Fun Christmas Gift Ideas for the Sports Lovin’ Fellow

October 27, 2016

Melissa Frank,

Do you know a special fellow who loves all things sports? Is his obsession with his favorite team bordering on concerning? We all know this guy, and we love him despite his unnatural love for a team of men he’ll likely never meet. Men are generally tough to gift shop for, but if you’re on the hunt for the right gift for a sports obsessed guy, your job just got a whole lot easier. These gift ideas are sure to appeal to the sports-minded fellow, so get to reading and make your Christmas shopping a cinch.

Some Sporty Threads

Okay, admittedly this isn’t the most original of gift ideas, but what sports lover can deny the allure of a jersey or tee from their favorite team—better yet, from their favorite player? Grab him official gear from his team’s website. Perhaps he’s a sporty fellow who loves to get in a good workout or hit up the basketball court. Grab some clothes he can use to get his heart pumping and improve his game. Whether it’s NBA socks to help him outfit before heading to the court, new cleats to tear up the soccer pitch, or some great clothing options from Under Armour, you’re sure to appeal to his sports sensibilities with some workout gear.

Take Him to a Game

While you’ve probably noticed his propensity for watching all of his favorite sports teams on television, nothing beats the rush of seeing your favorite team play in person. Grab a pair of tickets to a sporting event in your area and watch his jaw drop. If you’re not a sports lover, give him the pair and tell him to take a friend or family member of his choice. StubHub is a great source for last minute tickets, and you’ll often find the tickets are well below market value; a bargain and a gift he’s sure to love? The perfect combo.

Check out Some Man Crates

If you’re an Internet junkie, you’ve likely seen these bad boys advertised. Created for men of all hobbies and interests, they include fun options that will handle his tastes for grilling, drinking, or—you guessed it—sports. There are numerous themes to choose from, so whether he loves basketball or is a football fan, you’ll find the perfect fit for him.

Some Backyard Fun

Do you have a big gift for your sports-loving guy but are looking to add to it in a fun and interesting way? Consider bringing some more fun to his very own backyard with some outdoor games he can play with all his friends and family. Every sports guy likely has a competitive streak hidden in there somewhere, so play up this competition aspect with some fantastic personalized backyard games from Victory Tailgate. This awesome company offers everything from ladder golf to corn hole, and better yet, you can personalize the game of your choice with a color scheme, his name, or even the colors of his favorite team. This will definitely be a gift he gets plenty of use from.

Back to Nature

Not every sports guy loves the outdoors, but generally these two interests seem to intersect. If he likes to camp or hike, grab him a new Osprey bag for all the essentials he needs out on the trail, then fill it with camping goodies and hiking treats that he can use on his next adventure.