Athletics and Recreation

With 19 varsity athletic programs, Northwestern is a charter member of the competitive Big Ten Conference. Students participate in intramural and club sports and use our excellent athletics and fitness facilities.
Football players celebrating

Varsity Athletics

Northwestern boasts 8 men's and 11 women's varsity programs. In the past 15 years, the Wildcats have had 27 conference championship teams, and 138 student-athletes have earned first-team All-American honors.

Girls sailing

Club Sports and Intramurals

From softball and skiing to dodgeball and Ultimate Frisbee, Northwestern offers a wide range of club and intramural sports, which are open to students, faculty, and staff.

Student swimming

Fitness and Recreation

With fitness facilities on both the Evanston and Chicago campuses, members of the Northwestern community can take advantage of equipment, pools, and courts as well as health and wellness services.