Yale

The Yale Bulldogs represent excellence, tradition, and championship glory at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Since adopting the “Bulldogs” nickname and Yale blue colors, the program has built one of college athletics’ most storied legacies with 29 NCAA championships, the highest among Ivy League schools. Their golf dynasty holds 21 NCAA titles, the most in college golf history. Men’s swimming captured four NCAA championships, while the ice hockey team claimed the 2013 NCAA title, the oldest intercollegiate program in the sport. Women’s soccer dominated with NCAA championships in 2002, 2004, and 2005. Football boasts 27 national championships, and Walter Camp, known as the “Father of Football,” pioneered innovations shaping modern American football. Men’s basketball secured six early national titles, while their historic rivalry with Harvard in “The Game” remains a storied tradition. Handsome Dan, the beloved bulldog mascot, and the iconic Yale Bowl provide a legendary atmosphere. Yale athletics signify centuries of excellence, embodying a tradition of championship success, innovation, and school pride.