The Rochester Knighthawks are a professional lacrosse team based in Rochester, New York, competing in the National Lacrosse League. Established in 2019, the current Knighthawks franchise carries forward a storied lacrosse tradition in Rochester, a city long known as a hotbed for the sport. Fans and locals affectionately refer to the team as the "K-Hawks."
As members of the NLL, the Knighthawks bring the fast-paced, high-scoring action of indoor box lacrosse to Rochester audiences. The team's games offer a thrilling blend of athleticism, physical play, and strategic skill, drawing on the passionate lacrosse culture that has deep roots in the region. Attending a Knighthawks game means experiencing a sport with a rich regional legacy, played at a high level of professional competition.
As a franchise, the Knighthawks represent the continuation of Rochester's lacrosse heritage into a new era, giving sports fans in the area a home team to rally behind in one of the most exciting and physically demanding sports in North America.