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
Why I Give Back: Larissa Gillespie ’98 ‘00
Larissa Gillespie's time at Widener began as a student and grew into a career full of supporting students to succeed both on and off the field.
Family Pride: Siblings Abound at Widener
Widener is home to many sets of siblings, past and present, who have fallen in love with the school and passed down their pride to the next generation.
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