The Carolina Chaos punched their playoff ticket in style last weekend, edging out the Outlaws 12-11 and locking up a postseason spot with time to spare.
But this isn't the familiar narrative of a two-win Chaos squad catching fire late — this feels like a new chapter entirely. A win over Utah would not only build momentum heading into the playoffs, it would also mark Carolina's first winning regular season since 2019.
These two sides just met in Week 8, where Utah's red-hot 5-0 opening quarter was just enough to fend off a furious Chaos comeback, sealing a narrow 12-11 victory. Since then, the teams have gone in opposite directions: Carolina has won two straight, while Utah has dropped back-to-back games.
Here, GOAL has everything you need to know about how to watch the Premier League Lacrosse game between the Carolina Chaos and the Utah Archers, as well as start time and team news.
Carolina Chaos vs Utah Archers: Date and Start Time
The Chaos will square off against the Archers in an intriguing Premier League Lacrosse game on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 9:00 pm ET or 6:00 pm PT, at Harvard Stadium in Boston, Massachusetts.
| Date | Friday, August 8, 2025 |
| Time | 9:00 pm ET or 6:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Harvard Stadium |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
How to watch Carolina Chaos vs Utah Archers Online - TV Channels and Live Streams
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Livestream: Fubo (Try for free!)
Fans in the USA can catch all the actions of this thrilling Premier League Lacrosse matchup between the Carolina Chaos and the Utah Archers live on ESPN2 and Fubo.
Carolina Chaos vs Utah Archers Key Players
Carolina Chaos Team News
The top four teams from this PLL season will earn a coveted spot in the 2026 Lexus Championship Series, and the Carolina Chaos are knocking on the door. A victory in this matchup would officially punch their ticket — and mark the franchise’s first-ever appearance in the Champ Series.
Between the pipes, Blaze Riorden continues to climb the all-time saves leaderboard. The Chaos netminder now sits seventh with 1,180 career stops, just behind Brian Phipps (1,185) in sixth. There’s still a gap to close on the next tier, with Chris Garrity (1,390) and Adam Ghitelman (1,392) rounding out the top five.
Chaos: M Chris Aslanian IRUtah Archers Team News
In that Week 8 clash, LSM Mason Woodward stole the spotlight for Utah with four points, thanks to a pair of highlight-reel 2-pointers, while Sam King chipped in three of his own. But it was Owen Hiltz who really turned heads for Carolina, exploding for seven points (5G, 2A). Hiltz enters the regular-season finale tied with Connor Shellenberger for the league lead in points per game (4.3), and if he hits four points again, he’ll finish with 30+ on the year, something only Connor Fields has done before in Chaos history, back in his All-Pro 2019 campaign.
The Archers’ playoff hopes are hanging by a thread. Depending on how Redwoods-Cannons shakes out, Utah could already be eliminated by the time they take the field on Friday night. But don’t expect them to roll over, you don’t win two straight titles without pride and fight. If this is their last stand, they’re planning to go out swinging.
Injuries continue to be a hurdle for Utah, with Tom Schreiber, Mike Sisselberger, and Matt Moore all still sidelined. But there are some shake-ups in the lineup, most notably Utah opting to sit any true face-off specialist for this one — Jake Naso is out.
One of those roster shake-ups is a familiar name to Chaos fans — Patrick Resch has been added off waivers and will suit up against his former squad… while playing under the guidance of his father, Archers' DC Tony Resch. There’s more good news for Utah too: Grant Ament returns from injury, and Bryce Ford is back in uniform for the first time since Week 3.
Archers: M Grant Ament questionable, M Tom Schreiber IR, A Devon McLane out, A Matt Moore out, FO Mike Sisselberger IR