20 Best Sports Themed Halloween Costumes
Halloween costumes can be one of the most fun but stressful parts of the Fall season (not including juggling school, homework, practices, games, and out-of-state tournaments) Add in 4 kids and ten different ideas per kid per week waiting until the very last minute to purchase anything. If you find yourself in this boat this week, here are a few ideas - - many items you might just have in your kid’s closet, or if you’re like, in the trunk of your van.
Throwback
Fictional or not, these throwback
1. Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Grab a Bel-Air jersey, your kid’s favorite hoodie, and the brightest neon hat (don’t forget to wear it backward), and they are the new Fresh Prince.
2.Dottie from A League of Their Own: Have a baseball star? Dottie was my all-time favorite sports movie star of my childhood. In movies, that is.
3.Jimmy from A League of Their Own
4. Babe Ruth: Go vintage as the GOAT of baseball.
5. Jackie Robinson: More of a Dodgers fan?
6. Lebron James/Michael Jordan: Space Jam. Who doesn’t want to rock a Tune Squad jersey and be one of the greatest basketball players of all time?
Famous Stars
One of the best things about your kid wanting to dress up in sports gear is you just might already have everything you need in your house!
7. Cristiano Ronaldo: For my son’s sixth birthday, we bought him a Ronaldo jersey, as he was his favorite soccer player then. Add in some soccer shorts, cleats, a little swagger, and voila! We have Cristiano Ronaldo!
8. Simone Biles: Your kid’s favorite leotard or a USA tracksuit, grab a few medals off their medal hanger, and they are ready to go!
9. Kobe Bryant: Have an old Lakers jersey?
10. Tom Brady: Football helmet. Patriots or Jags jersey. Add pads for extra!
11. Serena Williams: Serena is known for her fashion on and off the court, so your daughter has many fabulous options!
Famous Coaches
Is your athlete a future coach in the making?
12. Mike Ditka: Collared shirt and tie, worn under a vintage Chicago Bears team sweat, mustache, aviators, and slicked-back hair.
13. Andy Reid: mustache and a Kansas City Chiefs shirt
14. Sydney Carter: Sydney is known for her coaching skills, as well as her incredible fashion.
15. Bill Belicheck: All you need is a Patriots hoodie and a headset.
16. Pat Riley: Most kids may not have an Armani suit lying in their closet, but maybe a suit for a wedding they only wore once?
Humorous,
Or do you have a kid who prefers to be silly?
17. Super Fan: Grab every sports clothing and accessory you can find, and paint their face.
18. Football: Football, soccer ball, hockey puck - - there seems to be a costume for every sports ball.
19. Basketball Hoop: Yes, this is an actual costume, too, and I love the simplicity and humor.
20. Mascot: This is an especially fun one and great for your rowdy one.
We would LOVE to hear what you have planned. Let us know in the comments!
