The Georgia Swarm Pro Lacrosse team is a member of the National Lacrosse League (NLL), which is North America’s professional indoor lacrosse league and features the best players in the world. In 2017, the Swarm became NLL World Champions after a historic 17-5 season and brought Atlanta its first professional world championship in 22 years. The Swarm compete in an 18-game regular season schedule from December to April, followed by the NLL Playoffs in May and June. The Swarm play their home games at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Field at Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth, Ga. The 2019-20 NLL season will be the Swarm’s fifth season operating in Atlanta and 16th overall as a franchise. The Swarm previously spent 11 seasons playing at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minn. from 2005-2015. The team is owned by John Arlotta and Andy Arlotta.
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is North America’s premier professional indoor lacrosse league. Founded in 1986, the NLL ranks third in average attendance for pro indoor sports worldwide, behind only the NHL and NBA. The League is currently comprised of 14 franchises across the United States and Canada: Buffalo Bandits, Calgary Roughnecks, Colorado Mammoth, Fort Worth (to begin play in 2021-22), Georgia Swarm, Halifax Thunderbirds, New England Black Wolves, New York Riptide, Philadelphia Wings, Rochester Knighthawks, San Diego Seals, Saskatchewan Rush, Toronto Rock, and Vancouver Warriors. For more information, visit NLL.com and find the NLL on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
| Year | W | L | PCT | GF | GA | HOME | AWAY | OT | Coach | Division Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016* | 8 | 10 | .444 | 238 | 240 | 4-5 | 4-5 | 0-0 | Ed Comeau | 3rd (East) |
| 2017* | 13 | 5 | .722 | 266 | 213 | 7-2 | 6-3 | 1-1 | Ed Comeau | 1st (East) |
| 2018* | 11 | 7 | .61 | 226 | 215 | 6-3 | 5-4 | 1-1 | Ed Comeau | 1st (East) |
| 2019* | 12 | 6 | .667 | 230 | 210 | 7-2 | 5-4 | 0-0 | Ed Comeau | 2nd (East) |
| 2020** | 7 | 5 | .583 | 149 | 126 | 2-4 | 5-2 | 1-2 | Ed Comeau | 2nd (East) |
| Totals | 51 | 33 | .607 | 1109 | 1004 | 26-16 | 25-18 | 3-4 |
| Year | Away | Home | Round | All-Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | #3 Swarm 13 | #2 Black Wolves 14 (OT) | East Division Semifinals | 0-1 |
| 2017 | #1 Swarm 11 | #2 Rock 8 | East Division Finals | 1-1 |
| 2017 | #2 Rock 9 | #1 Swarm 13 | East Division Finals | 2-1 |
| 2017 | #1 Rush 14 | #1 Swarm 18 | Champion’s Cup | 3-1 |
| 2017 | #1 Swarm 15 | #1 Rush 14 | Champion’s Cup | 4-1 |
| 2018 | #2 Knighthawks 9 | #1 Swarm 8 | East Division Finals | 4-2 |
| 2019 | #3 Rock 16 | #2 Swarm 14 | East Division Semifinals | 4-3 |
| Year | W | L | PCT | GF | GA | HOME | AWAY | OT | Coach | Division Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 11 | .312 | 188 | 231 | 2-6 | 3-5 | 1-1 | Mike Simpson | 3rd (East) |
| 2006* | 8 | 8 | .500 | 158 | 171 | 3-5 | 5-3 | 1-0 | Adam Mueller | 3rd (East) |
| 2007* | 9 | 7 | .562 | 200 | 207 | 4-4 | 5-3 | 0-0 | Duane Jacobs | 3rd (East) |
| 2008* | 10 | 6 | .625 | 199 | 196 | 6-2 | 4-4 | 0-0 | Duane Jacobs | 2nd (East) |
| 2009 | 6 | 10 | .375 | 174 | 198 | 2-6 | 4-4 | 0-0 | Duane Jacobs | 5th (West) |
| 2010* | 5 | 11 | .312 | 189 | 201 | 3-5 | 2-6 | 0-4 | Mike Lines | 4th (West) |
| 2011* | 8 | 8 | .500 | 187 | 180 | 5-3 | 3-5 | 2-2 | Mike Lines | 2nd (West) |
| 2012* | 9 | 7 | .563 | 202 | 190 | 6-2 | 3-5 | 1-1 | Mike Lines (3-3)/Joe Sullivan (6-4) | 3rd (West) |
| 2013* | 7 | 9 | .438 | 219 | 202 | 5-3 | 2-6 | 1-0 | Joe Sullivan | 5th (West) |
| 2014 | 4 | 14 | .222 | 180 | 219 | 2-7 | 2-7 | 1-2 | Joe Sullivan | 5th (East) |
| 2015 | 6 | 12 | .333 | 185 | 226 | 3-6 | 3-6 | 2-0 | Joe Sullivan | 4th (East) |
| Totals | 77 | 103 | .428 | 2081 | 2222 | 41-49 | 36-54 | 13-10 |
| Year | Away | Home | Round | All-Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3 Swarm 10 | #2 Buffalo 11 | East Division Semifinals | 0-1 |
| 2007 | #3 Swarm 8 | #2 Buffalo 14 | East Division Semifinals | 0-2 |
| 2008 | #3 New York 11 | #2 Swarm 8 | East Division Semifinals | 0-3 |
| 2010 | #4 Swarm 10 | #1 Washington 14 | West Division Semifinals | 0-4 |
| 2011 | #3 Washington 14 | #2 Swarm 8 | West Division Semifinals | 0-5 |
| 2012 | #3 Swarm 14 | #2 Colorado 10 | West Division Semifinals | 1-5 |
| 2012 | #4 Edmonton 15 | #3 Swarm 3 | West Division Finals | 1-6 |
| 2013 | #4 Swarm 20 | #1 Toronto 11 | East Division Semifinal | 2-6 |
| 2013 | #4 Swarm 10 | #2 Rochester 12 | East Division Finals | 2-7 |