Rome City Institute is committed to fostering a culture of academic, athletic, professional, and social development excellence. Each sport program is built by world-champion athletes and specialized trainers, and led day to day by teams of top-level coaches.
From the pitch to the pool, every program is led by coaches with professional and Olympic-level experience, and built on partnerships with Italy’s national sport federations and clubs.
Rome City Institute is uniquely positioned, offering a set of state-of-the-art athletic facilities, all centrally located in one of the most iconic cities in the world and within reach of our central campus.
State-of-the-art turf fields, gymnasiums, and fitness centers equipped to enhance athletic skill across a wide range of sports.
Cutting-edge equipment and coaching expertise, each location tailored to the rigorous demands of its sport — and a platform for exposure to top Italian clubs.
Conveniently located in the heart of Rome, our facilities make it easy to balance academic and athletic commitments.
Several top-tier sports facilities across different parts of Rome, ensuring access to the best resources no matter the sport.
Performance doesn’t stop at the final whistle. Every student-athlete has access to dedicated strength, conditioning, and recovery resources right on campus.
Our fully equipped on-campus gym gives student-athletes access to dedicated sessions with our personal trainers, alongside the machines and training areas to support every sport program.
Injury prevention and recovery are built into our training center, with an in-house physiotherapy room giving student-athletes direct access to treatment and rehab without ever leaving campus.
Every program follows the Italian sport calendar and is affiliated with national federations and clubs — giving student-athletes a genuine bridge between collegiate education and a professional career.
Seasons follow the Italian sport calendar, running roughly August through May, with league play against university and club opponents across Rome.
Beyond outside competition, an internal Rome City tournament guarantees every athlete meaningful playing time and structured weekly matches all year.
Dedicated placement staff maintain contacts across Italian sport, giving athletes real opportunities to be scouted by clubs and federations.
Championships, showcases, and season moments from the past academic year — straight from our official Instagram.
Welcoming Owen Kolb to the Class of 2030 and our lacrosse program — coming to Rome City from Seattle, Washington.
Congratulations to Lance Nelson on signing with DBS Roma — he’ll be competing in Serie D this season.
Our goalkeeper Joey Randazzo teamed up with @olimpusroma for an editorial shoot showcasing the RCI kit.
Huge congratulations to Annabella DeGregorio and the whole team on an outstanding campaign, now heading into the semifinals with the Scudetto on the line.
Our women’s soccer players sealed promotion to Serie C with partner club Rome City W. Soccer — a season-defining result for the program.
A night of celebration and recognition for the incredible season shared across every program, hosted by our partners at UNICAMILLUS.
Our Men’s Division 2 team took the court in a best-of-three Finals series, with promotion on the line at RCC.
A friendly match between the US Embassy in Italy and Rome City Institute celebrated the return of the World Cup to the United States in 2026.
Student-athlete Taj Dancy competed at the prestigious Cornacchia World Cup in Pordenone, one of the oldest youth volleyball tournaments in the world.
Congratulations to our student-athlete on winning the IFL Championship with Firenze Guelfi — a season to remember and Rome City’s Italian Bowl pipeline in action.
This Saturday, our coaching staff will be in San José for an international scouting showcase alongside partner club Propella, searching for the next Lions.
Are you ready to become a Rome City Lion?
At Rome City we are looking for students who are willing to think outside the box and prepare themself for a professional journey in a rapidly changing world.
