In a symbolic gesture, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed injured Rutgers player Eric LeGrand. LeGrand played for Tampa Bay coach Greg Schiano at Rutgers. Learn more.
Athletics at Rutgers
Rutgers is home to a first-class roster of exciting teams whose athletes play hard. The State University of New Jersey fronts a resurgent football team, which is the only NCAA Division I football team in the
Congratulations, Eric LeGrand
Let the Games Begin
In 1869, Rutgers and Princeton played the first game of intercollegiate football on a New Brunswick field near the Raritan River. Rutgers won, by a score of 6 to 4. The College Avenue Gym now occupies that field. Get the full story behind the historic game.
Join Us
Whether you’re a serious athlete, more of a couch potato, or somewhere in between, Rutgers offers you plenty of opportunities to get moving or cheer on friends.
For the Fans
Red Team Up-Stream! Cheering on Rutgers has been a New Jersey tradition for centuries. Continue the history.
Rutgers–New Brunswick Athletics
Track the latest triumphs, share your pride, and get tickets at the official online home of the Scarlet Knights.
Rutgers–Newark Athletics
Root with a big, red ‘R’ and thrill to the exploits of the Scarlet Raiders.
Rutgers–Camden Athletics
Keep up with all the Scarlet Raptors’ action.
Playing for Rutgers
From football to softball, wrestling to lacrosse, nearly 1,000 Rutgers men and women actively participate in the university’s sports programs.
Looking to play for our school and bring glory to Rutgers? Head over to Scarletknights.com for New Brunswick (NCAA Div. I) or Rutgers–Newark Athletics (Div. III) or Rutgers–Camden Athletics (Div. III).
Scholar-Athletes
Rutgers places as high a priority on its athletes' academics as on their prowess on the field. In the past four seasons, four Rutgers Scarlet Knights programs have posted perfect NCAA Academic Progress Rate scores of 1,000. In rankings released in May 2011, women's gymnastics was first in the nation among its peers. Football was second in the nation. Women's tennis and men's and women's cross country also posted perfect scores of 1,000 and top 10 percent national rankings.
Sports Clubs
Long before the advent of varsity athletics, Rutgers students were privately challenging students from other schools to meet for a little friendly competition. Today, these student-run sports clubs, still a vibrant part of Rutgers life, may be instructional, competitive, or both. Competitive clubs play against other schools and leagues across the country.
New Brunswick Sport Clubs | Camden Club Sports
Intramurals
Stay fit, take a break, and have fun with friends. Find your slot among the dozens of intramural sports leagues hosted by Rutgers throughout the year. Whether you’re looking for team sports or one-on-one competition, unwind or get revved up with men’s, women’s, and corecreational sports ranging in intensity from friendly to highly competitive. Here’s your chance to get moving.
New Brunswick | Newark | Camden
