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 Bowl Subdivision program in the Greater New Jersey/New York metropolitan region.
The university is also where Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame coach C. Vivian Stringer leads the always thrilling Rutgers Scarlet Knights women’s basketball team. Rutgers teamwork on the field powers a pride that resonates through the stands.
The Scarlet Knights continue to be one of the leaders nationally in both production on the field and in the classroom.
Three Rutgers teams—football, women's golf, and women's lacrosse—received public recognition from the NCAA for top academic performance for their multiyear Academic Progress Rate scores. Learn more.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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
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
