Yes, the Drake Bulldogs athletic teams compete fully at the highest level of collegiate sports governed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, known as NCAA Division I. Representing Drake University located in Des Moines, Iowa, the Bulldogs participate as core members of the Missouri Valley Conference across a broad spectrum of men's and women's varsity sports. The athletic program boasts a proud history of competitive excellence, conference championships, and memorable postseason tournament appearances on the national stage.