ESPN Sets Five-Part Lacrosse Docuseries 'The Big Leagues'
Paul Rabil makes his directing debut on the ESPN Originals series about the founding of the Premier Lacrosse League.
ESPN has announced a five-part docuseries titled The Big Leagues, chronicling the formation of the Premier Lacrosse League. The series centers on PLL co-founders and brothers Mike Rabil and Paul Rabil, according to Deadline.
Paul Rabil will make his directing debut with the project. Matthew Heineman serves as an executive producer, and Gene Gallerano is the showrunner.
The series is produced by ESPN Originals, Our Time Projects and Two Point Productions. Production is underway, and a premiere date and distribution plans are still being finalized.
Timed to the Olympic runup
The rollout is timed to the runup to the 2028 Summer Olympics, where lacrosse will be an official event.
ESPN previously struck a deal giving it a stake in the PLL along with media rights. The PLL championship game aired on ABC last month.
Quick answers
What is ESPN's lacrosse docuseries called?
The series is titled The Big Leagues and runs five parts.
When does The Big Leagues premiere?
A premiere date and distribution plans are still being finalized; production is underway.
Who is directing The Big Leagues?
Paul Rabil, a PLL co-founder, makes his directing debut on the series.