret and Navy SEAL Foundations to establish the Stars & Stripes Classic, an exhibition game between veteran Green Berets and Navy SEALs that will be held prior to the PLL Quarterfinals at Gillette Stadium on Monday, September 2 at 1:00 p.m. ET. PenFed Credit Union is a founding partner and the official credit union of the inaugural Stars & Stripes Classic.

The Green Beret vs. Navy SEAL exhibit will feature former elite military operatives showcasing their athletic prowess and competitive spirit. The event aims to honor the bravery and dedication of these soldiers while raising funds and awareness to support their respective foundations.

“We are honored to partner with the Green Beret Foundation and the Navy SEAL Foundation to celebrate the great history of our Special Forces and our sport,” said Mike Rabil, PLL co-founder and CEO. “This game is more than just a competition; it’s a celebration of the courage and sacrifice of our military heroes.”

“We are excited for our fans to experience everything we have been working on behind the scenes with both foundations,” said Danny Passovoy, PLL vice president of ticketing and fan experience. “This game provides an opportunity to raise funds and awareness for two incredible communities, and to use our platform to educate fans about the connection between lacrosse and our military. Expect hard hitting, great uniforms and experiential elements never before seen at a PLL event.”

“The Stars & Stripes Classic will shine a spotlight on the strength, resilience and teamwork embodied by our Green Berets and Navy SEALs,” said Charlie Iacono, president and CEO of the Green Beret Foundation. “Lacrosse exemplifies the values ​​of unconventional warfare, strategy and camaraderie that are integral to the SOF community. We are thrilled to partner with the Premier Lacrosse League and the Navy SEAL Foundation on this inaugural exhibit, bringing our communities together to show our support for our nation’s most elite warfighters.”

“We are thrilled to participate in the Stars & Stripes Classic in collaboration with the Green Beret Foundation and the Premier Lacrosse League,” said Robin King, CEO of the Navy SEAL Foundation. “This event not only showcases the remarkable athletic talents of our nation’s elite warriors, but also underscores the shared values ​​of courage, resilience and teamwork that define the special operations community and the sport of lacrosse. We are excited to join forces to celebrate the dedication and sacrifice of our Green Berets and Navy SEALs while raising funds and awareness in support of our missions.”

Tickets for the Stars & Stripes Classic and PLL Cash App Playoff Quarterfinals are now on sale www.premierlacrosseleague.com/quarterfinalsEach ticket gives access to all three matches.

The 2024 PLL season continues in Boston on July 5-6, when the Boston Cannons return home to Harvard Stadium. For the full PLL schedule and to purchase tickets, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com/schedule.

About the Premier Lacrosse League
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster is a professional men’s lacrosse league in North America, comprised of eight teams featuring the world’s best players. Co-founded by lacrosse superstar, philanthropist and investor Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor Mike Rabil, the PLL is backed by an investment group comprised of Joe Tsai Sports, The Chernin Group, Arctos Sports Partners, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), The Kraft Group, Bolt Capital and other leading sports and media investors. The PLL is distributed through an exclusive media rights agreement with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+. The PLL was named a 2023 Best Workplace in Sports and a 2020 Breakthrough Sports by Sports Business Journal, and recognized as a 2021 Top Employer in Sports by Front Office Sports. To learn more about the league, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com and follow us on social media: Instagram (@PLL), Twitter (@PremierLacrosse), Facebook (@PremierLacrosseLeague), YouTube (YouTube.com/PLL) and TikTok (@pll).

About the Navy SEAL Foundation:
The Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF) provides critical support to Naval Special Warfare (NSW) warriors, veterans and families through a comprehensive suite of more than thirty programs spanning five pillars of support: strength, resilience, health, education and community.

NSF is a high-performing organization committed to excellence. Charity Navigator has awarded it a 4-star rating every year since 2009 and a perfect “100” rating since 2014 for financial health, accountability, and transparency. The Foundation ranks higher than 99.9 percent of more than 200,000 charities nationwide, with 94 cents of every dollar donated going directly to fund its programs or retained for future use in its missions.

NSF is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit charitable organization with tax identification number 31-1728910. It is not part of the Department of Defense or its components and has no official affiliation with any federal entity. For more information, visit www.navysealfoundation.org.

About the Green Beret Foundation
The Green Beret Foundation (GBF) provides emergency and ongoing support to all generations of U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers and their families. Since its inception in 2009, GBF has served more than 20,000 Special Forces Soldier families and invested 86 percent, or 86 cents of every dollar, in its programs and services, totaling more than $21 million that directly supported the Regiment and its families. As a committed nonprofit, GBF has earned the prestigious 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator, a testament to its dedication and effectiveness in supporting Green Berets and their families. GBF is the only Special Operations nonprofit accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to prepare, file and appeal disability claims. Please visit the Green Beret Foundation website for more information: https://greenberetfoundation.org.