Football Gifts

Football gifts are great for anyone who loves NFL, CFL, or college football! But first, let's establish the difference between the 3 leagues.

Football generally involves running or passing the ball (a "football") into the end zones. The National Football League (NFL) is the largest and most prestigious professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. In the NFL, teams are given 4 opportunities (or "downs") in order to reach the end zone, before the ball is turned over to the opposing team.

The Canadian Football League (CFL) (Ligue canadienne de football (LCF) in French), is a professional sports league located in Canada that plays Canadian football. Its eight teams, located in eight cities, are divided into two divisions (East and West), with each division containing four teams. One of the major differences between the NFL and the CFL is that the CFL is a faster-pace game because each team is only allowed 3 downs before the ball is turned over. Thus, there are more turnovers in the CFL than in the NFL.

College football is American football played by teams of students fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies. It was the venue through which American football first gained popularity in the United States. College football remains extremely popular today among students, alumni, and other fans of the sport.

What kind of fan are you looking to buy a football gift for? Is he/she a beginner who is taking up football? Or is he/she a avid follower of NFL, CFL, or college football?

Football Gifts for the Beginner Football Player

For the beginner football player, football equipment makes for one of the best football gift ideas:

Football helmet
Football facemask
Football cleats
Football protective pads
Football uniforms (NFL, CFL, or college)

Football Gifts for the Football Fan

Prior to researching football gifts for the fan of the sport, you need to know what team he/she follows and whether this team is part of the NFL, CFL, or college football league. Once you're aware of the giftee's favourite team and player(s), here are some football gifts you can consider: