Holiday Gift Guide 2026
Christmas Gifts for Basketball Kids 2026: Our 5 Picks
You know your kid. He plays until the streetlights come on, and he would live in a jersey if you let him. He is also the hardest one to shop for. So here is our 2026 holiday gift guide: five basketball gifts he will actually put on, from a stocking stuffer to a full game-day outfit.
Every order ships with a Secret Santa envelope, and you have 60 days to return or exchange.
Short on time? Go straight to #3. It is our Top Pick: the Holiday Outfit, a full game-day set in one order.
Jump to the Top Pick
- 60-day returns
- Secret Santa envelope in every order
- Youth and adult sizes
Stocking Stuffer He'll Actually Use
The Bigger Than Basketball wristband and sticker sheet. Flat, light, and it fits in a stocking next to the clementine. The easy add-on when the main gift is already wrapped.
Best for: a sibling, a teammate, or one more thing on the list.
Christmas morning: It's on his wrist before the stockings are even empty.
Free shipping over $150 · order by December 5
Holiday Tee He'll Wear to Dinner
The Merry Grinchmas tee is our most-ordered holiday tee so far. It is an easy yes for the kid who would wear basketball gear to the dinner table.
Best for: kids who pick their own clothes. Youth and adult sizes.
Christmas morning: He pulls it on over his pajamas and wears it to dinner.
Free shipping over $150 · order by December 5
Full Game-Day Outfit in One Order
Our best-selling holiday Short Pants and our best-selling holiday tee, together: Grinchmas Short Pants and the Merry Grinchmas Tee. It opens as a complete game-day set, so there is nothing to match and nothing to add.
Christmas morning: One box, and he walks out of the living room dressed for game day.
Bought separately: Short Pants $48 + tee $35 = · you save
- Short Pants + tee, pick both sizes below
- Secret Santa envelope with your order
- 60-day return or exchange on unused items
Free shipping over $150 · order by December 5
Wrong size on Christmas morning? Exchange it within 60 days.
What parents say
Real reviews from Bigger Than Basketball customers (store-wide, 921 reviews, 4.7 / 5).
"My son is in LOVE with his new pieces!! ...true to size..."
"Great quality athletic shorts for my kids!"
"Great material - my grandson loved it, he is 11 yrs old."
Christmas Sweater for Grandma's House
The Merry Swishmas Christmas Sweater. A pull-on layer for the walk to the gym and the car ride to Grandma's, and the one grandparents tend to ask about.
Best for: the gift that has to look festive and still get worn in January.
Christmas morning: Grandma asks where you found it. He doesn't take it off.
Free shipping over $150 · order by December 5
Santa Short Pants in Three Colors
"Santa Gets Buckets" on breathable mesh Short Pants, with pockets for a phone and wallet and a Christmas Collection hangtag. Red, black or white, so he gets the one he would pick himself.
Best for: the kid who lives in Short Pants. Youth and adult sizes.
Christmas morning: The color he would have picked himself. You nailed it.
Free shipping over $150 · order by December 5
Best Christmas Gift for a Basketball Kid in 2026
The best Christmas gifts for kids who love basketball are the ones they wear all season. Start with #3, our Top Pick, or browse the full Christmas Collection for more 2026 holiday gift ideas.
Shop the Christmas Collection
Not sure about the size?
Kids grow between ordering and opening. Measure around his waist where the shorts sit, enter it below, and we pick the size.
See the full Short Pants size chart
| Size | Waist (in) | Length (in) | Inseam (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth S | 20-22 | 14.25 | 3 |
| Youth M | 22-24 | 15.25 | 3.5 |
| Youth L | 24-26 | 16.25 | 4 |
| Youth XL | 26-28 | 17 | 4.5 |
| Adult S | 28-30 | 18 | 5 |
| Adult M | 30-32 | 18.5 | 5.5 |
| Adult L | 32-34 | 19 | 6 |
| Adult XL | 34-36 | 19.5 | 6.5 |
| Adult 2XL | 36-38 | 20 | 7 |
Wrong size on Christmas morning? Exchange it within 60 days.
Tees and sweaters: use the size chart on each product page (chest width and body length, in inches).
Questions before you order
What are good Christmas gifts for a kid who plays basketball?
Start with the Holiday Outfit (#3). On a smaller budget, pick the Stocking Stuffer (#1) or the Merry Grinchmas Tee (#2).
How do I pick the right size for a kid?
Measure around his waist, match it to the Short Pants size chart above, and go up if he is between sizes.
Will it arrive before Christmas?
Order by December 5. Orders usually dispatch in about 2 business days and arrive 5-8 business days after shipment.
What if it does not fit?
Return or exchange unused items within 60 days.
What is the Secret Santa envelope?
A gift envelope that comes with every order through Christmas.
Can I send it straight to the kid?
Yes, ship to any US address. A gift card is the backup if you are unsure.
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