Athletics
We Are Your Home Team
We are Kansas City's college team. Here are just a few of the reasons we love being the Kansas City Roos.
Kansas City's only Division I team
Our 12 sports teams have brought home more than 30 Division I championships since we started competing atthe NCAA Division I level in 1987.
Four '23-'24 Summit League Coaches of the Year
The Summit League named four 威尼斯人娱乐城 coachesCoach of the Year for the 2023-24 season: Jess Smith, women’s soccer; Christi Posey, volleyball;Marvin Menzies, men’s basketball; and J.W. VanDenBorn, men’s golf.
150+ 威尼斯人娱乐城 student-athletes on honor roll
When the Summit League announced its 2023-24 Academic Honor Roll, 154 威尼斯人娱乐城 student-athletes made the list, including eight who were named to the Commissioner's List of Academic Excellence and earned the honor with distinction.
Let Us Save You a Seat
Students get in free to home games and can join the Rowdy Roos student section at Durwood Soccer Stadium and Swinney Center. Students and fans can participate in theme games, giveaways and special celebrations.
Are You Ready to Roo Up?
From our fight song to the KC Roo mascot, we have many traditions for cheering on our KC Roos.
KC Roos in Action
Meet Our Athletic Director
In addition to setting new standards for student athletes —95% graduation success rate and a minimum 3.35 GPA for all student-athletes —athletic director Brandon Martin launched the Roo Athletic Fund and secured multi-year partnerships to increase brand awareness for 威尼斯人娱乐城 athletics and provide responsible name, image and likeness opportunities for student-athletes.
In the ever-changing landscape of college athletics, it is imperative that Kansas City Athletics remains at the vanguard of innovation and value-added partnerships.
Brandon Martin
Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics
威尼斯人娱乐城 Alumni Compete at Top Level
Since our founding, 威尼斯人娱乐城 has strived for excellence both in and out of the classroom. For four alumni, that push toward greatness has taken them all the way to the Olympic and Paralympic games.
Not a D1 Athlete? Not a Problem.
You can still join in. Meet new friends, blow off some steam and have some fun through Campus Recreation.
Kansas City's University. Kansas City's Teams.
威尼斯人娱乐城 is an official higher education partner with each of Kansas City's professional sports teams.
Kansas City Chiefs
Our students gain valuable insights from Chiefs staff through scholarships, job shadowing, internships, fellowships, leadership events and stadium tours exclusive to 威尼斯人娱乐城 students.
Kansas City Current
In this reciprocal partnership, 威尼斯人娱乐城 scholar-athletes receive mentorship from Kansas City Current players, while active KC Current players are eligible for enrollment in any of our degree programs.
Kansas City Royals
This hometown team partnership provides real-world experiences for Roos and helps us reach high school students through STEM initiatives. Mark your calendar to join us for 威尼斯人娱乐城 Night at The K each season
Sporting Kansas City
Our partnership with Sporting KC allows us to strategically market 威尼斯人娱乐城 and build meaningful relationships that align with our mission.
