Compete. Study. Belong.
Play the sport you love while you earn your degree.
At Missouri Valley University, you can compete at the college level and prepare for your career at the same time. Find your team, connect with a coach, and start your Viking story.
At a glance
Viking Athletics
Association
NAIA
Conference
Heart of America Athletic Conference
National associations
- Rodeo: National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA)
- Shotgun sports: Association of College Unions International (ACUI)
- Archery: USA Archery
- Esports: National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC)
- Powerlifting: USA Powerlifting
- Weightlifting: USA Weightlifting
- STUNT: College STUNT
Varsity sports
35 sports across men’s, women’s, and coed teams
Team colors
Purple and orange
Find your sport
Varsity sports at MVU
MVU sponsors 35 varsity sports. Many men’s and women’s teams share coaches and travel together but compete against same-sex opponents. Coed teams compete in a coed environment. Visit the athletics website for rosters, schedules, coaches, and recruiting information.
Men’s sports
Men compete against men.
- Archery
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Golf
- Lifting sports (powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting)
- Rodeo
- Shooting sports (shotgun)
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and field (indoor and outdoor)
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Women’s sports
Women compete against women.
- Archery
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Flag football
- Golf
- Lifting sports (powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting)
- Rodeo
- Shooting sports (shotgun)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and field (indoor and outdoor)
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Coed sports
Teams compete in a coed environment.
- Competitive cheer
- Competitive dance
- Esports
- STUNT
Cheer competes in all-female and coed divisions, and STUNT in all-girl and coed (partner) formats. Dance and esports teams are open to all students.
Your season counts. Most varsity sports are also a one-credit-hour physical education course, so competing can count toward your degree. (Esports credit doesn’t meet the Core 2B requirement.) See which sports carry credit in the catalog ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Student-athlete life
Built for students who compete.
Your schedule is full. Here’s where to find help keeping classes, practice, and your plans for the future on track.
Choose Your Major
Browse bachelor’s, associate, and master’s programs, plus minors and credentials, including online options.
Stay on Track
Get an advisor in your corner, free academic coaching, and early alerts if your grades or attendance start to slip.
Plan Your Next Move
Career Services helps with resumes, interviews, internships, and career fairs, whatever comes after your playing days.
Become a Viking
Four steps to joining a team.
Interested in competing at MVU? Here’s how to get started.
01
Find your sport
Explore rosters, schedules, and coaching staff on the athletics website ↗ (opens in a new tab).
02
Connect with a coach
Reach out to your sport’s coaching staff or complete its recruiting questionnaire.
Paying for college: Ask your coach about athletic scholarships, and explore financial aid and other scholarships.
Vikings after Valley
Where competing can lead.
Former Viking athletes go on to coach, lead, and build careers in many fields. Here are a few recent Outstanding Alumni honorees.
Wrestling
Paulina Biega ’17
Paulina came to Missouri Valley from Poland to wrestle and study. Today she leads the women’s wrestling program at Sacred Heart University and was named 2023 NCWWC National Coach of the Year.
Baseball
Travis Hitzeman ’99
A three-year baseball captain who went on to play professionally, Travis now leads a sales team as an area sales manager for Ferguson Fire and Fabrication in Dallas.
Basketball
David Cano ’83
A former Viking basketball player, David retired after a 35-year career as a senior human resources executive with several national companies.
Cheer on the Vikings
Schedules, scores, and Viking gear.
Student, parent, alum, or fan, here’s how to keep up with Viking Athletics.
Schedules and Scores
Find game times, results, rosters, and athletics news.
Athletic Hall of Fame
Know a Viking who deserves recognition? Submit a Hall of Fame nomination.
Ready to compete as a Viking?
Find your sport, plan a visit, and take the first step toward joining your team.