Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, track & field and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track & field, volleyball and wrestling; and co-ed sports include archery, competitive cheer, competitive dance, eSports and shooting sports. Former sports included men's lacrosse.
=== Wrestling ===
In January 2014, the college added men's and women's wrestling to its athletic offerings.
=== Football ===
Football was added in 2015, which prompted the construction of new residence halls and a 5,500 sq foot field house. The Lyon College football team competed in the Sooner Athletic Conference of the NAIA from the 2018 to 2022 fall seasons.
As of 2024, the Lyon Scots football team competes in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC).
=== Esports ===
The college is the only member of National Association of Collegiate Esports in the state of Arkansas. Kevin Jenkins is the athletic director.
=== Intramurals …
