Play Ball! 20 Home-Run Sports Groomsmen Gifts

When tying the knot, you might want to thank your leading fellas with some fun and functional sports groomsmen gifts. Of course, all groomsmen gifts for sports fans are not created equal and, when in doubt, we say the more personalized they are, the better. Not only is there a wide range of sports-themed groomsmen gifts on the market featuring professional and collegiate sports team logos, but also presents that come with the option of adding flourishes like your groomsmen's names, your wedding date etc. Another solid option is to go the games route, providing your nearest and dearest with fun sports-related games like Bingo or sports trivia decks. Whichever groomsmen gifts for sports fans you select, be sure to pair each one with a handwritten note to thank your best man, college buddy or family member for being part of your wedding day and a game-day-worthy bear hug.

1. Shelly Klein MLB Ultimate Fan Personalized Glass

Baseball fans, raise a glass! We love this customized "concession-stand cup" as a sports groomsmen gift your favorite fellas are sure to use regularly. Each glass can be designed with the recipient's name, along with a figure sporting a hat, foam finger or pennant and one of three shirt designs with the team's logo. Bonus: This glass is dishwasher-top-rack safe. For sports-related groomsmen gifts for coffee drinkers, try the Baseball Park Map Mug.

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2. Olive & Cocoa "Game On" Socks & Trivia

Dudes can always use a new pair of their favorite socks. These sports-themed groomsmen gift boxes are winners: Each set includes three pairs of cotton-blend socks featuring basketball, baseball and football designs, along with a sports trivia game. All are handsomely presented in a handcrafted wood crate with ribbon, so you can just hand it over to your leading boys on your big day. They may very well want to throw on a pair of the one-size-fits-most socks before they put on their dress shoes and walk down the aisle.

3. RING BEAR Custom Golf Balls

When it comes to finding sports gifts for groomsmen who golf, these custom Titleist golf balls are a solid choice. Each order includes a dozen golf balls and you can engrave them with up to 20 characters of your choice. Pro-tip: If you'll be golfing at your bachelor party, order these ahead of that outing or getaway so your crew can use them on the green.

4. Ballpark Blueprints Wall Art

Whether he's a Red Sox fan, all about the University of Notre Dame or can't get enough of the Pittsburgh Pirates, this unique wall art is a great groomsmen gift for sports fans. Choose from a variety of styles, such as an unframed print, metal print, framed canvas and framed print—with several sizes on offer. The company has baseball parks, pro football and collegiate stadiums, famous golf courses and more sports venues available. T-shirts featuring your fellas' favorite stadiums make excellent sports groomsmen gift ideas, too.

5. Nettie Classic Pickleball Paddle

Everyone loves pickleball-the tennis-esque game that's sweeping the nation. With this offering, you'll be supporting a female-owned small business out of Cincinnati, Ohio and your closest pals can look forward to plenty of weekend pickleball tournaments that segue into brunch or brews. Choose from four retro-inspired paddle designs and, if you want to splurge, opt for the Nettie Double Pack Pickleball Paddle Bundle that includes two pickleball paddles, two pickleballs and two sweatbands, if you've got the room in your budget.

6. Photo Ball Store Custom Groomsmen Basketball Proposal Gift

Looking for a creative way to ask your loved ones to be your groomsmen? We love so many sports groomsmen gifts on Etsy, but this one takes the cake, or should we say, scores a three-pointer. For this personalized basketball, choose between a mini size or full size and order it with a base or no base. Then, add the text, photos or logos of your choice. You can also choose for the basketball to say "Groomsman" or "Best Man." P.S. For football fans in your wedding party, try this groomsmen football for a gift that's sure to make them smile.

7. Thirsty Rhino Designs Personalized Aluminum Water Bottle

For other sports groomsmen gift ideas from Etsy, we dig this practical water bottle. Choose from black, silver, blue or white and add each of your groomsmen's monograms or names. There are also options to add "groomsman," "best man," your wedding date and more to the design. There's even a bottle that says "groom" for you.

8. Baseball Bingo Set of Two

Baseball Bingo? Sign us up, please. One of our favorite sports groomsmen gifts for those who can't wait to play or watch ball, this game is designed to be played while watching the home team do their thing, with Bingo squares corresponding to various plays like a walk, double play or diving catch. Football and basketball versions are also available for purchase.

9. YETI Custom MLB Drinkware

Go Sox! Or whatever MLB team your wedding party buddies are rooting for. If you've got some serious baseball fans accompanying you on your wedding day, treat them to a lowball glass, tumbler, water bottle, mug and more with their home team's logo.

10. Laser Gram Gifts Football Helmet Flask

We love this fun flask that has a football helmet emblazoned into the faux leather for a sports-related groomsmen gift. You can choose from a variety of colors and add up to 25 characters of text for all of the football-loving or football-playing folks in your wedding party. Bonus points if you pair this gift with a bottle of whiskey for them to use with their new vessel.

11. Dad's Playbook: Wisdom for Fathers From the Greatest Coaches of All Time

Have any fathers in your wedding party? Or want to get something thoughtful for your father or father figure? The book Dad's Playbook: Wisdom for Fathers From the Greatest Coaches of All Time by Tom Limbert ought to be added to your shopping cart ASAP. Sample quotes: "The thrill isn't in the winning, it's in the doing." — Chuck Noll. And "You've got to have fun sometimes." — Bill Walsh.

12. YouTheFan NFL 3D StadiumView Coasters

There's no such thing as having too many coasters, especially when they've got a style you dig. One of our top sports themed groomsmen gifts on Amazon are these sets of two coasters that feature a non-slip backing and the official team logo, colors and stadium design of the NFL team of your choice. This also happens to be Amazon's #1 best-seller in the sports fan coasters category and the product has nearly 5,000 five-star reviews.

13. Monica Loos Ski Lift Limited Edition Art

Don't overlook the skiers in your life. We're sure they'll swoon for this lovely print of skiers riding up a mountain to hit the powder. You can choose to print it as a canvas, aluminum-mounted acrylic art or as a framed or unframed art print.

14. Elakai Outdoor Ring Toss

When looking for sports groomsmen gifts for loved ones who skew more lawn games than ball games, we love the idea of surprising your posse with this ring toss game. It's suitable for playing outdoors and has a convenient carrying case to take it wherever. It's a nice game to play with your squad to quell nerves while you get ready for your ceremony.

15. Eddie Bauer Outside Inside Backpack Cornhole Game

Speaking of groomsmen who love lawn games (or tailgating), we think this portable, pint-sized cornhole game is ideal for sports related groomsmen gifts for all your closest friends. Plus, you and your get-ready gaggle may enjoy playing this game on the morning of your wedding while you prepare for the festivities. Along with two cornhole boards, this also comes with eight bean bags and a carrying bag.

16. Wren Quick-Dry Camp Towel

Love camping? Beach days? If your crew does also, delight them with this fast-drying camp towel that's super-absorbent. What's more, it's made of naturally antimicrobial material, so it won't smell bad after a day of enjoying lake or ocean life. Or after a day on the court or the course, if that's more their style.

17. The New York Times Custom Baseball Book

This gift is also available for basketball and football fans. The handsome coffee table tome encompasses The New York Times' coverage over the years of the MLB team of your choice and all books are at least 70 pages in length. Add each recipient's name to the front cover of these thoughtful sports gifts for groomsmen. You can add on a magnifying glass for easier reading of the articles, if you'd like, for an additional $50.

18. Seth and Maddy Lucas MLB Ballpark Traveler's Map

Are you and your loved ones on a mission to visit every MLB stadium in America? They can chart their progress with this giant map that ranks among our favorite sports groomsmen gifts for baseball fans. Along with the map and its hanging mount, this product includes stickers to add to the map to check a new stadium off the list.

19. "I'd Rather Be" Funny Socks

Hey, they showed up for your wedding day bright and early — your groomsmen really care. Show them you recognize the sacrifice they're making with these crew socks that say "I'd rather be" on one foot and choices like "watching basketball," "biking," "rock climbing" and "hiking" on the other foot. One size fits most men with the shoe sizes six to 13 and—thanks to a cotton, spandex and elastic blend—they're super comfortable.

20. Ward Wallau Recycled Tennis Racquet Bottle Opener

Seeking other sports gifts for groomsmen who love tennis? We think this bottle opener crafted from a vintage wooden tennis racket is a festive choice to give them on your wedding day. Like our suggestion with the football flask gift idea above, you know what we're going to say: Throw in a bottle of their favorite drink to accompany this present.