On Campus
Athletics & Recreation
Terps play, explore, train, compete and support one another.
A Proud Tradition
UMD has one of the nation’s most recognizable and successful athletics programs—backed by a dedicated Terp fan base.
Our eight men’s teams and 12 women’s teams compete at the NCAA Division I level. Eight Maryland programs have combined to win 47 national championships, including the 1953 football team and the 2022 men’s lacrosse team, which finished with a perfect 18-0 record to earn its 13th title.
The B1G Effect
Since joining the Big Ten Conference in 2014-15, UMD has scored with new revenues, expanded exposure and athletic achievements.
49
conference championships
6
national titles
Get the details on the latest home and away games.
Students can attend home games free of charge. Read up on special rules to snag tickets to football and men's basketball events.
Unfurl an enormous Maryland flag. Shake a copy of the student newspaper at a men's basketball game. Join the team for a midnight run. These are among some of the best Maryland fan traditions. Here's a primer.
Where the Turtle Roars
SECU Stadium
Xfinity Center
Field Hockey and Women’s Lacrosse Complex
Bob “Turtle” Smith Stadium
Ludwig Field
Nearly 52,000 fans can come together at the home of Maryland’s football and men’s lacrosse teams. It features a high-tech turf field, and the new video board is one of the nation’s biggest. Learn more
Join one of the loudest fan bases in the country at UMD’s largest arena, which also hosts gymnastics, wrestling and volleyball. In addition, the center houses the Terrapin Walk of Fame and History and Terrapin Team Store. Learn more
A 2023 renovation tripled the size of the facility for the powerhouse teams that have won a combined 23 national titles and 46 National Player of the Year honors. Learn more
The home of Maryland Baseball for 70-plus years has been recently upgraded with a high-tech playing surface, bullpen, outfield wall and new lighting. Learn more
The complex for the men’s and women’s soccer teams (and their hyped-up fans, known as “The Crew”) is fully lit with an all-weather track and sodded Bermuda grass playing field. Learn more
Recreation & Wellness
University Recreation and Wellness, known as RecWell, encourages Terps to be active.
It offers a huge array of facilities and hundreds of opportunities: club and intramural sports, fitness classes, adventure trips, personal training, an aquatics program and so much more.
Students can not only build the habit of incorporating movement into daily life, but also build their community.
Intramural & Club Sports
Intramural sports bring together Terps to participate in leagues, tournaments and events. Participants can rally their friends to play at either the competitive or recreation level.
Club sports offer opportunities for developing friendships, building leadership skills, learning a new sport and improving skills. Many clubs have tryouts and compete against other universities.
8,000
students in 33 intramural sports
4,700
students in 47 club sports
Where to Get Active
Eppley Recreation Center
Reckord Armory
Ritchie Coliseum
La Plata Beach
University Golf Course
The biggest fitness hub on campus offers an Olympic-size indoor pool; outdoor pool; 55-foot climbing wall; challenge course; basketball, racquetball and squash courts; fitness and weight rooms and more. Learn more
The historic indoor facility houses basketball, volleyball and badminton courts. Learn more
This former arena features a basketball court, fitness room, weight room, training space and more. Learn more
Commonly referred to as “The Beach," this space is used for free play activities like pickup soccer and volleyball games, as well as special events. Learn more
The home of the men’s and women’s golf teams is an 18-hole Audubon-certified public course. Learn more
Programs & Activities
Go hiking, biking or canoeing on a trip off campus, tackle the climbing wall or rent equipment for your own adventure.
Take group classes, get focused with personal training, or use cardio, weight or functional training equipment.
Swim, play or dive into our indoor or outdoor pools and enjoy the many benefits of being active in water.
