college has a rivalry with Bethany Lutheran College in nearby Mankato, Minnesota. Teams have played in MLC's football bowl since 1972.
MLC supports more than 15 intramural leagues. Opportunities are also available to play hockey and baseball in annual matches with Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary.
== Alumni ==
Alumni of Martin Luther College and its predecessor schools serve as pastors, missionaries, chaplains, principals, teachers, staff ministers, and church leaders for the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Since 1865, alumni have comprised over 90% of the synod's called workers. Notable alumni include Northwestern College graduates John W. O. Brenner, Franz Pieper, Winfred P. Lehmann, and various theologians and leaders within the WELS.
Graduates of the college's pre-seminary program may continue their education at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, Wisconsin.
Graduates of the college's education programs may become candidates for assignment to serve in elementary schools, high schools, or congregations …
