34 Home-Run Gifts for
Sports Fans this Holiday Season

A common misconception about sports gifts is that they're limited to jerseys, tickets and specific team memorabilia. In reality, gifts for sports fans can come in numerous forms, ranging from wall art, books and bedding to games for family fun—like air hockey and foosball. 

Even with all these options, finding the perfect gift for the sports lover in your life sometimes requires some inspiration. For this reason, we’ve rounded up some of the best sports gifts for hardcore football fans, dedicated hoop-lovers, baseball enthusiasts and more.  

Stay with us as we offer 34 gift ideas for fans of different sports, including some knockout NBA, NFL and MLB gifts from our team fan shop.

Gifts for Football Fans

Need a gift for a football fan but don’t know where to start? Here are a few great football-themed gifts that are sure to impress the footballer in your life.

 1. Wall Art For Their Favorite Team

You can never go wrong with bedroom wall decor when buying gifts for football fans. Hardcore football fans are always looking for ways to show their fandom, and dressing up their walls with fan art is often the best way to do it. 

Wall art can come in many forms—metal signs, posters, framed jerseys and more. If you’re worried you might get the wrong team or player, opting for a more generic sign is a foolproof way to ensure you get the gift right.

2. NFL-Themed Bedding

Buying a gift for a huge NFL fan? Bedding is an excellent way to get a gift that includes all 32 teams. 

NFL-themed bedding will garner excitement from football fans and give them something they can use for years to come.

3. Football Gaming Chair

Level up a sports fan’s bedroom this year by gifting them a football rocking chair. If the sports fan in your life is an avid video game player, then a football rocking chair can complete the perfect sporty gamer setup. 

Our NFL mini-rocker chair additionally comes with built-in speakers and an input jack so the football fan in your life feels like they’re sitting in the end zone.

4. Football Field Rug

With a football field rug, you can bring the game to the bedroom. A football rug can serve as a practical gift that adds to and complements the football theme of a bedroom. 

Pair the rug with a football-themed beanbag to create a cool sporty reading nook in a sports fan’s bedroom.

5. Football Magnet Wall

Looking to encourage a little more desk organization? If so, a magnet wall may be the perfect gift. A magnet wall can help you hang and display miscellaneous papers above a desk, thus reducing clutter.

You can also use it to display prints of favorite players or ticket stubs from NFL and college football games. Before you know it, it can serve as a shrine for treasured football memories.

6. Touchdown Wall Hook Organizer

Need a spot to hang cleats after a long day of football practice? A sturdy wall hook organizer can be a great gift for football players who need a place to organize and store their uniforms when they’re off the field.

7. NFL Pajama Set

If you’re looking to rep the NFL in style, a pajama set is a perfect way to do it. What’s better than cozying up in your NFL pajamas to watch the games on a lazy Sunday afternoon?

8. NFL Bed Blanket

You’ve got the NFL pajamas, but what about the blanket? This trendy blanket features a design that lets you stylishly display your fandom. Wrap up in a warm sweatshirt blanket for a day of NFL football on cold winter Sundays.

9. Quarterback Training Bean Bag Toss Game

Is there an aspiring quarterback in your family? If so, they’ll be ecstatic to get a quarterback bean bag toss this holiday season. With this gift, the future pro in your family can emulate throwing touchdown passes in the Super Bowl right from their bedroom.

Basketball Gifts

The holidays hit when the NBA and college basketball seasons are in full swing, so a basketball-themed gift may be exactly what your loved one wants this holiday season. Here are a few of our favorite gifts for the hooper in your family.

10. Championship Trophy Lamp

Looking to encourage a bit more bedtime reading? If so, opt for a table lamp that resembles a championship trophy. A basketball lamp can bring excitement this holiday season, and it’ll be great dorm decor later down the road for teens.

11. “Sham” Dunk

If NBA bedding was last year’s gift, finish the look with an NBA-themed sham this year. This comfortable and stylish sham is durable and truly showcases NBA fandom—taking “hoop dreams” to the next level. 

Pair it with an NBA quilt to create the full effect.

12. Mini-Hoop For Their Room

A sure way to excite a basketball fan is by getting them a mini-hoop they can attach to their bedroom door or hang on their wall. A mini-hoop is sure to encourage dunk contests and bedroom “horse” games while growing a hoop fan’s love for the sport. 

Invest in this gift, and your home will surely be the hotspot for your teen’s sleepovers with their friends.

13. Hoops-Themed Lapdesk

Another meaningful and practical gift for a basketball lover is a basketball-themed lapdesk. Especially if your child is playing for their school’s team, a lapdesk can help with last-minute studying or homework in the locker room before practice.

Our lapdesk also has built-in storage so your child can stash pencils, notebooks, and calculators.

14. Basketball Trash Can

Is there a better time to practice your jump shot than when picking up trash? 

A basketball trash can is a great way to turn clean-up time into a fun activity for everyone to enjoy. Practice spin moves and fadeaways with your basketball hoop trash can.

15. Basketball Bean Bag Toss Game

Another great way to get the competitive juices flowing is through a basketball bean bag toss. This addictive gift will be a great family activity while appeasing the basketball lover in your life. Create a family bracket and see who comes out victorious!

16. Basketball Court Decal

Complete the basketball theme of your loved one’s bedroom by adding a basketball court decal above their bed. This decal easily sticks above the bed and is an excellent way to showcase a genuine love for hoops. A court decal is a perfect gift if ball really is life.

17. Basketball Light

A basketball light is a perfect way to illuminate a room with fandom. Great for adding personality to the walls, this light is a fun way to add aesthetic lighting to a room while keeping with the basketball theme. Place the light behind a collection of basketballs and sneakers to create a corner dedicated to hoops.

Baseball Gifts

Baseball-themed gifts are another great option if your loved one prefers the diamond over the hardwood. Here are some of the top baseball gifts to consider this holiday season.

18. MLB Pillows

If you’re not sure which team or player your teen is infatuated with, pillows can be a great option since they include every team in the league. It’s likely that your baseball fan already has their room decked out with MLB memorabilia. If so, MLB pillows are the perfect way to complete the look.

19. MLB Logo Metal Sign

Wall art is always a winner when shopping for a sports fan, and an MLB sign is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can get. It’s a foolproof way to nail the gift process without risking getting the wrong team—plus, it flexes the league’s super cool and sleek design.

20. Metal Storage Gear Cart

If you’re shopping for an avid baseball player, a gear cart can be an exciting and practical gift. They likely have a few bats and baseballs, especially if they’re on their school’s team. A gear cart can be just what they need to store and organize their equipment.

21. Ballparks Book

Going to an MLB ballpark is one of the best parts about the baseball-watching experience. A true baseball lover will surely appreciate a leather-bound coffee table book that tells stories of America’s most treasured ballparks — especially if they also love history.

22. MLB Stadium Mural

A stadium mural can make for excellent decor, whether it’s for a teen bedroom or an office. If the baseball fan in your life likes going to baseball games and seeing different stadiums, a stadium mural could bring them lots of joy this holiday season.

Other Knockout Gifts for Sports Fans

If football, basketball or baseball isn’t the preferred sport for your loved one, don’t worry. We have plenty of other gifts that are perfect for the sports lover in your life.

23. Foosball Table

If soccer is your family’s favorite sport, why not upgrade your den or basement with a foosball table? Foosball tables can lead to some great family fun. Step away during halftime of World Cup games for quick—and competitive—foosball matches.

24. Wooden Soccer Ball Holder

If your son or daughter is notorious for leaving soccer balls scattered around the house, a soccer ball holder may be the perfect gift this holiday season. With this practical wall decor, you can add to your teen’s soccer bedroom aesthetic while ridding the floor of loose soccer balls.

25. Tabletop Tennis Conversion Kit

With a tabletop tennis conversion kit, you can turn any surface of your home into a table tennis game. Dining room table? No problem. Large desk? Absolutely. 

The converter kit allows you to play table tennis with your family without committing to the entire setup. Don’t be surprised when things get competitive!

26. Tennis Monogram Pillows

Give the tennis lover in your life a personalized and stylish throw pillow this holiday season. Monogrammed pillows are a terrific way to give a meaningful gift that speaks to your loved one’s interests. These throw pillows are sleek, stylish and feature iconic embroidered tennis rackets.

27. Trophy Display Shelf

If your kids are athletes, it’s likely they’ve racked up a lot of trophies over the years. Put all of their accomplishments on display with a handmade trophy shelf made for large or small trophies and medals. Opt for a few shelves, so you have plenty of room for the trophy collection to continue to grow.

28. Air Hockey Table

For hockey lovers, there’s no better fun than putting the puck in the net on the air hockey table. An air hockey table can provide a great activity for everyone in your family to enjoy—even the non-hockey players.

29. Pool Table

You don’t have to venture to the neighborhood pub to enjoy a game of pool. Like air hockey and foosball, it’s an activity the entire family can enjoy—not to mention a great way to teach your kids about angles. Put the empty space in your den to use with a new pool table.

30. Ballet Barre

With a ballet barre in your room, you’ll never have to wait to be in the studio to practice your skills. 

Our sturdy ballet barre makes it easy to practice in the morning before school or on the weekends. Having one at home allows the ballerina in your life to polish their skills whenever they please.

31. Golf Sheets

Golf is easily one of the most stylish sports, so shouldn’t golf fans sleep in style too? These soft and comfortable golf sheets are subtle while capturing the elegance that golf fans are sure to enjoy. Sleep soundly after a long day on the links with these ultra-soft sheets.

32. Lacrosse Wall Mural

For the lacrosse fan in your life, you can’t go wrong with a mural. This wall art features a cool, distressed look that encapsulates the sport’s intensity. Display it alongside lacrosse sticks to create a proper shrine to the sport.

33. Black and White Snowboarder Mural

If snowboarding is your loved one’s sport of choice, get them a stunning mural that captures the energy of this extreme sport. This piece will surely impress visitors the second they walk into the room.

34. Sports Shelving

Is there a better way to display trophies, sports books and other memorabilia than a shelf designed for sports lovers? These sports shelves come shaped like a baseball bat or a lacrosse stick and are sturdy enough to hold fandom items all in one place.

Finding the perfect gift for a sports fan is easy when you consider all the options available. From art to shelves to an air hockey table for family fun, there are a variety of directions you can go to ensure you score the right gift this holiday season. 

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