behind the scenes
Support Network: a look inside the environment of T-Birds recovering from injury
The returning to action for UBC student-athletes is aided by support systems like the Recovering Athlete Peer-Support Program.
our people
Meet UBC’s head groundskeeper preparing the National Soccer Development Centre for the world stage
A sneak peek inside UBC’s tournament-ready pitch with Gary Bartley.
excellence
UBC Thunderbirds Men’s Tennis SC clinch national championship
Appearing in their third-straight final, the T-Birds claimed their second gold in three years with a win over the University of Toronto.
excellence
UBC women claim fifth straight NAIA track & field championship
Following a dominant performance all week long on the track and in the field, the UBC Thunderbirds are women’s NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Champions for a fifth straight year!
241
Academic All-Canadians
7
National Championship Wins
7 of 10
teams ranked no. 1 nationally based on performance over the course of the past season
DID YOU KNOW?
Since 2021/22, UBC has claimed 40 combined national championships across U SPORTS, NAIA, and other championship competitions. This recent run of success represents nearly 20% of all national championships won in Thunderbirds history.
2,687
donors
$582,173
raised through 2026 back the ‘birds FUNDRAISER
3,752
gifts
– major events –
33
concerts & large attendance events at doug mitchell thunderbird sports centre
– community partners & events –
968
community groups events hosted at ubc’s sport facilities
35,474
unique students participating in recreation programs
826,180
visits to fitness centres (84.03% increase over 2024/25)
126,440
visits to drop-in sports & track (175.92% increase over 2024/25)
500+
Movement Breaks led by Move U Crew to incorporate stretching and movement into classes, lectures, and meetings.
335
individuals taking part in 21 Wellbeing Walk & Roll events.
663.9
million steps cumulatively walked by 262 teams in the 2026 edition of Walk for Joy.
*2025/26 numbers