Western Illinois Leathernecks

The Western Illinois Leathernecks are the teams and athletes that represent Western Illinois University, located in Macomb, Illinois, in NCAA Division I sports. The school's primary conference affiliation is with the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC); its football team is a member of the Division I FCS (formerly Division I-AA) Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC). The were former members of The Summit League. Its football program will remain in the MVFC through the autumn of 2023 before joining the OVC in 2024.

Sports sponsored
A member of the Ohio Valley Conference, Western Illinois University sponsors teams in seven men's, eight women's sports.

Athletic facilities

 * Baseball: Alfred D. Boyer Stadium
 * Basketball: Western Hall
 * Football: Hanson Field
 * Golf: Harry Mussatto Golf Course
 * Soccer: John MacKenzie Alumni Field
 * Softball: Mary Ellen McKee Stadium
 * Tennis: WIU Varsity Courts
 * Volleyball: Western Hall