About GCU Athletics - Grand Canyon University Athletics

Athletics Mission Statement
The mission of Grand Canyon University Athletics is to use intercollegiate sports as a platform in developing good Christian role models and in embodying the highest standards of excellence in the overall development of our student-athletes. We are integrated within the University community and inclusive of all students in the promotion of the personal growth of our student-athletes. We prepare men and women to be student-athletes distinguished by integrity, academic and athletic excellence, and Christian conduct. We expect our student-athletes, coaches and staff to emulate Christ in all aspects of their lives, including their academic and athletic endeavors.

Athletics Mission Statement

The mission of Grand Canyon University Athletics is to use intercollegiate sports as a platform in developing good Christian role models and in embodying the highest standards of excellence in the overall development of our student-athletes. We are integrated within the University community and inclusive of all students in the promotion of the personal growth of our student-athletes. We prepare men and women to be student-athletes distinguished by integrity, academic and athletic excellence, and Christian conduct. We expect our student-athletes, coaches and staff to emulate Christ in all aspects of their lives, including their academic and athletic endeavors.

At a Glance
Founded 1949	Enrollment 25,000	NCAA Division I	Nickname Lopes	Colors Purple, Black & White	Sports 20

Quick Facts
Name	Grand Canyon University
Location	Phoenix, Ariz. (map)
Founded	1949
On-Campus Enrollment	25,000 (fall 2025)
President	Brian Mueller (leadership team)
University Website	www.gcu.edu
NCAA Affiliation	Division I
Athletics Contact	3300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017 (602) 639-6053
Nickname	Lopes
Colors	Purple, black and white
Conference	Mountain West Conference — primary affiliation Mountain Pacific Sports Federation — beach volleyball The Big West — beach volleyball (starting 2027-28)
Varsity Sports	20 total Men's (9): Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field Women's (11): Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field, Volleyball
Athletic Facilities	Baseball — Brazell Field at GCU Ballpark (4,000) Basketball, Volleyball — Global Credit Union Arena (7,000) and Antelope Gymnasium (1,500) Beach Volleyball — GCU Beach Volleyball Stadium (1,000) Golf — GCU Golf Course Soccer — GCU Stadium (6,000) Softball — GCU Softball Stadium (1,200) Swimming & Diving — Fr. Edward Reese Aquatic Center at Brophy Prep Tennis — GCU Tennis Facility General — Lopes Performance Center
Vice President of Athletics	Jamie Boggs
Asst. VP of Athletics / Deputy A.D.	Nick Ojea
Faculty Athletics Representative	Claude Pensis