11% — Will Richmond win the 2026 Division I Men's College Lacrosse Championship
Kalshi 11% · 9 contracts · $18K volume · medium confidence
Updated 2026-05-09 07:21:18 UTC

Why this matters:
This probability reflects market participants' assessment that Richmond has approximately a 1-in-9 chance of winning the NCAA Division I Men's College Lacrosse Championship in 2026. Richmond is a competitive lacrosse program but faces strong traditional contenders like Princeton (currently priced at 16%) and other established programs. The 11% probability suggests the market views Richmond as a legitimate challenger rather than a longshot, likely reflecting recent tournament performance and roster strength. The championship will be determined by tournament play culminating in the NCAA final, typically held in late May. Key factors affecting this probability include Richmond's regular season performance through spring 2026, their seeding in the NCAA tournament, injuries to key players, and head-to-head matchups against top-seeded programs during the tournament itself.

Key factors:
- Richmond's regular season record and RPI ranking heading into the NCAA tournament selection period in May 2026
- Comparative roster depth and returning All-Americans at Richmond versus higher-priced competitors like Princeton and Syracuse
- Richmond's historical tournament performance and win rates in elimination games under tournament pressure
- Strength of schedule and common opponents that would indicate relative competitive positioning among elite programs
- Injury status of Richmond's key offensive and defensive players entering the tournament window

Contracts:
- Will Notre Dame win the 2026 Division I Men's College Lacrosse Championship?: Notre Dame — 23¢ Kalshi $5K (weight 28%)
- Will Syracuse win the 2026 Division I Men's College Lacrosse Championship?: Syracuse — 5¢ Kalshi $4K (weight 22%)
- Will Virginia win the 2026 Division I Men's College Lacrosse Championship?: Virginia — 14¢ Kalshi $3K (weight 18%)
- Will Princeton win the 2026 Division I Men's College Lacrosse Championship?: Princeton — 26¢ Kalshi $2K (weight 12%)
- Will Richmond win the 2026 Division I Men's College Lacrosse Championship?: Richmond — 7¢ Kalshi $2K (weight 10%)
- Will North Carolina win the 2026 Division I Men's College Lacrosse Championship?: North Carolina — 6¢ Kalshi $998 (weight 5%)
- Will Cornell win the 2026 Division I Men's College Lacrosse Championship?: Cornell — 5¢ Kalshi $400 (weight 2%)
- Will Penn State win the 2026 Division I Men's College Lacrosse Championship?: Penn State — 5¢ Kalshi $161 (weight 1%)
- ... and 1 more

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