Vanguard Lions

The Vanguard Lions are the athletic teams that represent Vanguard University, located in Costa Mesa, California, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. As of the 2024–25 school year, Vanguard are transitionary NCAA members as they move athletic teams from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.

The Lions are members of the Pacific West Conference (PacWest) for most sports. Of its other programs, men's volleyball is an associate member of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation.

Teams
Men's sports (8)
 * Baseball
 * Basketball
 * Cross Country
 * Golf
 * Soccer
 * Track and field
 * Volleyball
 * Wrestling

Women's sports (12)
 * Basketball
 * Beach Volleyball
 * Cross Country
 * Dance
 * Golf
 * Sideline Dance
 * Soccer
 * Softball
 * Stunt
 * Track and field (indoor and outdoor)
 * Wrestling
 * Volleyball