Sport Tattoo Ideas

Tattoos allow athletes and fans to show their dedication and loyalty to their sport and team. Tattoos have become more mainstream and vary in size and placement. With the availability of a wide range of designs, each tattoo can be distinctive and functions as a permanent accessory. A sports tattoo allows you to quite literally wear your dedication on your sleeve.

  1. Insignia

    • A team insignia tattoo shows allegiance to a specific team. Football fans, for example, may choose to get a team helmet or the team logo: A fleur-de-lis is a symbol of the New Orleans Saints, and would be a meaningful tattoo for a fan or athlete. You can vary or personalize your tattoo by changing the color scheme or subtly altering the design.

    Numbers and Symbols

    • You can design a more specific tattoo by combining multiple elements, like numbers and symbols. Commonly, a sports tattoo will incorporate a player’s number and a symbol that represents the athlete's sport. For instance, hockey sticks and the number “99” would be a powerful representation of the great Wayne Gretzky. This combination is a standard way to pay tribute to specific sports personalities.

    Abstract Designs

    • Get even more creative by finding an abstract design associated with sports. You can consult freelance artists, online art collectives or tattoo artists to provide a unique design, or you can design it yourself. Abstract tattoo ideas might include creative representations of sports personalities, sports events or sports teams. These tattoos are more unique, but can be more aesthetically risky and may require explanation.