30 Best Football Gifts for Players, Coaches and Fans

Every football household needs one good ball, and this is the one we would buy. The composite cover stays tacky in November drizzle, the NFL-style laces give the fingertips something to find, and it shrugs off driveway asphalt. Official size, so it suits teens and adults; for younger kids, pick the youth Wilson below.

Kids learn to throw a spiral faster with a ball their hand can actually wrap. This youth-size Wilson is the right fit for elementary and early middle schoolers, and the sewn composite build means it will still be in one piece at the end of a season of recess games.

The Howler is the football gift for the youngest fans and for parents who want a game of catch in the living room. The tail practically throws the spiral for you, it whistles on the way down, and nothing breaks when it hits a lamp. An easy stocking stuffer.

In fall, darkness ends backyard football by 6 pm. This junior-size ball lights up on impact so kids can keep playing well after sunset, and it has a real grip rather than a toy feel. Ideal for the 8 to 15 crowd who live outside until called in for dinner.

A tailgate or birthday party needs something for guests to do between bites. This helmet-themed toss sets up from a bag in minutes, needs no tools, and is easy enough for young kids while still giving adults something to compete over before kickoff.

Our top pick for any player who wants to throw. A quarterback can put in 200 reps on a Tuesday afternoon without a receiver, and the five target pockets turn it into a game of accuracy rather than just chucking the ball. It folds into a bag for the trip to practice, which makes it a gift that keeps getting used all year.

For the kicker or punter on the team, this is the most useful gift you can give. It replaces the teammate who used to hold the ball, so practice happens whenever they want. It also fits every ball size, so a ten-year-old can keep using it through high school.

Receivers and defensive backs go through gloves fast, and a fresh tacky pair is always welcome. These are light and breathable rather than padded, which suits flag football and skill positions, and they come in youth sizes for younger players.

Footwork wins at every position, and this bag holds a full off-season speed program: ladder, hurdles, cones, a resistance parachute and bands. Give it to the player who says they want to get faster before next season and watch the backyard turn into a combine drill station.

Linebackers and linemen need something to drive into. This dummy is sized for youth and adult drills, keeps its shape over hundreds of hits and has handles for a parent or coach to hold. It also makes a smart gift for a youth program that is short on practice equipment.

Young players love a mouthguard with attitude, and the tiger-teeth lip shield delivers. The wide breathing hole keeps air moving during sprints, and the detachable strap clips to a facemask so it does not end up lost on the field. Best for pee-wee and flag leagues.

Eye black is part of the game-day ritual for high school and youth players, and these tape strips skip the grease paint mess. Twenty-four pairs cover a season, and they stay put through four quarters of sweat. A great add-on to a bigger player gift.

The thank-you gift every youth football coach can use. Both sides are printed with a field, so drawing up a play at a timeout takes seconds and the kids can actually read it. Add a pack of dry erase markers and it is a complete end-of-season gift from the team.

A coach's playbook usually lives on loose printouts. This hardcover notebook, designed by an NFL quarterback, gives formations and game plans a proper home. It also suits a serious high school quarterback who wants to study coverages like the pros do.

For the fan who yells at the TV about holding calls, give them the flags. This set makes watch parties louder and backyard games more official, with yellow flags to throw, red challenge flags and a whistle. It is also handy for a parent who referees neighborhood flag games.

Ask any parent who sits through Friday night games or any season ticket holder in metal bleachers: back support is everything. This seat has a deep cushion, a real backrest and a strap for carrying, and it weighs under six pounds. It is the fan gift that gets used at every single game.

Clear bag rules catch first-time ticket holders off guard every season. This compact crossbody fits within the usual 12 x 12 x 6 limit, keeps hands free for food and cheering, and is waterproof for rainy games. A small, smart gift to tuck in with tickets.

December football in the stands means wind, rain and a wet seat. This blanket has a waterproof outer shell, fleece inside and a hood pocket so it can be worn as a wrap. It is big enough for two, which makes it a good gift for a couple who share season tickets.

Forty pairs is enough for a whole season of late games or for a team parent to hand out on the sideline. Each warmer lasts up to ten hours, longer than any overtime. Pair it with the stadium blanket for a complete cold-weather fan kit.

The tailgate is half of game day for a lot of fans. This compact Cuisinart grills over real charcoal, locks shut for the drive and fits burgers and brats for a small crew. Give it to the fan who keeps borrowing a friend's grill in the parking lot.

A small touch that makes a watch party feel themed without plastic decorations. The football-shaped cubes are large enough to melt slowly in a whiskey or soda, and the lidded trays stack in the freezer. An easy gift under $15 for the friend who hosts Sundays.

A signed jersey, a senior-year game jersey or a retired youth uniform deserves a wall, not a drawer. This frame protects it behind UV-filtering acrylic and offers hanging or pinned layouts. It is a meaningful gift for a graduating player or a collector.

Signed balls, game balls and championship footballs fade fast in sunlight. This acrylic case blocks UV and dust and arrives ready to use. Pair it with a game ball from a big win for a player, or with an autographed ball for a collector.

The premium pick for a lifelong fan of one franchise. You choose the team, and the book retells its history through decades of original newspaper coverage, with the recipient's name on the cover. Grandfathers and dads who remember the old games tend to read it cover to cover.

An oversized stuffed football is a fun bedroom gift for a young fan and a goofy sofa cushion for adults on game day. It looks like a real ball from across the room, and it can be tossed around indoors without anything getting broken.

A small field-print rug finishes a football-themed kid's room or game room for under $30. It is thin enough to sit under a door, machine washable for muddy cleats, and the non-slip backing keeps it in place when someone celebrates a touchdown.

A family game with 48 real NFL stars instead of cartoon faces. Kids who already know the players feel like experts, and kids who do not will learn the rosters fast. Fifteen minutes a round fits neatly into halftime.

A head-to-head game where each player picks their real NFL team and plays it out on the table, field goals included. The two difficulty modes mean a parent and a child can play fairly, which makes it a strong pick for a football-loving family.

Every office has a fantasy football league, and this two-pack settles Monday morning arguments over field goals flicked across desks. Cheap enough for a white elephant or Secret Santa exchange, and fun for kids at a party table too.

Twelve pairs of football-print socks cover a whole season of Sundays. They make a lighthearted gift for a dad or coach, and a team mom can split the pack into end-of-season goodie bags for older players.