Athletics
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From Elite Competition to Recreational Play
Beginning with our Big 10 football powerhouse days UChicago continues our commitment to the scholar-athlete and boasts a rich history of campus and intercollegiate athletics.
Athletics for All
Whether you're an elite competitor, a dedicated teammate, or just looking to try something new, athletics at the University of Chicago offer something for everyone. From nationally ranked varsity programs to high-level club teams and spirited intramural leagues, students can stay active, build community, and pursue their passion for sport at every level. With over 500 varsity athletes, dozens of club teams, and one of the country’s most robust intramural programs, UChicago’s athletic culture is vibrant, inclusive, and an integral part of student life.
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Varsity Sports
Varsity Sports
The University of Chicago has competed at the NCAA Division III level since its establishment in 1973, and was a charter member of the University Athletic Association in 1986. In the past 10 years, UChicago has captured UAA team championships in men's basketball, women's basketball, men's cross country, football, men's soccer, women's soccer, women's tennis, men's indoor track and field, women's indoor track and field, and wrestling. Today, 500 students compete in 330 annual contests through 20 varsity teams. Learn more about Maroon Athletics, find information for prospective student athletes at UChicago Athletics, or follow the Maroons' successes here.
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Club Sports
Club Sports
Sports aren't just for varsity athletes at the University of Chicago! Our Sport Club program provides additional opportunities for athletes to continue their sport. Some of UChicago's club sport teams compete at the same level as varsity teams at other schools, while others emphasize the acquisition of skills and strategies within the UChicago environment. All are for students who want to learn more in a supportive environment and to have fun, regardless of prior experience.
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Intramural Teams
Intramural Sports
Most students get involved in the University of Chicago's intramural sports program, one of the most extensive in the country. Whether starting as the quarterback of their House's flag football team or cheering on Housemates at a broomball match, Houses compete against each other in tournaments, eventually battling a graduate school team for the coveted All-University Champion. Houses, and sometimes clubs, put together teams to compete in volleyball, flag football, 3-on-3 basketball, wiffleball, soccer, broomball, softball, and more! Individual and partner sports such as backgammon and chess are available as well. More than 70 percent of students participate in one or more sports at UChicago, making it one of the most popular recreational activities on campus.\ \ For more information, visit the intramural section of the athletics site.
Recent Success
Since 2022, the University of Chicago has won four Division III National Championships and 12 NCAA Division III Championships in individual competition. The Maroons' men's tennis and men's soccer team each won their first NCAA national championship in 2022. In 2024, the women's tennis team would win their first title alongside the men's team's second title. Recently, John Jayne (AB'19) and Jesse Ssengonzi (AB'24) competed in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, joining a list of Maroon Olympian athletes that includes Naomy Grand’Pierre (AB'19), the first woman to represent Haiti as swimmer.