Varsity Athletics
From football to field hockey, we're home to 24 NCAA Division III teams, which compete as part of the Middle Atlantic Conference.
Athletics & Recreation
Play for the Pride. Cheer for the Pride. Live the Pride.
Live the Pride
Club & Intramural Sports
Love the game but don't want to make the full NCAA commitment? We've got you covered through our numerous club and intramural teams.
Pride Recreation Center
Through our Pride Recreation Center you will find plenty of ways to stay fit and active.
Athletic & Recreational Facilities
Located just a short walk from the residence halls and academic buildings, the Pride Recreation Center is easily accessible for the entire Widener community. We also have various athletic facilities and grounds including:
- Playing fields
- Championship-size pool
- Indoor field house
- Basketball courts
- Eight-lane track
- Stadium
- Baseball / softball fields
- Sand volleyball court
- Memorial Field for all types of recreational activity
- Fitness facilities
In the News
From the Classroom to the Playing Field: Widener Professors Join Athletic Teams to Support Student-Athletes
The Athletic Faculty Advisor Program is helping bridge the divide between academics and athletics, with the goal of supporting students, improving communication, and strengthening connections across campus.
Foul Balls Beware, Widener is on the Field
Nursing major and softball player Sammy McCarthy, and MacKenzie Lewis, an assistant coach for the Pride, are both serving as Phillies Ballgirls for the 2023 season.
Widener’s Unique Co-op Program Sets Students Apart
For more than 50 years, co-ops at Widener offer the unique experience for students to get hands-on, paid experience while still graduating on time.
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Get in Touch
Athletics
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Schwartz Center
- 610-499-4442
- athletics@widener.edu
Pride Recreation Center
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17th Street and Melrose Avenue
- 610-499-1323
- priderecreation@widener.edu