The Wildcats compete in NCAA Division I FCS and are charter members (1963) of the Big Sky Conference.

Weber State's men's basketball team (1,004–572), long hailed as a powerhouse in the Big Sky Conference, acquired new head coach Randy Rahe for the 2006–2007 season.

WSU Men's basketball team has the 24th highest winning percentage in NCAA Division I history.

The men's basketball team won its 18th overall Big Sky Conference championship in 2009.

Weber State's softball team has appeared in four Women's College World Series, in 1973, 1974, 1975, and 2019.