At UC Davis, we like to stay active. We have one of the largest athletics programs in the country, with more than 700 student-athletes participating in 26 varsity sports. We also have 30 student club sports and 36 intramural sports. Our athletics program is on the rise: We are competing in a new conference — the Big West Conference of NCAA Division I — and in superb new recreational facilities.
Athletics
- NCAA Athletics
We have 26 men's and women's teams that compete in the Big West Conference of NCAA Division I - Upcoming NCAA Games
Check out our athletic calendar - Tickets
Buy tickets for NCAA events
Campus Recreation
- Aquatics
Participate in dozens of organized activities and classes - Craft Center Programs
Hands-on classes in everything from sewing to photography - Equestrian Center Programs
Riding lessons and organized trail rides - Fitness & Wellness Programs
Participate in dozens of organized activities and classes - Informal Recreation
Cardiovascular and fitness equipment, group classes, squash and volleyball courts, and much more - Intramural Sports
Students, faculty and staff compete against each other in more than twenty sports ranging from Ultimate Frisbee to volleyball - Outdoor Adventures
Classes and trips in hiking, kayaking and other outdoor activities - Sport Clubs
Students compete against teams from other universities or pursue a recreational interest together
Recreational facilities
- The Activities and Recreation Center
- Craft Center
- Equestrian center
- Hickey Pool
- Outdoor Adventures
- Recreation Fields
- Rec Pool is open April to October
- The Pavilion
Other Recreation & Fitness Resources
Local and Regional Recreation
- City of Davis Parks and Recreation
- Local Recreation-Related Businesses
- Yolo Basin wildlife tours and bird watching