All boys are encouraged to participate in at least one sport at Wellington College.
The College prides itself on the success of its sportsmen and this has been reinforced by the very large number of international representatives that have been produced over the years.
Over and above the winter and summer tournament weeks, the major events on the calendar are the McEvedy Shield (athletics - involving Rongotai, St Pat's Wellington and St Pat's Silverstream), the Rugby Quadrangular (with Wanganui Collegiate, Nelson Boys' College and Christ's College), and the Tennis Quadrangular (involving Auckland Grammar, Hamilton Boys' High and Palmerston North Boys' High).
Sports offered include:
American football, athletics, badminton, basketball, bowls, canoe polo, croquet, cross country, cycling, dragon boating, football, golf, hockey, mountain biking, rowing, rugby, softball, squash, swimming, table tennis, tennis, triathlon, underwater hockey, volleyball, waterpolo and yachting.