Athletics & scholarships at Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University Baseball has a strong tradition with multiple conference titles and a history of producing MLB talent.

Makaih Williams averaged 8.2 points and 2.3 rebounds for the WAC Tournament Champion Lopes, who returned to the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive season.

GCU Women's Basketball competes at the NCAA Division I level and is part of the Mountain West Conference.

Beach Volleyball at Grand Canyon University competes in NCAA Division I and is part of the MPSF conference.

The GCU Cheerleaders are a highly reputable team that supports, promotes, and represents Grand Canyon University through school spirit, pride, tradition, and student involvement. They have both an All-Girl and Co-Ed team, incorporating game day cheering, partner stunting, group stunting, pyramids, basket tosses, and tumbling.

The GCU Cheerleaders are a highly reputable team that supports, promotes, and represents Grand Canyon University through school spirit, pride, tradition, and student involvement. They have both an All-Girl and Co-Ed team, incorporating game day cheering, partner stunting, group stunting, pyramids, basket tosses, and tumbling.

The Lopes compete in cross country and have shown improvement in various competitions, including the NCAA West Regionals and Mountain West Championships.

The GCU Dance Team is a highly visible and involved athletic team, present at many GCU Athletic competitions, campus events, and within the Phoenix community. The GCU Dance Team is under the supervision of GCU University Relations & Campus Events, and the GCU dancers serve as representatives and ambassadors of Grand Canyon University. Dance Team performances include a variety of jazz, hip hop, and pom choreography and skills. The GCU Dance Team also has a heart for service and participates in a dozens of community outreach projects throughout the year.

The GCU Dance Team is a highly visible and involved athletic team, present at many GCU Athletic competitions, campus events, and within the Phoenix community. The GCU Dance Team is under the supervision of GCU University Relations & Campus Events, and the GCU dancers serve as representatives and ambassadors of Grand Canyon University. Dance Team performances include a variety of jazz, hip hop, and pom choreography and skills. The GCU Dance Team also has a heart for service and participates in a dozens of community outreach projects throughout the year.

The Lopes complete Leadership and Design Invitational and have a steady rise putting GCU on course for more this year.

Grand Canyon University's men's soccer program is part of the NCAA Division I and competes in the Mountain West Conference.

Grand Canyon University Women's Soccer competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Mountain West Conference.

Savannah Kirk, GCU's sophomore second baseman and leadoff hitter, ranked No. 2 nationally in 2025 with a .505 average and was the 2025 WAC Player of the Year. A dynamic slapper and elite base stealer, she went 50 for 50 in steals and helped lead GCU to a top-25 ranking and a fourth straight NCAA Tournament trip.

GCU gets physical for level-up season