Whether you like to play sports, watch them, or just like to stay fit — UMass Amherst has opportunities in our campus community to get you moving.

Varsity Athletics

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Cheering on the varsity teams is a big event here on campus at UMass Amherst. Our athletes compete in Division I games — the highest level of intercollegiate competition. Student can attend any of the 200 home games on campus for free. Cheering on our student athletes is an exciting event on campus, whatever the sport might be. There's a lot to be proud of, from our 2021 NCAA Men's Hockey championship, to the UMass students and alums who competed in the Tokyo Olympics!

Club Sports and Intramurals

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If being on the playing field is more your style, there are plenty of opportunities to compete in the sport of your choice at UMass Amherst! There are all sorts of club sports and intramurals to compete in — everything from basketball and football to surfing and paintball. If there's a sport you enjoy playing, there's likely a team on campus you can join.

Top-Notch Facilities

While our varsity athletes practice in state-of-the-art facilities like the recently renovated McGuirk Alumni Stadium, students are also able to access ultramodern workout spaces.

Check out the UMass Rec Center for workout equipment and group classes, ranging from spin to yoga, and everything in between.

The recreation turf fields are a great spot to hang out if you’re looking to get active outdoors.

Check out our recent UMass Spotlight with Campus Recreation to find out more about the facilities and programs.

UMass Pride

As you can see, UMass Amherst students play hard when they're not working hard. From the varsity level down to student and alumni fans, UMass pride brings together people from all over Massachusetts to root for the Commonwealth's flagship university! So Go UMass!