Men's field lacrosse has 10 players each side. A natural or artificial turf field is 60 yards wide by 110 yards long. The goal is 15 yards from the end boundaries. Men's box lacrosse has 6 players on each side. The hard playing surface is 90 feet wide by 180-200 feet long.
Box lacrosse is played mostly indoors in hockey arenas.
Women's field lacrosse has 12 players on each side. The field is 70 yards by 120 yards. Women's lacrosse is a non-contact sport requiring more finesse and skill.