Whirlpool Teams Up with Premier Lacrosse League for Unique Chicago River Event

Whirlpool Corporation and the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) are partnering for a unique lacrosse event on the Chicago River on July 10, 2025. The event, which marks PLL's return to Chicago, will feature a floating lacrosse arena on a Chicago River Tour Boat. This marks a significant expansion of Whirlpool's partnership with professional lacrosse, highlighting its commitment to the sport. The event will kick off a two-day game series at Northwestern Medicine Field on July 11-12.

Whirlpool Corporation and the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) are set to collaborate on a unique event that will mark the PLL's return to Chicago. The event, scheduled for July 10, 2025, will feature a floating lacrosse arena on a Chicago River Tour Boat, highlighting Whirlpool's commitment to professional lacrosse [1].

The event will kick off a two-day game series at Northwestern Medicine Field on July 11-12. The floating arena, constructed on an iconic Chicago River Tour Boat, will embark on a three-hour loop around the Chicago River, starting from 900 W Wells and looping between Lake Street and Michigan Avenue. This will ensure visibility for crowds along the River Walk and proximity to the World of Whirlpool in the historical Reid Murdoch building [1].

Whirlpool brand's support for the PLL includes becoming the inaugural founding partner of the Maryland Whipsnakes and the Women's Lacrosse League (WLL). The company also works to expand access to lacrosse through equipment restoration and community and social responsibility endeavors [1].

The best public viewing area will be along the Chicago Riverwalk, located across from World of Whirlpool in the historical Reid Murdoch building, between North LaSalle Drive and North Clark Street at 1:30 p.m. CT. For more information or coverage throughout the weekend's events, fans should tune in to Whirlpool on Instagram [1].

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[1] https://investors.whirlpoolcorp.com/news-and-events/news/news-details/2025/Whirlpool-Brand-and-Premier-Lacrosse-League-Announce-Chicago-River-Stunt-in-Celebration-of-the-Leagues-Highly-Anticipated-Return/default.aspx