Intramural Sports
We are excited to announce that spring 2026 intramural sports will operate as scheduled, offering a full lineup of leagues, tournaments and special events for all NIU students.
Our priority is providing a fun, engaging, and competitive environment for participants. With our programs fully staffed and ready to go, we look forward to offering numerous opportunities for students to get involved, stay active, meet new people and showcase their athletic abilities. Winners of each sport will have the chance to earn the coveted intramural championship shirt.
Check IMLeagues for available leagues, times and fees.
For more information, contact us at intramurals@niu.edu.
Signing Into IMLeagues
- Visit IMLeagues website
- Under schools choose "Northern Illinois University"
- Sign in with your Z-ID and password
- For all accounts, your password has been preset to your email prefix
Creating a Team
- Sign in to IMLeagues via your NIU email
- Choose the desired sport, league and time and "create team"
Once you complete the team registration process, you are able to invite people to join your team
Pay Your Fee
- Visit DSERec and log in with your Z-ID and password
- Select Intramurals
- Choose and register for the sport of your choosing
Check out and pay with a credit card. If you want us to charge your bursar’s account as your payment, please email intramurals@niu.edu.
Rules and Policies
- Participant manual (PDF)
- 3v3 Basketball (PDF)
- Badminton (PDF)
- Bag Toss (PDF)
- Basketball (PDF)
- Dodgeball (PDF)
- Flag Football (PDF)
- Indoor Soccer (PDF)
- Outdoor Soccer (PDF)
- Pickleball
- Sand Volleyball (PDF)
- Softball (PDF)
- Table Tennis (PDF)
- Volleyball (PDF)
Become an Official
Join our officiating team! You'll gain leadership skills and earn extra money while learning sports rules and regulations. Experience is not required, and training is provided. Hours are flexible, according to your interests and availability.
For more information, email intramurals@niu.edu.