The Valparaiso Beacons, formerly known as the Valparaiso Crusaders, represents the athletic programs and intercollegiate teams of Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. The school has NCAA Division I standing and competes in the Horizon League in all sports but football, which is a member of the Pioneer Football League. Valparaiso fields a wide range of men's and women's teams in sports such as football, volleyball, baseball, softball, swimming, cross country, basketball and tennis.