Ever panicked over what to wear to a basketball game? While you can never go wrong with rocking your favorite team’s merchandise, courtside fashion has taken on a much more stylish approach in recent years. Fans are no longer relegated to simply wearing a basketball jersey or sport’s cap; instead, attendees often use the occasion to go all out with street style-inspired ‘fits – think denim-on-denim looks, sporty bomber jackets, and court sneakers galore.
While the sidelines at WNBA and NBA games have long been a place for cool streetwear debuts, these past few seasons, stars have definitely upped the ante, with the floor appearing more and more like the front row at Fashion Week.
Athletes have also provided plenty of inspiration with their own pregame outfits; Kelsey Plum recently flashed her abs in a matching leather ensemble, while Caitlin Clark and fellow WNBA rookies like Angel Reese and Cameron Brink have transformed the WNBA tunnel into a full-on runway.
In short: basketball-game attire has never been hotter. In the spirit of that, we’ve curated a guide to the best basketball outfit ideas, with looks that are perfect for longtime fans and newbies alike. Whether you’re brainstorming what to wear to an NBA game or just trying to perfect your courtside fashion ahead of the WNBA season opener, you can find the best basketball game ‘fits ahead.
– Additional reporting by Yerin Kim and Sarah Wasilak
