Athletics are an important part of student life at Triton College. The school fields eleven intercollegiate sports teams. Soccer, basketball, wrestling, baseball and track for men and soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, track and flag football for women. Triton College also has quality athletic facilities – including baseball, softball and soccer fields, basketball court, a swimming pool, fitness center and more – for students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community to enjoy.

Triton College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and competes as an independent within the Region IV which covers NJCAA schools in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.