Cost

How much does lacrosse cost?

$298 buys all 5 essentials.

5 priced items · checked 10 Sept 2026 · retailer prices, we earn a commission

Everything essential, cheapest sensible pick

$298

5 items, nothing rented

Against 247 hobbies

Above median

Dearer than 86% of them. Median hobby: $84.

What each thing costs

Every essential item, cheapest sensible option first. Mid-range and top picks alongside.

Lacrosse Cleats essential

mid $85top $110

$75

Lacrosse Pads (Shoulder + Arm + Elbow) essential

mid $130top $145

$70

Lacrosse Helmet essential

mid $185top $185

$60

Lacrosse Gloves essential

mid $150top $180

$48

Complete Lacrosse Stick essential

mid $50top $70

$45

All 5 essentials

$298

What you need

$298

Everything you need to start lacrosse. None of it is a big commitment.

Lacrosse Cleats

Lacrosse Cleats

$75

Lacrosse-specific or football cleats. New Balance dominates the lacrosse-specific market.

New Balance Burn X3 Mid Lacrosse Cleats

mid $85top $110

Lacrosse Pads (Shoulder + Arm + Elbow)

$70

Shoulder pads + arm pads + elbow guards. Position-specific cuts: attackers prefer minimal/dexterous, defenders prefer max protection.

Warrior Evo Pro Lacrosse Arm Pads

mid $130top $145

Lacrosse Gloves

$48

Lacrosse gloves protect from checks. Match position: attackers/middies want lighter dexterous gloves; defenders want more padding.

Maverik Charger Lacrosse Gloves

mid $150top $180

Lacrosse Helmet

$60

Cascade and Warrior dominate the lacrosse helmet market. Match certification to league requirements (NOCSAE for boys; ASTM for girls).

STX Stallion 200 Lacrosse Helmet

mid $185top $185

Complete Lacrosse Stick

$45

Pre-strung complete sticks are the consensus right beginner pick. Maverik and STX dominate the youth/beginner market.

Warrior Burn Complete Lacrosse Stick

mid $50top $70

Startup cost · all 247 hobbieslog scale
$1
$84
$1245
$298

Lacrosse costs more to start than 86% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median is $84.

Cost questions

How much does Lacrosse cost to start?

About $298 for the 5 essential items, taking the cheapest sensible option for each.

What does each thing cost for Lacrosse?

Lacrosse Cleats: from $75. Lacrosse Pads (Shoulder + Arm + Elbow): from $70. Lacrosse Helmet: from $60. Lacrosse Gloves: from $48. Complete Lacrosse Stick: from $45.

Is Lacrosse an expensive hobby?

Lacrosse costs about $298 to start, dearer than 86% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median hobby costs $84, so this is one of the pricier ones to get into.

What should I buy first for Lacrosse?

lacrosse cleats, lacrosse pads (shoulder + arm + elbow), lacrosse gloves, lacrosse helmet, complete lacrosse stick — $298 together. They are the cheap half of the kit and the half you keep whatever you decide about the rest.

Hobbies that cost about the same

The 6 nearest to lacrosse by startup cost, out of 247.