19 Sports Gifts For Kids Who Are Obsessed With The Game

Any kid who loves sports would enjoy this combo gift—is it a soccer or a hockey goal? It’s both! And with the soccer ball, street hockey ball, and mini hockey ball that comes with it, this one is sure to entertain the most energetic athlete for a while on Christmas day.

Sporty kids might be more enticed to read a book about the  the coolest and most rarely seen parts of the sports than Moby Dick, so wrap this up for Christmas morning, and and give that child the gift of knowledge—in sports terminology.

Kids play hard, and we love them for it. However, it might be easier on their parents’ anxiety levels (and medical bills) if they wore some protective gear—like these fun, bright green knee and elbow pads with matching helmet

This American Ninja Warrior Deluxe NinjaLine kit contains a line for hanging bars, rings, and monkey fists (rope balls) — in essence, a huge upgrade from traditional monkey bars. There’s also a slack line for practicing balance and tightrope stunts. This basically means endless backyard (or basement) entertainment for your kids as they train to become the next American Ninja Warrior.

For those late Saturday nights or long winter days when they’re stuck inside, an air hockey table like this 40″ one would be a fun Christmas surprise. It’s a great way to encourage family time and healthy sibling competition. (Good luck wrapping it though!)

This one’s a gift for coaches and players! With these no-tie laces, coaches and refs won’t have to stop the game anymore for little Michael to tie his shoes during a basketball game. Throw these into your sports-loving kids’ stockings to make everyone’s life easier.

Sports-loving kids like to have it all around them, so room decor like this antique-style basketball, soccer, football, and baseball wall art would be a fun addition to their sporty bedroom. Each 8×10 print is boldly colored on card stock, so you can frame them or hang them as-is.

Help your sports-loving kids channel their inner writer with this awesome journal about competition, defeat, and getting back up and trying again. As they doodle and jot, they’ll learn that persistence isn’t just important on the field or court; it’s a skill for life.

Introduce your sports fan to basketball legends and potentially a new hobby with this set of collection cards that include Michael Jordan, Lebron James, and Magic Johnson. It’s a healthy screen-free way to learn more about sports, even if the weather has them stuck indoors.

Baseball and softball players will love you for this gift. This Louisville Slugger pitching machine requires no batteries or electricity (yes, you read that right!), can be used inside or out, and pitches balls between 45-60 mph.

Kids who love sports tend to want to get better and stronger from an early age. So maybe Santa can bring them their first set of weights and help your child feel like their little muscles are enormous!

If you’ve got room in your basement or playroom, this two-player arcade basketball game with a digital scoreboard is a guaranteed hit and will undoubtedly keep your kids out of your hair for a while (our at least until they get hungry). It’s an Amazon bestseller and the perfect antidote for cabin fever when the outside hoop is covered in snow.