Kent State University Athletics

In 1920 the first Kent State University athletics team played. The sport was football. The “field band” was there and played in the stands. Women’s sports always had a place at Kent State and were recognized as NCAA program in 1984. Kent State currently supports 19 Division I intercollegiate teams competing within the Mid-American Conference (MAC). Kent State provides a robust club sport and intramurals and recreation and wellness program for its entire campus community.