As the Christmas countdown begins apace, the mad dash for gifts cranks up. But fear not, here at Pitch we’ve compiled a comprehensive compilation of present ideas for the sporting fan in your life, with everything covered from darts to horse racing, clothing to food and drink, and the majority for less
than £100.

Highland Malt Scotch Whisky with Golf Ball On Tee Tap and 2 Glasses Set, 35 cl
*£85.00*

Stocking fillers don’t come much more appetising than Lindt’s golf balls – a tasty treat that will give you change from a tenner. Continuing the theme of foodie goodies, Choc on Choc offers a veritable smorgasbord of choccie treats for sports lovers, from marshmallow tennis balls to Belgian chocolate dumbbells – though you’ll probably need to go to the gym after indulging on these. From chocolates to biscuits, Honeywell Bakes Jar of Balls puts the fun into the festive period, while Shortbread House of Edinburgh offers sporting-themed delicacies including shinty-inspired chocolate chip biscuits. Lottie Shaw’s Cyclist Tin of Baked Treats may be aimed at those on two wheels, but the selection of flapjacks, biscuits and shortbreads is moreish for all. And, finally, for any foodie sports gifts, the Sweet Reason Company has a whole collection dedicated to sports fans, with curated boxes that offer Wimbledon Pimms and Pickles to golf-themed coffee and chocolate.

If you’re after something of a more liquid consistency, there’s plenty to choose from of the alcoholic variety. The Rugby Distillery offers a variety of gins that come with the USP of being distilled from the grass from the pitch where William Webb Ellis picked up the ball and ran with it. With a more modern heritage, Blackeye London Dry Gin boasts the input of former rugby stars Mike Tindall, James Haskell and their podcast co-presenter Alex Payne, while the pleasingly named Gin in a Tin offers a selection of sports-themed refreshments including The Fisherman’s Tipple. If it’s whisky you’re after, there are a number of malts to choose from, including the Scallywag Golf Edition and Open Special Edition Royal Portrush. But for that something a little bit extra-special, there’s the Highland Malt Scotch Whisky with Golf Ball On Tee Tap and Two Glasses Set. For beer drinkers, Powder Monkey Brewing, Mad Squirrel and Proper Yorkshire Beer offer rugby, cricket, cycling, golf and fishing selections.

Lineout – Wales v England Rugby Coaster
*£7.00*

Of course, any good tipple needs to be accompanied by good barware. Amongst the best and most fun offerings are those by Innit, which include beer and whisky glasses inlaid with sporting equipment, from mini rugby balls to golf balls, and this excellent darts edition. Dartington Crystal offer a similarly comprehensive range of designs with cycling, running and cricket among their aspect tumbler range, while the English Pewter Company offer some distinctive designs, including the football whisky tumbler. Continuing the football theme, Boot and Ball have a selection of club pint glasses that celebrate the players and culture of a number of Premier League teams, with accompanying beer mats. And on a similar theme, sports fans are spoilt for choice for fun and whimsical coasters, from marble coasters celebrating football icons and programmes to stylish glass coasters memorialising some of rugby’s finest moments. Rugby fans will love the humour of this set of four marble coasters. series. It’s the same in the press conferences. It feels like there are far more people than the usual familiar faces. It’s that kind of contest.

Wimbledon Fresh Cut Grass Ceramic Diffuser
*£35.00*

From coasters to home décor, sports fans are in for a treat, with some decidedly brilliant items on offer. Black Country Metal Works produce everything from snooker player weathervanes to cricket door signs to football crest-themed boot racks, and much more. Elsewhere, there’s everything from a running group solar wall light plaque to cricket bat coat hooks, a Wimbledon fresh cut grass diffuser to a personalised football club bird box, a mini skateboard bowl to snooker ball book ends. Literally every piece of home décor you can think of is covered. Amongst the standouts are the quirky football player draught excluders and a pool ball lamp, while Wicket Ideas brings together a host of fun pieces from tennis racket mirrors to cricket bat wine racks and hockey stick loo roll holders.

With so much sports fashion out there it’s hard to know what to pick, and mystery shirts continue to be a popular choice, with the standard football shirts now complemented by football scarves, rugby shirts and caps, to name but a few, with several companies offering the service. Charles Tyrwhitt offers a smart selection of England rugby attire, while the success of the Red Roses in the women’s World Cup has seen a range of fun and inspiring clothing choices, from the synonymous cowgirl hat to iconic collaborations with the Spice Girls and Barbie. Elsewhere the success of the Lionesses also delivered fresh fashion ideas, including Art Of’s The People’s Queen t-shirt in celebration of Sarina Wiegman. Brands including Copa, the General Classification and LooseHeadz are great places to go for football, cycling and rugby gear respectively. While for unique gifts, the Football Cycling Club brilliantly merges football-shirt designs with cycling jerseys and Varsity Pickle jumps on the trend for pickleball. Laines London offers some of the most stylish and luxurious sports designs, including embellished slippers and sweatshirts. Meyba, Football Town, Retro Clasico and Miss Kick are amongst some of the football fashion brands worth a look, while Fore All, Gym With Attitude and Box Raw have golf, gym and boxing fans covered. The Harry Hall All-Weather Long Coat comes with strong recommendations from riding enthusiasts. And of course no Christmas is complete without the festive jumper, with Classic Football Shirts taking the crown with some ease.

As well as clothes, there’s a wide range of accessories on offers, from hats to socks to jewellery to bags. Adidas’s collaboration with Liberty has delivered one of the most stylish bags, while the Bjorn Borg canvas bag is a smart addition to any sports fan’s wardrobe, as too is the Ryder Cup Melrose bag. A natty Ascot tote bag is just the ticket for fans of the famous racecourse wanting to bring a bit of style to their shop. Cycolinks offers some standout jewellery for cycling fans, while football fans are catered for by More than 90. From tennis bracelets to football and running charms, there’s the perfect stocking filler for everyone. Fans of bucket hats will be spoilt for choice with a range of upcycled hats on offer, while the Jockey Club sells a range of bobble hats in the colours of iconic horses. And anyone off to Ally Pally for the darts (or just down their local social club) will thank you for this darts headband. Everyone knows that socks are a Christmas Day staple and The London Sock Exchange has got all sports fans covers, from climbers to F1 aficionados. And for the gentleman cricketer, embroidered handkerchiefs will be the order of the day.

When it comes to taking part, there’s always a need for new sports equipment and Joga offers one of the most popular choices for shin pads, including personalised designs. Stanley offers a range of drinkware and foodware, including a collaboration with Arsenal, but the Messi collaboration is as stylish as the player himself. And the Silverstone cool bag guarantees all your foodware needs are provided for. Washbags are very much de rigueur these days for players and this baseball-themed one will set sports fans apart. Golfers can be reminded of the glory of this year’s Ryder Cup with the Ryder Cup Replica Trophy cap, while a selection of Marvel-themed golf balls will make finding that shot in the rough that little bit easier. There is a great choice of unique sports equipment available too from the World Cup 2026 official ball to British & Irish Lions Tour 2025 Leather Gilbert ball. But the standout ports of call for that something special are Comrade Berlin with their unique basketball and football designs and Round 21 which boasts this brilliant Keith Haring design

While there’s loads more on offer out there, hopefully this has given you plenty of food (drink, clothes, bags, etc) for thought. But for those wanting an easy fix, I’ll end with my top five gifts.

Top Five

Aston Villa WFC
*Original painting on wood panel, with hanging ring - 10x12 inches (25x30cm)*
*£85.00*

Paine Proffitt Art – If you’ve not heard the name Paine Proffitt before or seen his artwork, you’re missing out big time. His eye-catching, bold style is available in a variety of stunning works, but better yet are his sports-themed personalised commissions that will really delight any recipient. Take it from me, a Paine Proffitt commission makes for the perfect gift for the sports fan in your life.

2. Man Cave Pembs – Whether it’s eighty minutes of rugby or ninety minutes of football, there’s no better way to mark the time for sports fans than these custom clocks. From F1 circuits to national rugby team crests, there’s a clock to adorn the wall of every fan.

3. Footballher 3-in-1 kitbag – It’s easy to spend a fortune these days on sports equipment and oftentimes it’s not quite up to the job. There’s no fear of that with Footballher’s 3-in-1 kitbag, which really does do what it says on the tin – or, rather, the bag!

4. All Blacks Marvel Captains Run Jersey – There may not be any sportspeople closer to superheroes than the All Blacks, so the Adidas collaboration of the All Blacks and Marvel is the perfect fit. And the end result is this stylish shirt.

5. Offside plate – This quirky side plate is the ideal serving ware for any football fan. And why not fill it with some of those delicious sweet treats from Choc on Choc.

The Ultimate Pitch Christmas gift guide

While there’s loads more on offer out there, hopefully this has given you plenty of food (drink, clothes, bags, etc) for thought. But for those wanting an easy fix, I’ll end with my top five gifts.

Top Five

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