Brown’s Division of Athletics and Recreation is powered by the strength of our community. Donor support through the Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) empowers our varsity, club, and recreation programs to push the boundaries of competition—helping student-athletes to succeed in the classroom, empowering coaches to mentor the next generation of leaders, and maintaining the premier facilities where our Brown Bears compete and grow.
Athletics Impact Report 2025–26
Find out how the Brown University Sports Foundation is supporting our Brown Bears to perform their best in competition, the classroom, and the community.
Our Impact: By the Numbers
$ 32.6 million
total raised
9,451
total donors
990
student-athletes competed on varsity teams
+93 %
of undergraduates engaged in Athletics and Recreation activities
1,619
students participated in club sports
1,747
students participated in intramural sports
One National Championship
Brown Open Sailing
Stories of Impact
The most memorable moment I have as a Brown student-athlete was our team’s win over the University of Rhode Island for the Governor’s Cup this [past] year in a night game at Centreville Bank Stadium. Rhode Island was a top-10 Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) football team, and it was the first time we had beaten them since 2017. Getting to hoist that trophy with my teammates and shake the governor’s hand post-game was an unforgettable experience.
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At the College Sailing Open Fleet Race National Championship, the Bears secured a historic win, earned individual honors and reinforced the team’s place among the nation’s top programs.
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Now in its third year, the peer-to-peer mental health initiative equips Brown University student-athletes with the tools to recognize warning signs of distress and respond with care, confidence and action.
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Since opening its doors in January, the University’s new, all-season indoor turf facility is already changing the game for both competition and community on campus.
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News from Brown
Brown to elevate golf and squash teams to varsity status in 2026
Growth in team resources, coaching expertise, athletic facilities and fundraising opportunities have bolstered four teams that have secured national championships, top rankings and outstanding win/loss records at the club level.
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Since its opening in 1925, Brown Stadium has served as the setting for some of the University’s most memorable moments on the field and in the community.
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Learn more about the BUSF Athletics Annual Fund
Discover how this fund is supporting our student-athletes.