York University

4700 Keele St., Toronto, ON M3J 1P3

Quick Facts
  • Nickname:
    Lions
  • Colors:
    Red & White
  • Ath. Dept. Phone:
    (416) 736-5185
  • Ath. Dept. Fax:
    (416) 736-5702
  • Enrollment:
    55,000
  • Founded Date:
    1959
  • President:
    Dr. Rhonda Lenton
  • AD:
    Jennifer Myers
Events
Baseball
Oct. 08
Final - 7 innings
Toronto
20
Laurentian
1
Field Hockey
Oct. 19
Final
McGill
1
Queen's
0
Football
Aug. 29
1:00 PM
Carleton
York
Golf
Oct. 15
TBA
OUA Golf Championship
University of Ottawa
Men's Basketball
Sep. 26
TBA
York
Dalhousie
Men's Lacrosse
Nov. 06
Final
Brock
3
Trent
12
Men's Rugby
Nov. 06
Final
Queen's
21
Guelph
43
Men's Soccer
Aug. 28
3:15 PM
Waterloo
Western
Men's Volleyball
Oct. 30
1:30 PM
Windsor
Western
Women's Basketball
Oct. 01
5:00 PM
Toronto Metropolitan
Dalhousie
Women's Lacrosse
Oct. 16
Final
Trent
14
Laurier
6
Women's Rugby
Oct. 24
Final
Guelph
21
Queen's
61
Women's Soccer
Aug. 28
1:00 PM
Waterloo
Western
Women's Volleyball
Oct. 16
6:00 PM
Lakehead
Dalhousie
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News Items

York

YORK ATHLETICS & RECREATION CELEBRATES PRIDE MONTH 2026
  • June 01, 2026
YORK ATHLETICS & RECREATION CELEBRATES PRIDE MONTH 2026

York Athletics & Recreation is proud to celebrate Pride Month 2026

York University Athletics & Recreation is proud to celebrate Pride Month 2026.

  • June 01, 2026
ALL-TORONTO SHOWDOWN TIPS OFF 2026-27 LIONS BASKETBALL SEASON
  • June 23, 2026
ALL-TORONTO SHOWDOWN TIPS OFF 2026-27 LIONS BASKETBALL SEASON

Two teams separated by a dozen subway stops will do battle to open the 2026-27 OUA basketball season

Two teams separated by a dozen subway stops will do battle to open the 2026-27 OUA basketball season

  • June 23, 2026
LIONS CUP RETURNS TO WYNDANCE, SETS ANOTHER FUNDRAISING RECORD FOR YORK VARSITY ATHLETES
  • June 22, 2026
LIONS CUP RETURNS TO WYNDANCE, SETS ANOTHER FUNDRAISING RECORD FOR YORK VARSITY ATHLETES

York University Athletics & Recreation hosted the 23rd annual Lions Cup golf tournament, presented by TD Insurance on June 2

York University Athletics & Recreation hosted the 23rd annual Lions Cup golf tournament, presented by TD Insurance on June 2,

  • June 22, 2026
MULTIPLE GENERATIONS OF YORK MEN’S VOLLEYBALL HONOURED AT OVA AWARDS BANQUET & HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
  • June 19, 2026
MULTIPLE GENERATIONS OF YORK MEN’S VOLLEYBALL HONOURED AT OVA AWARDS BANQUET & HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

The York men’s volleyball program was well represented at the Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) Awards Banquet & Hall of Fame Induction held on June 6 at the International Centre in Mississauga

The York men's volleyball program was well represented at the Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) Awards Banquet & Hall of Fame Induction.

  • June 19, 2026
LIFTING FOR A CURE: STUDENT-LED RECREATION INITIATIVE BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO LIFT FOR THE PRINCESS MARGARET CANCER FOUNDATION
  • June 18, 2026
LIFTING FOR A CURE: STUDENT-LED RECREATION INITIATIVE BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO LIFT FOR THE PRINCESS MARGARET CANCER FOUNDATION

York University Athletics & Recreation Fitness & Lifestyles student employee Lilly Padovan hosted the Stronger Than Cancer Event on June 6 inside the Tait McKenzie Fitness Centre, with all proceeds raised going to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation

It's amazing what can come from a simple idea when the right people come together.

  • June 18, 2026
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