Who would win between football and basketball? Lacrosse and tennis? Golf and volleyball? We’ll never have a definitive answer, but with the Cardinal Athletics Giving Challenge, we level the playing field so that the varsity sports can compete against each other. This year's challenge dates will take place between October 23-30.

In this one-week challenge, you can help your favorite teams compete for glory and pride!

Frequently asked questions

How are the rankings calculated?

This year, rankings are calculated based on the team with the most total donors and the highest percentage of student-athlete alumni who donated to their respective teams.

Who can participate in the challenge?

Everyone! Alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends. Just donate to your favorite team during the challenge.

Which teams are included in the challenge?

All varsity teams are included!

I want to up the ante. Can I be a challenge donor?

Of course! We’d love to talk with you about how your large gift could be leveraged into a challenge gift. Contact us about becoming a challenge donor!

Results and stories about the challenge
Baseball
2025 Athletics Giving Challenge Raises Nearly $775,000 for Catholic University Athletics

November 04, 2025

On October 30, 2025, Catholic University Athletics completed its annual eight-day giving challenge. Thanks to the generosity of student-athletes, parents, alumni, and friends of the athletics community, a total of $774,437 was raised. This total breaks last year’s campaign record by more than $183,000, making...
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Cardinal Athletics Giving Challenge
The 2024 Athletics Giving Challenge – "Hit it Out of the Park"

October 31, 2024

Who doesn’t love leaning into their Cardinal pride, cheering on varsity sports, and participating in some friendly competition? The Cardinal Athletics Giving Challenge brought all of these passions together in 2024 for a nail-biting race to see which Catholic University sports team would raise the...
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CatholicU football players
The Results Are In: CatholicU’s 2023 Athletics Giving Challenge Was Most Successful Ever

November 14, 2023

If you’re connected to Catholic University Athletics, then you probably know and love the Cardinal Athletics Giving Challenge. For the past six years, all Catholic University sports teams have competed to see which one can raise the most funds for the CatholicU Athletics department. During...
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