Athletics
Overview
Crimson Pride
It is easy to make athletics and physical fitness a regular part of your Harvard undergraduate experience. Nearly 80 percent of Harvard students are involved in some kind of athletics—and nearly everyone puts their Crimson pride to work cheering on friends and classmates.
2020-21 Academic Year
On February 18, the Ivy League Council of Presidents announced that league schools will not conduct league competition or host league championships during the spring term of the 2020-21 academic year. The opportunity exists for limited, local, outdoor spring sport competition if campus conditions significantly improve, and if campus, state and local guidelines allow it. Club sport and house intramural programming will remain remote as we continue to align with University policies and guidelines.
Varsity Sports
Intramural Sports
Intramural sports provide students the opportunity to play with a team in a fun, relaxed environment. Teams are organized by entryway and by House. First-years compete for the Yard Cup, and upperclassmen chase the Straus Cup.

Club Sports
There are many club sports that Harvard students can join—or you can start your own. Less formal than varsity competitions, club sports are a great way to meet new friends and compete in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Recreational Fitness
There is a wide selection of recreational facilities on campus where you can practice, play, and participate when it works for you. We provide space and equipment for independent exercise, group activities, and recreational classes.
There are so many classes to choose from, such as step, pilates, muscle conditioning, aqua aerobics, kickboxing, and yoga.

facts and figures
Competitive Excellence
Facts & Figures
Statistics
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149 National or NCAA championships
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58 Student-athletes honored as Rhodes Scholars
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42 Varsity teams
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435 Ivy League titles
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