Sports
- Central Division (NBA), one of the six divisions in the National Basketball Association
- Central Division (NHL), one of the six divisions in the National Hockey League
- Central Division (MLS), former division in the MLS
- Central Division (AFL), one of the four divisions in the Arena Football League
- American League Central, division in Major League Baseball's American League
- National League Central, division in Major League Baseball's National League
- Queensland Rugby League Central Division, division in the Queensland Rugby League
- AFC North, National Football League division formerly known as "AFC Central"
- NFC North, National Football League division formerly known as "NFC Central"
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