Northeastern University Athletics

Northeastern competes in NCAA Division I, where athletic scholarships and serious competition define the sports culture. The Huskies field 16 varsity teams with 534 total athletes, meaning about 3.4% of students compete at the varsity level. The university distributes over $16 million in athletic scholarships annually. Northeastern plays in the Coastal Athletic Association and maintains a heated rivalry with Boston University across the city. Hockey is the school's marquee sport, with passionate fan support at Matthews Arena, one of the oldest hockey venues in the country. The men's hockey team has claimed multiple conference titles and made several NCAA tournament appearances. Basketball and soccer also draw solid crowds, though the co-op program means some students miss games while working. The athletic facilities serve both varsity athletes and the broader student body's fitness needs.