Gift Guides
Soccer Gift Ideas and More: Custom Photo Shirts for Every Sport
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Updated November 2, 2026
Good soccer gift ideas center on the player, not the ball. A custom shirt printed with their own game photos gets worn to practice, tournaments and the car ride home. Below are soccer picks plus football, basketball, hockey, softball, volleyball, cheer and running designs, each built from photos you upload.
Sports families collect gear fast, and most of it matches what every other family on the team already owns. A shirt covered in your own kid’s action shots is different, because nobody else on the sideline owns the same one. This guide sorts our sports designs by game, so you can jump to the one your athlete plays and skip the rest.
Soccer gift ideas for players and fans
Soccer seasons are long, and the people in folding chairs deserve something better than another plain team tee. The first two picks use our bootleg rap style: a 90s collage of photos with chrome lettering, available in up to 15 design colorways. The third is a cleaner vintage portrait.
For the soccer mom
Soccer Mom Player Photo Tee
Her player’s best shots from the season, stacked into one loud collage. Comes in adult sizes, so an older teen player can wear one too.
For any sport, any fan
Custom Sports Shirt with Player Photos
A flexible design that isn’t tied to one game. Use it for soccer, basketball, hockey or volleyball by uploading the photos from that season.
For the player
Soccer Player Photo and Name Tee
Their photo in black and white with first name, last name and number. A soccer player gift that suits a season-end party, and ordered once per kid it’s among the simpler soccer gifts for team celebrations.
Football, basketball and hockey gifts
These are the loud-crowd sports, where moms, dads and girlfriends wear their support in the bleachers. We have a vintage option and several bootleg options here.
For the Friday-night football mom
Football Mom Game Day Tee
A vintage photo tee: one black-and-white shot of her player beneath a tall headline in white or antique gold. Simple enough to wear well past the playoffs.
For the football mom who likes it loud
Football Mom Bootleg Photo Tee
The same pride, turned up. Several photos in a rap-tee collage, good for a sideline where she wants to be spotted from the end zone.
For the football girlfriend
Football Season Photo Shirt
Built for game days, and a fun pick for a girlfriend cheering on her boyfriend. One of our more versatile football gifts for anyone in the stands.
For the senior player
Football Player Photo, Name and Number Tee
An athlete photo with name and jersey number. Of the football gifts for players we make, this is the one built for the end-of-season banquet, and team parents can repeat it for every senior as football banquet gifts.
For dad in the stands
Football Dad Player Photo Tee
Football gifts for men usually mean more gear. This one puts his player’s photo and number on a tee he’ll wear every Friday night.
For the basketball mom
Basketball Mom Bootleg Tee
Gym bleachers are cold and loud. Put her player’s photos front and center, then pick a crewneck or hoodie if the gym runs chilly. One of the easier basketball gifts for a parent who never misses a home game.
For the hockey family
Custom Hockey Player Tee
Rink mornings call for fleece. Order this one as a hoodie and the hockey mom stays warm while showing off her skater.
Softball, volleyball, lacrosse, cheer, running and coach gifts
Spring sports, gym sports and road races get their own picks. A couple of these lean toward senior night, when a photo shirt doubles as a send-off.
For the softball senior
Custom Softball Collage Tee
Pull together photos from every season she’s played. A strong choice among softball gifts for senior night or the end-of-year banquet.
For the softball player
Softball Player Photo, Last Name and Number Tee
Her photo with last name and number in vintage style. Most softball gifts for players are bat bags; this one she can wear to the team dinner.
For the lacrosse player
Lacrosse Photo Collage Tee
A collage of game photos with first and last name. Lacrosse gifts are hard to find outside the pro shop, so this one fills a real gap.
For the volleyball player
Volleyball Name and Number Tee
A retro design centered on the player’s name and number, with photos from the court. Fits a teammate gift or a tournament weekend.
For the cheer mom
Cheer Mom Photo Sweatshirt
Competition days start early and end late. Of all the cheer competition gifts out there, a sweatshirt with her cheerleader’s pictures is the one she’ll actually pack.
For the runner
Marathon Runner Photo Collage Tee
Race photos from the start line to the finish, laid out vintage-style. Give it after a first half marathon or as a race-crew shirt.
For the baseball dad on senior night
Senior Baseball Dad Photo Collage
A vintage collage of his son’s baseball years, made for the night they walk the field together.
For the coach
Coach Shirt with the Team Photo
The team picture in black and white with the coach’s last name. If you’re collecting baseball coach gift ideas from the other parents, this is the one everybody can chip in on.
More lacrosse gift ideas and team mom gifts sit in the same collections: team moms usually get a mom shirt with their own kid’s photo, paid for by the other parents.
Shopping mainly for a parent? Our sports mom and dad gift guide is organized by parent instead of sport. For seniors, see senior sports gift ideas.
Ordering a sports gift in four steps
The photo on each listing is only a sample. Yours replaces it.
- Garment and sizeChoose tee, crewneck or hoodie, then the size.
- ColorsPick the shirt color, plus a design colorway on bootleg styles.
- Photos and textUpload the game photos and type the name or number into the boxes.
- CheckoutPay, and tracking arrives once it’s printed and shipped from the USA.
Picking the right game photo
Action shots from across the field are often blurry once they’re blown up. Before you upload, run through this list:
- Choose a sharp photo where the player’s face is visible and lit.
- Crop loosely so the helmet, hair or hands aren’t sliced off.
- Send the full-size file from your phone or the team photographer, with permission.
- For younger athletes, head-and-shoulders or waist-up shots in uniform or everyday clothes print best.
- No pro athletes, team or league logos, or brand marks. We can’t print them.
- No swimsuit, leotard or bath photos of kids.
That first rule matters: any order featuring a public figure, a trademark or a copyrighted character gets canceled with a full refund. Stick to photos of your own athlete that you took or were given permission to use.
Which garment fits the season
| Season | Garment | Blank and sizes | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring and summer | T-shirt | Comfort Colors 1717, S–4XL | Breathable 100% ring-spun cotton for softball and track |
| Fall sidelines | Crewneck sweatshirt | Comfort Colors 1566, S–3XL | Fleece warmth for football and soccer evenings |
| Winter and indoor | Hoodie | Comfort Colors 1567, S–2XL | Lined hood for rinks and drafty gyms |
Fit is relaxed across the board. Size up one or two on fleece for an oversized look, and check the size guide before ordering.
How long a sports gift takes to arrive
Printing takes 1–3 business days and USPS shipping takes 3–5 more, with tracking. Expect about 4–8 business days, though we can’t promise a specific day. Orders go to US addresses only. If it’s for Christmas, order by December 5, 2026, and for a set tournament date, give yourself a buffer. Our page on custom shirt shipping times covers this in more detail.
Sports gift FAQ
Can you put a team logo on the shirt?
No. We don’t print team, school or league logos, brand names or pro athletes. Use your own player’s photos and type their name or number instead.
Do these sports designs come in youth sizes?
The designs in this guide come in adult tees, crewnecks and hoodies. Youth tees are offered only on our kids designs.
Can I order shirts for several parents on the team?
Yes, order as many as you need. One item ships for $5.99, and a team order of two or more items ships free in the US.
Can I add a jersey number?
Many sports designs have text boxes for a name or number. The volleyball design is built around both, and you type the details on the product page.
Find their sport
See every player-photo design in one place, from soccer to softball.
