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From 1985 when George Mason won its first national title in women’s soccer, to 2006 when the men’s basketball team became the first mid-major to advance to the Final Four, to today, the George Mason Athletics program has been a source of Patriot pride.

Powering a NEW George Mason Athletics

George Mason University Athletics is an NCAA Division I program competing in the Atlantic 10 Conference, defined by a strong tradition of excellence. With 22 varsity sports, George Mason Athletics is dedicated not only to athletic success but also to developing well-rounded student-athletes. Through academic support, leadership training, and community engagement, George Mason empowers its athletes to grow as students, competitors, and citizens.

In 2025, George Mason Athletics announced its bold strategic plan, unveiling its ambitious mission to inspire and transform lives through the power of sports and a core purpose to unite communities by developing champions. A critical objective within the plan includes expanding resources and driving capital growth through comprehensive annual giving campaigns and targeted major gift programs.

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Priority Funding Needs

Basketball Greatness
Intercollegiate athletics is evolving, and now is the time for bold investments to elevate our basketball programs—not just to compete, but to WIN. Our vision is clear: contend for conference titles, earn NCAA tournament berths, and build a nationally recognized legacy of excellence.
Patriot Pathways
While pursuing excellence in sport and academics, we prepare our student-athletes for life beyond the game. Leveraging George Mason’s unique location in Northern Virginia, they gain valuable career-ready experience, financial management skills, leadership skills, and a deep commitment to community engagement.

Sports Performance Ecosystem
We create a high-performance environment that empowers student-athletes to reach their full potential—physically, technically, tactically, and mentally. This includes top-tier facilities, expert coaching, cutting-edge sports science, premier nutrition, and mental skills training.
Athletics Opportunity Fund
College athletics moves fast, and staying competitive requires agile, timely resource activation. Strategic initiatives—from recruiting and retention incentives to tech pilots and special projects—are vital to the health of a successful program.

Give to Athletics

“Our vision for George Mason Athletics is bold: to elevate basketball to national prominence, revolutionize training with a cutting-edge sports performance ecosystem, transform student-athletes into leaders of tomorrow, and activate innovative opportunities to create a competitive edge. Now is the time to act—your investment will fuel our rise to greatness and make an indelible impact on the future of George Mason Athletics.”