Varsity Athletics
From football to field hockey, we're home to 21 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
Pride Athletes Broaden Perspectives at NCAA Learning Experiences
A growing number of Pride athletes are adding leadership and professional development opportunities to their resumes, by attending national conferences and learning experiences hosted by the NCAA.
Widener Student Athlete Crowned National Triple Jump Champion
Matayo McGraw ’27 hopped, stepped, and jumped his way to the title at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championship, besting a field of 20 competitors.
A More Perfect Union
The multi-year partnership between Widener and neighboring Philadelphia Union has found the back of the net, again and again, creating opportunities, experiences, and much more for the university community.
We. Roar.
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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