They participate in Division II sports within the NCAA in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA).

[2] The team plays their home games in Lewis Field Stadium, located on the Fort Hays State University campus in Hays, Kansas.

Fort Hays State's football program dates back to 1902.

[3] Source:[3] The Tigers have made four appearances in the NCAA Division II playoffs, with a combined record of 0–4.

Official record (including any NCAA imposed vacates and forfeits) against all current MIAA opponents as of the end of the 2018 season: The Tigers have played their home games in Lewis Field Stadium since 1936.