| York Lions | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | York University |
| Association | U Sports |
| Conference | Ontario University Athletics |
| Athletic director | Alex Dominato |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario |
| Varsity teams | 9 men, 9 women |
| Football stadium | Alumni Field |
| Arena | Canlan Ice Sports – York |
| Tennis court | Sobeys Stadium |
| Other venues | Tait McKenzie Centre, Toronto Track and Field Centre, York Lions Stadium |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Nickname | Lions |
| Colours | Red, White, and Black |
| Website | www |
The York Lions is the official name for the athletic varsity teams that represent York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The university's varsity teams compete in the Ontario University Athletics conference of U Sports and, where applicable, in the east division. The Lion's logo features a red lion from the school's logo with the university's colours, red and white.
York's former teams were known as the York Yeomen and York Yeowomen, but changed their name to the gender-neutral Lions in 2003.[1]
- ^ "From Rugby to Football: The History of Canadian Football York Yeomen". Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved May 17, 2020.