MidAmerica Nazarene Pioneers
The MidAmerica Nazarene Pioneers are the athletic teams of MidAmerica Nazarene University. They participate in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, primarily competing in the Heart of America Athletic Conference.
Sports offered
The program offers nine categories of sports for competition: 4 for women, 4 for men, and 1 co-educational category.| Men's sports | Women's sports | Co-Ed sports |
| Baseball Football Basketball Soccer | Basketball Soccer Softball Volleyball | Spirit Squad |
Football
The current head football coach is Todd Sturdy, who started with the Pioneers in the 2018 season. During the 2018 season. Previously, Brian Wimer was the coach from 2014-2018. The Pioneers were HAAC champions in 2014.College football began at MidAmerica Nazarene in 1979 under head coach Gordon DeGraffenreid. The program has managed 17 post-season appearances in various bowl games and national championship playoff games.