You might be a Navy football fan if you know the moment the Navy football schedule is dropped pre-season, you jump on every chance to root for the midshipmen and you wear your Navy pride wherever you go. If you are just coming aboard as a Navy football fan, Navyonline.com has some excellent apparel and gear to help you cheer the midshipmen on to victory this fall. Consider this your Navy Football Fan Shopping Guide.
Let’s start with football fundamentals. Just like in basic training, where running drills and getting every footstep right is key to winning, it’s important to start with REAL Navy midshipmen apparel that gives all proceeds to the midshipmen. Navyonline.com, the USNA Gift Shop and the Midshipmen Store are the only places that do this.
Team Jersey: This women’s home football fan jersey is the authentic jersey for Navy fans. The Navy/Vegas Gold combination evokes the entire experience—crushing blows and wild catches, the roar of the crowds in the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and “Anchors Aweigh” rousing the heart of every midshipman. Constructed with a sublimated design in polyester tricot mesh, it’s designed to resist cracking, fading and peeling forever. Navyonline.com also has the men’s Navy football jersey too. Try one on for size and start the season right!
Football T-Shirt: This Naval Academy Sunrise Youth football tee is super soft in vintage navy blue and natural. Young football fans will love the crew neck’s whimsical design and jaunty stripes. Whether they’re headed to the game or watching from home, it’s the perfect shirt to help cheer on the team.
Onesie: Let your football-sized fan get in on the action too. This “Cutest Navy Fan” onesie will kill ‘em with cuteness, on the field and off. It’s a great way to start their love for Navy early. Available in newborn, six month and twelve month sizes, these soft cotton onesies also make wonderful baby gifts.
Get into the game itself with a host of gear designed to make your viewing as much fun as the action on the field. From seat cushions to stadium bags to toasty blankets, they’re as useful as they are spirited.
Bleacher Cushion: You’ll enjoy the game even more with this bleacher cushion with the N*. Well-constructed with strong stitching and a durable fabric just right for the hot and cold swing of the football season, it’s designed to fit most stadium guidelines and is a must-have for long battles…with your seat. Easy to carry and lightweight, it also carries your team spirit with you wherever you go. Grab one for yourself and your favorite football fan so you can watch the game together.
Tote Bag: The clear stadium tote bag with anchor is made with PVC material and sized just right for stadiums at 12” wide by 12” high by 6” deep. It’s designed to make getting into games as easy as possible. Durable and stylish, it can accommodate everything you need for the game, from your wallet and sunglasses to a blanket and phone. It’s a must have for every Navy football game.
Flannel Blanket: Use this beautiful N* flannel blanket to keep you and those closest to you cozy for those chilly game days and nights. Offered in Navy Columbia Blue and Navy Gold Plaid, they are a stylish way to cover up while cheering on the team. They’re warm too, with a double-brushed cotton flannel on one side and a cotton/polyester fleece blend on the other. They’re ready for games and so much more!
Tailgates are the pre-game game. Whether you play cornhole, the big Gameday Tumble Tower or enjoy kicking back with friends and family, they’re a great opportunity to show off your Go Navy Beat Army spirit. Here are some great picks for a triumphant tailgate.
Round Table: Want to know what you’ve been missing at your tailgate? This round Navy table, a staple and elevating item for all things tailgating. With a large Charging Bill in the middle and a handsome gold trim finish, it’s all set up for some USNA fun. It also has four cup holders for the first four people to snag them. It can hold a tray of food on top, and when you want to head into the game, it easily folds up and goes into a zip up carry bag with shoulder strap. Level up your next tailgate with this tailgate table.
Cookie Cutter: You’ll be the hit of the tailgate with this football cookie cutter. Made in the USA, it measures 3 ½” x 2 ⅛” for a football sized showstopper. There’s nothing cookie cutter about the results. Personalize and decorate them with Navy everything, from Bill the Goat, to the N*, to your favorite player’s number. They’ll make melt-in-your-mouth cookies for your ravenous fans hungry for a great game.
Infinity Banner: Shout it from the rooftops, and especially your tailgate. Go Navy Beat Army...and everyone else! This fun and whimsical infinity banner is a great way to cheer on the team—and also help people find your tailgate in the sea of navy and gold. Standing seven feet tall, it is truly attention-catching. Bring the life of the party to your next tailgate and watch the festivities reach new heights!
We’re excited to kick off another great Navy football season, with some extra-exciting games. Grab your gear now before it sells out. Choose from Navy midshipmen hats, shirts and more. While they’re made for the football season, they go the distance too, and you can enjoy them at any Navy event. The Naval Academy Business Services Division supports the Brigade of Midshipmen by donating our proceeds from our 20 business units that allow our midshipmen to be successful, well rounded future leaders. We support a variety of extracurricular activities such as cultural arts, theater, music, club sports, and a variety of other activities. Your efforts also go far. When you make a purchase from Navyonline.com, you’re giving to the midshipmen who give so much for our freedom. So shop for a midshipman today!