College Sports at the JKU.

If you study at the JKU, then you’re part of the JKU Astros!

The JKU will be taking on Vienna! Our football team, basketball team, and cheerleading squad are giving Vienna's universities a run for their money!

JKU Astros gamedays are undoubtedly a high point of university life; the atmosphere is both unparalleled and energetic, something that each JKU student ought to experience at least once for themselves!

We have revolutionized the Austrian College Sports League (ACSL) since the Astros' 'big bang' in 2022. As the only university outside of Vienna, we continue to shake up the league thanks to our men's and women's basketball teams, our cheerleaders, and now our American football team.

Be it on the court or in the stands - the Astros are synonymous with community, passion, and the JKU spirit! Are you ready to be a part of it?

JKU Astros

Upcoming home game on April 13 at 3:00 PM at the ABC Platz

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Event Calendar

astros(at)jku.at

[Translate to Englisch:] Basketball Gameday in der Kepler Hall

American Football Game Days (home games only)
at the ASKÖ Bewegungscenter in Linz

October 26, 2024 | JKU Astros vs. the TU Robots | doors open at 4:30 PM (L 21:24)
April 13, 2025 | JKU Astros vs. MedUni Serpents | doors open at 3:00 PM
May 4, 2025 | JKU Astros vs. the BOKU Beez | doors open at 3:00 PM
May 18, 2025 | JKU Astros vs. the WU Emperors | doors open at 3:00 PM
May 25, 2025 | JKU Astros vs. the WU Tigers | doors open at 3:00 PM

Scheduled Basketball Matches (home games only)
The Womens' and Mens' Teams at the JKU Kepler Hall

November 8, 2024 | JKU Astros vs. the Med Uni Serpents | doors open at 3:00 PM ( L 42:49 Women's team | W 58:43 Men's team)
November 22, 2024 | JKU Astros vs. the TU Robots | doors open at 3:00 PM (L 49:45 Women's team | L 53:66 Men's team)
December 13, 2024 | JKU Astros vs. the Uni Vienna Emperors | doors open at 3:00 PM (W 60:51 Women's team | W 62:59 Men's team)
January 10, 2025 | JKU Astros vs. the BOKU Beez | doors open at 3:00 PM (L 42:49 Women's team | W 58:43 Men's team)
January 31, 2025 | JKU Astros vs. the WU Tigers | doors open at 3:00 PM (W 64:18 Women's team | W 53:44 Men's team)

Learn more about the American football at the JKU & our backstory!

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The JKU Astros are a community with space for everyone, and where everyone can do their part to create successful team! Each and every person - be it a sports fan or bystander - can play a role and contribute to the team's success!
If you're interested in being a part of it all, there are volunteer opportunities to help organize events or assist on game days, etc. We welcome as many helping hands as possible!

Become a part of our team - whether as a player, fan, or volunteer - and experience the fascinating world of sports and our university to the fullest!

„We don‘t just play, we fight for each other. One team, one family.“

Timo Sturm (American Football), Teacher Education Studies Sports & History

„We work together to push beyond the limits, applying our collective support turn challenges into strengths.“

Laura Piffath (cheer team), Sociology

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