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New this month

October's biggest gear drops

Fear of God, KAWS, OUTKAST and OVO headline one of Fanatics' biggest collab months, with Holiday Gifting opening October 15.

Full October calendar
  • Oct 6MLB

    KAWS x Yankees and Dodgers jerseys

    Authentic jerseys from one of the biggest names in art and drop culture.

    Shop at Fanatics
  • Oct 20NFL

    Fear of God x NFL Paris

    Fear of God's NFL capsule tied to the Paris game.

    Shop at Fanatics
  • Oct 20NBA

    Fear of God x Knicks championship merch

    Fear of God celebrates the Knicks title.

    Shop at Fanatics
  • Oct 21NFL

    OUTKAST ATLiens x Falcons

    Atlanta legends meet the Atlanta Falcons.

    Shop at Fanatics
  • Oct 23NHL

    OVO x NHL

    Drake's OVO label across 6 NHL teams.

    Shop at Fanatics
  • Oct 29NCAA

    UGA x OUTKAST

    OUTKAST collab for the Georgia Bulldogs.

    Shop at Fanatics
New todayOn-field debut Week 8, rolling out through Week 12
NFL

Salute to Service 2026 is live

Nike apparel and jerseys, New Era headwear and Riddell helmets across all 32 clubs. Sideline gear shows up well beyond each team's designated home game, so the collection runs all season.

Price points

  • Youth knit hatsfrom $32
  • Jerseys, hoodies and headwear$40-$225
  • Riddell authentic helmetsup to $860

Prices are approximate list prices at launch and can change.

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When your team wears it at home

New Orleans and Tampa Bay have no designated home game listed. Coaches and players often wear sideline apparel across multiple weeks, not only the designated game.

New todayLaunched September 15, tip-off night
NBA

Nike End of Ordinary

Nike's flagship in-season drop, worn on court by every team. Fan wear and player apparel land now, with Spector, a new jersey and team apparel program, following later this season. Charlotte styles carry Jordan Brand.

The lineup

  • Icon Practice SS Tee$54.99
  • Pregame Max 90 SS Tee$59.99
  • Icon Practice Fleece Short$94.99
  • Pregame Sleeveless Icon Tank$94.99
  • Pregame Mesh LS Performance Tee$104.99
  • Icon Practice Hood$114.99

Every style spans all 30 team markets. Prices are list prices at launch and can change.

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DICK'S Sporting Goods
Gear

Game day picks from DICK'S Sporting Goods

Footwear, layers and tailgate essentials for the heart of the season, all in one place.

This week

The weekly lineup

Up to 50% off a rotating selection of footwear, apparel and gear at DICK'S through Sunday, October 18.

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NFL

Sunday layers, sorted

Select NFL clothing and gear is up to 50% off at DICK'S through October 18, jerseys, tees and sideline wear included.

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Footwear

Cleats for the back half

Select Under Armour football cleats are up to 40% off at DICK'S, molded and detachable, youth through adult.

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Cold weather

Fleece for late-season kickoffs

Select Nike fleece is $50 and under at DICK'S through October 18, hoodies and quarter-zips included.

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This weekend

College football Saturday

Saturday is the focal point of the sports calendar. Here is where to watch, how to plan the day and where to get team gear.

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In season now

NFL season is here

Sunday windows, the Thursday night exclusive and RedZone, plus officially licensed team gear from Fanatics.

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NFL

Nike x NFL Rivalries Collection

The 2026 chapter drops new alternates for the AFC South and NFC North. Eight clubs, eight debuts - shop each team's officially licensed gear on Fanatics.

Full collection guide
NewLaunched September 2026

Jerseys, the Nike Air Max 90, apparel and headwear for all eight clubs. Outbound links are affiliate links; we may earn a commission.

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What are you here for?

Six ways in, whether you are planning a Saturday or replacing a cooler that quit.

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Watch

Where to find your team

Networks, streaming windows and what a full season actually costs.

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Attend

Tickets and game day

Stadium guides, parking, tailgates and travel weekends worth booking.

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Tailgate department
Tailgate

Coolers, grills and canopies

How to build a lot setup that holds up all season.

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Editorial

Popular sports guides

The guides fans open the most, updated through the season.

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Best Tailgating Gear

Coolers, canopies, cooking, power and storage: what to look for in each category before you spend.

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Where we send fans first. Outbound links are affiliate links.

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Best for fishing and outdoor gear

Sideline Score 8.8 / 10

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Bass Pro Shops

A broad destination for fishing, camping, boating and outdoor equipment, with in-person returns that lower the risk on a first gear buy.

Best for

Building an outdoor setup from zero

Why we like it

  • Rods, tackle, coolers and camp cooking in one place
  • Beginner bundles that are actually usable
  • In-store returns on online orders

Watch outSpecialty shops go deeper on high-end technical gear.

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Best for cornhole boards and bags

Sideline Score 8.7 / 10

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AllCornhole

A purpose-built cornhole retailer with regulation boards, dual-surface bags and tournament-legal sets that bridge backyard play and league competition.

Best for

Players moving from casual to competitive cornhole

Why we like it

  • Regulation and travel boards in one catalog
  • Stamped bags for sanctioned play
  • Boards and accessories sized for real league specs

Watch outSpecialty focus means the catalog is narrow outside cornhole.

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Best for Big Ten coverage

Sideline Score 8.6 / 10

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Big Ten Network

The home for conference programming and the early Saturday windows national bundles skip, across football, basketball and Olympic sports.

Best for

Fans who follow one conference all season

Why we like it

  • Covers every Big Ten school
  • Carries the noon window most weeks
  • Basketball and Olympic sports through spring

Watch outNeeds a live TV service to access.

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Best for Thursday Night Football

Sideline Score 8.9 / 10

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Amazon Prime Video

The exclusive home of Thursday Night Football, included with Amazon Prime. A strong entry point for fans who want the NFL's Thursday slate plus a full streaming library.

Best for

Fans who want TNF without a full live TV bundle

Why we like it

  • Every Thursday Night Football game live
  • Included with Amazon Prime membership
  • Works on nearly every streaming device

Watch outDoes not replace a live TV bundle for Sunday or Monday games.

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Where to watch

The windows a season runs on, the networks that carry them, and how to confirm a game.

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A typical college football Saturday

B1G+ from Big Ten Network

Every Big Ten school, one subscription

B1G+ streams live conference events and on-demand replays that national bundles do not carry. It is the piece most Big Ten fans are missing.

Subscribe to B1G+

Windows are the standard slots a season is built around. Confirm the specific game, network and time with the league or your provider during the week of the game.

Attend

Go see it live

Marquee weekends, venue guides and what the whole day costs.

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College Football

Big Ten Home Saturday

When
Home Saturdays, early September through late November
Coverage
Conference network or a national broadcast window, set roughly two weeks ahead
Venue
Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor
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Gear

Gear locker

How to choose gear for the lot, the lake and the course, category by category.

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Featured sport

Cornhole

From backyard games to tournament equipment, we cover boards, bags, rules and how competitive gear actually differs from a folding set.

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Outdoors

Off the stadium grid

Water, woods and fire. The same weekend planning, a different kind of Saturday.

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Fishing

Best fishing gear for beginners

A complete first setup for under $200, with nothing you will replace in a year.

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