Valentine’s Day Sports Fever: Professional Soccer and Rivalry Lacrosse Top the Ticket in Baltimore

A Valentine’s Day Sports Showcase in Baltimore

Sports fans across the Monumental City have a thrilling lineup to look forward to today, Saturday, February 14, 2026. While the city’s major outdoor venues like M&T Bank Stadium and Camden Yards remain quiet during the winter off-season, the professional indoor soccer scene and the legendary traditions of Baltimore lacrosse are taking center stage. For those looking to combine a love for high-stakes competition with their Valentine’s Day celebrations, the schedule offers a mix of professional action and some of the most storied rivalries in the region.

Professional Indoor Soccer: Baltimore Blast vs. St. Louis Ambush

The centerpiece of today’s professional sports calendar is a high-octane matchup in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL). The Baltimore Blast are set to host the St. Louis Ambush at the SECU Arena in a game with significant implications for the Eastern Conference standings. The Blast, a cornerstone of the professional indoor soccer world, enter the match with a 5-5-2 record and are looking to climb from their current sixth-place position. They face a tough challenge from the fourth-place Ambush, who arrive in town with a 7-3-3 record.

This showdown marks the first meeting of the season between the two rivals. The Blast are riding the momentum of a recent victory over the Empire Strykers and will rely on their home-field advantage and a vocal fanbase to secure another win. Fans can expect the characteristic fast-paced, high-scoring energy of the MASL, with the match scheduled to kick off at 4:00 PM.

The Battle of Charles Street and Local Lacrosse Rivalries

In addition to the professional soccer action, Baltimore’s rich lacrosse heritage is on full display today. The premier event is the “Battle of Charles Street,” a legendary cross-town rivalry between the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays and the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds. This matchup, held at the historic Homewood Field in the heart of Baltimore, represents the pinnacle of the sport in the city. The game is set for a 1:00 PM start.

Lacrosse enthusiasts can also head to Johnny Unitas Stadium, where the No. 17 ranked Towson Tigers host Navy at 12:00 PM for their home opener. This “Hometown Heroes” game is part of a doubleheader that includes the women's team later in the afternoon, providing a full day of elite competition for the local sports community.

Today’s Match Schedule

• Towson Tigers vs. Navy Midshipmen (Men's Lacrosse): Johnny Unitas Stadium at 12:00 PM
• Johns Hopkins Blue Jays vs. Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (Men's Lacrosse): Homewood Field at 1:00 PM
• Baltimore Blast vs. St. Louis Ambush (Professional Indoor Soccer): SECU Arena at 4:00 PM