[1] The York Lions football team has been in operation since 1968 and currently compete in the 11-team Ontario University Athletics conference.

[2] The York Lions men's ice hockey team competes in the 20-team Ontario University Athletics conference.

The York Lions women's ice hockey team competes in the 13-team Ontario University Athletics conference.

The York Lions women's soccer team currently competes in the 19-team Ontario University Athletics conference.

[8] The York Lions men's volleyball team currently competes in the 13-team Ontario University Athletics conference.

[11] The York Lions women's volleyball team currently competes in the 14-team Ontario University Athletics conference.