New York University has the following varsity sports teams, which are nicknamed the NYU Violets:
| Women's Sports | Men's Sports |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Baseball |
| Cross country | Basketball |
| Fencing | Cross country |
| Golf | Fencing |
| Soccer | Golf |
| Softball | Soccer |
| Swimming & diving | Swimming & diving |
| Tennis | Tennis |
| Track and field | Track and field |
| Volleyball | Volleyball |
| Wrestling |
NYU also has 24 club sports, including badminton, rowing, triathlon, squash and water polo.
