The East Carolina Pirates are the official intercollegiate athletic teams representing East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. Sponsoring comprehensive varsity sports programs across men's and women's disciplines, the athletic department competes proudly at the highest tier of collegiate sports governed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association as active members of the American Athletic Conference. The Pirates boast passionate regional fan support, iconic traditions, and historic athletic facilities like Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium and Minges Coliseum.