[1][2] In 2011, CBS outbid Fox for the rights to the package of National Lacrosse League games it for the entire 2011 season including playoffs.

CBS entered the bidding to regain the National Lacrosse League rights beginning in the 2011, only to again be outbid by Fox, which agreed to pay an undisclosed amount for the three-year broadcast contract.

"It's a great addition to our entire CBS Sports line up which includes golf and college basketball.

"[4] NLL Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz reiterated the CBS executive's words by adding “We are thrilled to continue to build upon our historic broadcasting partnerships with the addition of CBS Sports.

"[6] Additionally, for the 2017 and 2018 seasons, CBS Sports promoted NLL games across its digital platforms, which exposed a larger audience to the League.