For the parents yelling from the side

Game day,
handled.

Gear picks, packing checklists and sizing guides for busy sports families. Starting with soccer, with more sports on deck.

Soccer gear guide →

The lineup

One home base for every sport your family plays. Soccer is live now. The rest join the roster soon.

01

Soccer

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02

Baseball

Coming soon
03

Football

Coming soon
04

Lacrosse

Coming soon
05

Basketball

Coming soon

The soccer bag

Everything that should be in the trunk before Saturday's first whistle, and what to look for when you buy it.

For the player

Cleats

Match the stud type to the surface you play on most. See the cleat guide below.

  • Leave a thumb's width at the toe
  • Try on with soccer socks
  • Kids outgrow them fast, so skip top-tier pairs for growing feet
Our picks: coming soon
For the player

Shin guards

Required in nearly every league. Size by the player's height, not age.

  • Should cover ankle to just below the knee
  • Ankle guards help younger players
  • Sleeves keep them from sliding
Our picks: coming soon
For the player

A ball for practice

Practicing at home with the right size ball makes a real difference. Check the size chart below.

  • Machine-stitched balls hold up to driveways
  • Write the name on it, every time
Our picks: coming soon
For the sideline

Folding chair

You will stand and yell. You will also sit through tournament breaks.

  • Shoulder strap for long walks from the lot
  • Cup holder, non-negotiable
  • Low-back chairs for fields that require them
Our picks: coming soon
For the sideline

Pop-up canopy

The team tent everyone ends up under. Shade for halftime and cover for rain.

  • 10×10 fits most sidelines
  • Weights or stakes for windy fields
  • Wheeled bag for setup
Our picks: coming soon
For the sideline

Cooler & bottles

Tournament weekends mean water, orange slices and snack duty.

  • Insulated bottle with the player's name
  • Rolling cooler for all-day events
  • Freeze a bottle overnight for an ice pack
Our picks: coming soon
BallAge groupTypical ages
3U8 & underabout 8 and younger
4U9 – U12about 8 to 12
5U13 & upabout 12 to adult
Sizing guide

What size ball?

Youth soccer balls come in three main sizes, set by age group. Buying the wrong one is the most common first-season mistake.

Leagues set their own rules, so check with your club if you're unsure.

Cleat codes

The letters on the box tell you which surface the cleat is built for.

Firm groundFG

Natural grass fields. The most common youth pick.

Artificial grassAG

Shorter studs made for turf fields.

TurfTF

Rubber nubs for hard turf and practice.

IndoorIN

Flat gum sole for gyms and futsal.