This list of April 2022 sports trends is full of unique activewear collections, Metaverse initiatives from sporting organizations, and sports fan-focused product releases. As Web3 and the digital future become more commonplace with mainstream institutions, many sports teams have been singing deals with experienced tech companies in order to create applications, experiences, and ventures into the online world.
For unique activewear, the 'Jai Alai' collection from PAL Sporting Goods is noteworthy as it features regenerated yarn in many of its pieces. Regenerated yarn is made from leftover products or materials from other cotton and yarn objects, meaning this collection takes a step toward sustainability for the sporting apparel industry. Additionally, as the collection is named after Jai Alai, a sport similar to squash, the photobook for this collection showcases actual Jai Alai athletes as its models, which gives the collection an excellent level of credibility.
On the digital side of the trends, Major League Baseball (MLB) signed a multi-year partnership with 'TuneIn,' an American audio streaming service. As part of this partnership, TuneIn will now become the official streamer for the MLB. In addition to simply being able to stream MLB games, TuneIn users will have access to discussions, debates, and exclusive insights on the teams and players.
Top 70 Sports Trends in April
From Athlete-Specific Protein Bars to Sports Streaming Expansions:
Colin Smith — Apr 7, 2022 — Lifestyle
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Personal Water Filtering Straws
Lifestraw Releases An Updated Version of Its Personal Water Filter
69
Hydrogen-Powered Supercar Teasers
Alpine Released a Teaser for its Sustainable 'Alpine A4810' Car
68
Lightweight Camping Chairs
The Chair Zero High-Back is a Durable & Packable 1-Pound Camping Chair
67
Frontcountry Hammock Tents
The 'Safari' Offers Luxurious Comfort For Car Camping Environments
66
Arm-Attached Underwater Scooters
This Device Propels Underwater Exploration From a Compact Package
65
Adaptive Cyclist Eyewear
The Conceptual 'NIKE VIEW' Cycling Glasses by Allen Liu are Stylish
64
Luxury Hiking Apparel
Woolrich Unveils Its Premium Woolrich Outdoor Label SS22 Collection
63
Multi-Level Skateparks
F51 Contains Three Skatepark Floors Designed by Hollaway Studio
62
Nostalgic Sneaker Releases
Jordan Brand Announced the Air Jordan 1 High Zoom CMFT "Breakfast Club"
61
Minimalist Streetwear Sneakers
New Balance Unveiled a New Colorway for its CT302 Silhouette
60
Virtual Personal Training Platforms
FlexIt Includes Input from Professional Fitness Trainers
59
Street-Legal Motorbike Models
GasGas is Launching its First-Ever Street-Legal Motorbikes
58
High-Performance On-Bike Apparel
Rapha's Cycling Collection is Full of Sleek and Innovative Pieces
57
Running Power Meters
Stryd Calculates Wind Resistance for More Accurate Progress Measurement
56
Easter-Themed Sneakers
Nike Has Released an Easter-Themed Colorway for its 'Dunk Low' Silhouette
55
Skate-Focused Carrying Collections
The North Face Launches Its New 'Wandereic' Bag Collection
54
Pixelated Gamer Sportswear
The Lacoste x Minecraft Collab Shares Spring/Summer 2022 Styles
53
Astronaut-Style Cycling Helmets
POC's New Levator Helmet Comes With a Built-In Google Lens
52
Utility-Focused Hiking Apparel
Lost Management Cities Unveils Its Sleek New Active Gear Collection
51
Foot Recovery Socks
With Naboso Recovery Sock, You Recover On-the-Go
50
Compact Packable Diver Fins
The 'Folding Fins' are Lighter and More Compact Than Technical Fins
49
Fully Biodegradable Sneakers
BLUEVIEW Launched the World's First Fully Compostable Sneaker
48
3D-Printed Backpack Collections
Osprey's UNLTD Series Has an Improved Design Using Less Materials
47
Water-Ready Luxury Clogs
Balenciaga and Crocs Released the 'Pool Slide' Collection of Footwear
46
Rugged All-Terrain Sneakers
Salomon's 'CROSS ADVANCED' Silhouette is Comfortable and Durable
45
Athlete-Specific Protein Bars
Feed.'s Protein Shot Pack Features Tasty Recipes
44
Highlighter Golf Shoes
Vice Golf and adidas Launch the Stan Smith Golf Shoe
43
Essential Nutrient-Packed Supplements
Athletic Greens' AG1 Includes the Necessary Daily Nutrition
42
Upcycled Sports Jerseys
PUMA's RE:JERSEY Uses Existing Football Jerseys to Produce New Ones
41
Caramel-Colored Reflective Sneakers
New Balance's 'Sweet Caramel' 2002R is Bold and Reflective
40
Basketball-Themed Fast Food Promotions
Wendy's Launched a Set of Promotions for NCAA March Madness
39
Sports-Themed Noodle Meals
Kraft Debuted the 'Basketbawl Blue Boxes' to Comfort Sports Fans
38
Regenerated Yarn Sports Hoodies
PAL Sporting Goods Unveils New 'Jai Alai' Clothing Pack
37
Ultra-Lightweight Mountain Bike Helmets
POC Unveils New High-Tech Otocon Cycling Helmets
36
Ultra-Supportive Spring Activewear
Elite Eleven Combines Function and Style for Superior Apparel
35
Sleek Electric Hydrofoil Surfboards
The Awake VINGA eFoil Offers Access to Three Power Modes
34
Four-Season Inflatable Tents
This Spacious Tent Can Withstand the Most Harsh Outdoor Conditions
33
Basketball Athlete-Honoring Figurines
Funko Adds NBA Legends to its Ongoing GOLD Collection
32
Basketball Legend NFTs
Michael Jordan's Web3 Platform HEIR Launched Its First NFT Collection
31
Dual-Posture Stand-Up Paddleboards
The 'Rackham Aero' SUP Can Also Be Used As a Kayak
30
Plant-Based Protein Bars
No Cow Has Introduced Its New Line of Chocolate Dipped Protein Bars
29
Fashion-Forward Golf Collections
Palm Tree Crew and Puma Golf Launch Expansive New Golf Collection
28
Multi-Storefront E-Commerce Solutions
BigCommerce Revamps Ted Baker's Digital Commerce Experience
27
Sweat-Sensitive Skin Patches
Gatorade Released an Innovative Hydration Patch
26
Sports-Themed Virtual Restaurants
Nextbite Launched the 'Smackadillas' Brand with the WWE
25
NFT-Supported Racing Teams
Laura-Marie Geissler's LMG GT No. 1 Project Will Fund Female Racers
24
Easy Setup Cyclist Trainers
The Wahoo KICKR ROLLR Offers Adjustable Resistance and More
23
2-In-1 Modular Action Cameras
The Insta360 One RS Camera Comes Equipped With a 4K Boost Lens
22
3D-Scanned Sports Statues
adidas Inspires Next-Generation Changemakers with Statues of Women
21
Revived Retro Basketball Sneakers
Nike Brings Unveils New Air Max Penny 1 'Home”' Sneaker
20
Blockchain Loyalty Programs
'Fnatic' Launched a Blockchain-Based Membership System
19
Branded Female Athlete Campaigns
Degree Unveils its Bracket Gap Challenge to Uplift Women Athletes
18
Sports Streaming Applications
The NFL is Developing the Subscription-Based 'NFL Plus' App
17
Category-Bending Skiwear
Goldwin Launches Progressive New Initiative and Capsule, 'Goldwin 0'
16
Featherweight Folding Kayaks
Oru Kayak's Latest Creation Weighs Merely 18 Pounds
15
Celebratory Basketball QSR Promotions
The McDonald’s Up Your Dunk Game Playbook Offers Deals
14
Sports Fan-Focused QSR Boxes
The Jack in the Box Munchie Madness Box is Shareable
13
Spring-Ready Sneakers
Jordan Brand Debuted the 'Light Mauve' Air Jordan 1 Colorway
12
Camouflaged Track-Racing Cars
McLaren Tested its 'Artura GT4' Customer Racing Supercar
11
Virtual Reality Sports Games
The NFL and 'StatusPro' are Developing a VR Football Game
10
Canadian Sports Betting Campaigns
theScore Bet Debuted the 'Get into Bet Mode' Campaign
9
Sports-Themed Spring Training Caps
New Era Cap Celebrates the 2022 MLB Season with New Caps
8
Co-Viewing Sports Apps
ESPN Integrates Apple's SharePlay Tech, Allowing Users to Co-Watch Sports
7
Esports Consultancy Firms
'Leapfox' Will Help Esports Organizations Elevate Their Brands
6
Charitable Fast Food Initiatives
Jersey Mike's Subs is Donating All of its Sales On One Day
5
Inaugural Global Women's Programs
Jordan Brand Launches the Global Women's Collective
4
Sports Streaming Expansions
TuneIn Signs Multi-Year Partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB)
3
Curated Sport Moments
Buzzer Brings the Best Live Moments in Sport to Consumers
2
Candy Bar Basketball Promotions
Fans Can Try Out for the First Reese's Ultimate Basketball Team
1
Ultra-Fast Alloy Bikes
Specialized Has Launched Its Most Advanced Road Bike Yet, the Allez Sprint
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AI-Generated Sports Campaigns
Paris Saint-Germain Launched a Fully AI-Generated Campaign
Digital Brand-Made Arenas
Nike Partners with EA Sports to Create a New Stadium in FC 25
K-Pop Star Yoga Collections
BLACKPINK's Jisoo Sports Alo Yoga's Spring 2024 Collection
Ergonomic Pickleball Apparel
AVI is a Pioneering Activewear Brand
Artist-Inspired Athletic Wear Collections
Hyba Activewear Partners with Michelle Hoogveld
Autism-Supporting Athletics Brands
Nike Partnered with the NBA for an Autism Awareness Campaign
Artisinal Athletic Wear
Junya Watanabe X Reigning Champ Elevate Athletic Wear with Artisan Designs
Elevated Athletic Collections
Reebok Launches Multi-Sport Performance Apparel Lines
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Sporty Vibrant Collaborative Socks
MoMA and Nike Join Forces on the Everyday Sock
Elevated Spring-Centric Essential Apparel
The JWA x UNIQLO SS25 Range is Full of Staples
Collaborative Sports Club Fashion
Y-3 and Real Madrid Join Forces Again on a New Capsule
Balletcore Athleisure Collabs
The Alo Yoga x American Ballet Theater Merges Dance and Streetwear
AI-Boosted Tennis Platforms
IBM and the USTA Enhance the 2024 US Open with Artificial Intelligence
Soccer Jersey-Inspired Fashion
Balenciaga's Soccer Series Draws Inspiration From the Sport
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Collaborative Sportswear Collections
Nike and Off-White Drop yet Another Collection Together
Sporty Pickle-Themed Apparel
Vlasic Pickles and Think Roylyn Unveil a Pickle-Focused Collection
Athlete-Endorsed Hydration Drinks
Mark Anthony Brands Partners with Lionel Messi on a New Beverage
Collaborative Football Fashion Capsules
Y-3 Joins adidas on a Limited-Edition Y-3 Predator
Sustainable Olympic Footwear Capsules
Vivaia's New Shoe Capsule is Inspired by the 2024 Olympics
Logo-Centric Soccer Campaigns
Apple Introduces the MLS Seasons Pass Campaign Visuals
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Diverse Sporty Apparel Collaborations
Liverpool FC Joins Converse on a Collaborative Capsule
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Baseball-Inspired Streetwear Apparel
PacSun x The Wild Collective Debut a MLB Collection for Women
Basketball-Inspired Apparel Collections
DraftKings' Artist Series Unites Basketball and Art
Immersive Sports Fan Platforms
Sony's FavoriteSpace™ Caters to the Sports Fan Communities
Immersive Sports Engagement Solutions
Sportradar Expands Its Partnership with the NBA
Blockchain-Integrated Sports Gaming Tech
PhiNetworks Debuts Phigolf Web3 & Phi Connect API Library
Multi-Sensory Sports Commentary Devices
OneCourt Pioneers Accessibility for Sports Fans
Sporty Collaborative Streetwear Capsules
Palace and Stella Artois Join Forces Again on a Capsule
Streetwear Culture Music Partnerships
Spotify x BAPE Redefine Hip Hop with New Playlist Covers
K-Pop Athletic Collaborations
Jisoo is Alo Yoga’s New Spring 2024 Celebrity Face
Affordable Tennis-Inspired Apparel
UNIQLO Leads Tennis-Core Trend Revival With Affordable Style
Novel Fitness Raves
Les Mills and adidas Offered a Ground-Breaking Fitness Rave Event
Leathery Black Sporty Fashion
adidas and IVY PARK Continue to Work in Collaboration
Technical Sporty Fashion Capsules
Nike's ISPA Presents Its New Collection for Fall 2023
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Collaborative Winter Apparel
On x PAF Unveil Trail-Ready Collection, 'Current Form 2.0'
Dynamic Athleisure Apparel
Victoria's Secret Relaunched its VSX with a New Performance Collection
Performance Pickleball Apparel
Stack Athletics' Summer Collection Keeps Players Cool on the Court
Luxury Basketball-Themed Fashion Capsules
Balenciaga Introduces the Basketball Series Collection
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Fashionable Technical Sportswear
Stella Mccartney's 2024 collection Offers Sporting Excellence
Americana Baseball Fashions
The Polo Ralph Lauren x New York Yankees Collection is Fall-Ready
Premium Hockey Collaborations
NHL, Fanatics and lululemon Team Up for a New Fan Collection
Branded Energy Drink Events
CELSIUS Energy’s Padel Classic 2024 Enriched Art Basel
Tennis Icon-Inspired Collections
Wilson Sportswear's Modern Icons Collection is Performance-Driven
Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel
nanamica Introduces a New Collection for Spring/Summer 2025
Active-Minded Refreshing Streetwear
YoungLA Drops the First Instalment of its October Collection
Assorted Football-Inspired Apparel
Pacsun x Wild Collective Team Up for an NFL Collection
Album-Inspired Collaborative Football Kits
FC Barcelona and Spotify Join Forces on a New Kit
Singer-Endorsed Wireless Earbuds
Beats and Alo Yoga Recruit Tyla to Showcase the New Beats Fit Pro
Tennis-Core Lifestyle Collaborations
Naomi Osaka x Etsy Present a Tennis-Centric Capsule
Futuristic Metallic Technical Capsules
Oakley Factory Team Presents its SS24 Collection
Versatile Athletic Capsules
Brunette the Label’s Sport Collection Just Dropped
Intercontinental Collaborative Capsules
BornXRaised and Paris Saint-Germain Work on a Collection
Dynamic Collaborative Sporty Fashion
Advisry and adidas Join Forces on a Capsule for SS24
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Baseball-Inspired Energy Drinks Partnerships
GHOST Joins Forces with the Philadelphia Phillies
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
Trendy Metaverse Sportswear
adidas Enters the Virtual World Through a Roblox Collaboration
Streaming Service Expansions
Spotify Launched an In-house Creative Agency, Spotify Creative Lab
Functional Athleisure Pieces
RVCA Drops its New VA Sport Collection Starring Alexis Ren
Black-Owned Brand Partnerships
Mielle Partners With Actively Black to Celebrate a Milestone
Athlete-Focused Mental Wellbeing Initiatives
Powerade’s the Athlete Code Raises Awareness
Eye-Catching Modern Tennis Collections
Year of Ours Has Debuted Its Annual Year Tennis Collection
Social Sports Applications
EA is Launching the EA Sports Social App on Web and Mobile
Avant-Garde Sporty Fall Fashion
Y-3 Presents its Latest Capsule for the FW23 Season
Sporty Aperitivo Apparel
Aperol Launches Tennis-Inspired Capsule for US Open Partnership
Pop Culture Bars
Basic is Building a Sports Bar for Pop Culture Fans
AI-Powered Music Remixing Apps
Sprite is Reprising its Limelight Music Platform for Consumers
Sweat Fleece Sporty Campaigns
Nike's Don’t Sweat the Tech-nique Campaign Readies for Fall 2023
Fashion Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
Sporty Laundromat Takeovers
Heineken's LaundroMatch Turns 24-Hour Laundromats into Sports Bars
Streetwear-Informed Sporty Kits
Arsenal Football Club and maharishi Join on a New Capsule
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Vibrant Women's Athlete Kits
Oakland Soul Sports Club Unveils Its 2024 Designs
Dedicated Sports Nutrition Marketplaces
Fuel Goods Was Founded by Laura Jorgensen & Courteney Low
Pickleball-Inspired Apparel
Le Pickle Club is a New Chic Parisian Collection
Sportswear-Branded Game Bundles
adidas Enters the Fortnite Universe with a Versatile Bundle
Women-Celebrating Sports Lines
Mitchell & Ness & Melody Ehsani Celebrate Women in Sports Business
Vintage Sportswear Capsules
adidas and MLS Take Inspiration from Retro Soccer Aesthetics
AR Sports Drink Bottles
BODYARMOR's Limited-Edition Collectible Bottles Engage Sports Fans
Spring-Ready Golf Collections
Macade Golf Proudly Presents Its Spring 2024 Golf Collection
Sporting Moment-Inspired Fall Fashion
Admiral Sporting Goods Presents its New Capsule for FW23
Empowering Female Athlete Campaigns
Dove and Sports Illustrated Partnered to Celebrate Athletes
Interdimensional-Inspired Sporty Projects
PUMA and P.A.M. Join Forces on PAM/PUMA BIO/VERSE
NFL-Themed Jewelry Collaboration
BaubleBar and WEAR by Erin Andrews Announce Exclusive Collection
Expansive Spring-Ready Skatewear
The Palace Spring 2024 Series is Full of Dynamic Silhouettes
Sports-Inspired Pop-Up Shop Metaverses
Meetkai Announces Its Partnership with THINK450 at CES 2024
Sports Drink-Branded Fashion Lines
POWERADE and Katie Grimes Use Upcycled Materials in New Capsule
Military-Inspired Outdoor Fashion
N.Hoolywood Releases the Test Product Exchange Service
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Pop-Art-Inspired Athletic Capsules
Under Armour x Joshua Vides Debut a Dynamic Collection
Sportswear Training Campaigns
FKA Twigs Redefines Movement with On's Fall/Winter 24 Capsule
Spring-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
Alpha Industries Strengthens its Roster with the SS24 Capsule
Sports-Centric Digital Collectibles Platform
Sweet Took Part in the Launch of NHL Breakaway
Sports-centric In-Flight Entertainment Systems
Air Canada Introduces New Live TV Sports Channels
Contemporary Sports Brands
Staud Sport Aims to Elevate Everyday Athleisure
Esports Hat Collections
FURIA Partners with New Era for a Hat Merchandise Collaboration
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
In-Arena Content Spaces
TikTok and MLSE Introduced the Creator Zone and a Live Content Series
Elevated Sports Team Merch
Fear of God Partnership Brings Elevated Style to the NBA and WNBA
Collaborative Fitness Initiatives
BÉIS x [solidcore] Partner for the 'BÉIS Sport Collection'
Elephant-Printed Sports Kits
Paris Saint-Germain Launches the New Michael Jordan Kits for 2023-24
Volleyball-Specific Athletic Wear Partnerships
Adidas Partners with League One Volleyball (LOVB)
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Football-Themed Collaborative Fashion
Umbro and Percival Join on a New Sporty Collection
Athlete-Centric Bingo Campaigns
The 'Share Your Bingo Moment' Campaign Spotlights Olympic Legends
Football-Inspired Menswear Collections
The BOSS x NFL 2024 Capsule is Chic and Ultra-Sporty
Club-Backed Esports Partnerships
Sporting CP Teams Up with Esports Organisation DUX Gaming
Basketball League-Inspired Metaverses
The NBPA Metaverse Offers an Immersive Digital Experience
Burgundy Esports Capsules
Astralis and Apparel Partner Hummel Unite with Streetwear Brand Sauna
Esports Merchandising Deals
adidas is Collaborating with 100 Thieves on a Merchandise Collection
Traditional Football-Themed Fashion
Mitre and Lack of Guidance Join Forces on a Collection
Esports Merchandise Capsules
PlayVS Partners with Emerge Apparel on a New Apparel Collection
Soccer-Themed Undergarment Capsules
Savage X Fenty Releases a New Collection Inspired by Soccer
Athlete-Inspired Interactive Experiences
Gatorade Canada's G Arena Was Held from August 22 to 24
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
B2B Music Streaming Services
Tuned Global and Sona Launch a New Music Streaming Platform
Influencer Marketing Platforms
Streams Charts Launches the Influencer Marketing Agency MIRAI
Co-Branded Sleek Running Collections
Carhartt WIP Joins Progress Running Club on a Capsule
Love-Inspired Tennis Brands
Love All Boasts a Collection of Stylish and Functional Activewear
Betting-Ready Sports Apps
Apple's Latest Sports App Streamlines Scores and Stat Viewing
Sports-Only Streaming Services
DirecTV is Adding the 'MySports' Streaming App to its Services
Fandom-Exploring Sports Partnerships
NFL and Mitchell & Ness Collaborate to Spotlight Fan Stories
Connective Sports Apps
Acti Forges Connections Between Like-Minded Sports Lovers
Cricket-Brand B2B Deals
Royal Expanded its Partnership with Cognizant Major League Cricket
Athlete-Collab Drinkware Collections
Lionel Messi and Stanley Join on a 1913 Collection
Luxe Esports Apparel
G2 Esports Secures a Ralph Lauren Partnership and Apparel Collection
Branded Long-Term Sports Partnerships
New York Red Bulls & Sports Illustrated Tickets Join Forces
AR-Powered Football Cards
Sorare Launches the AR-Equipped 3D Digital Football Player Cards
Heritage Month Sports Campaigns
ESPN's 'Somos' Campaign Celebrates Hispanic Sports Icons
Enhanced 4K Sports Channels
Tata Play Launches a New 4K Resolution Option for its Cricket Channels
Comprehensive Sports Apps
OutyPlay Builds Community for Sports Enthusiasts
Competition-Based Esports Partnerships
Esports World Cup Recruits Heinz, Logitech G, and Secretlab
Social-Platform Live Sport Features
Threads is Rolling Out Live Sports Scores with the NBA
Amateur Youth Sports Channels
NBC Sports Next Launches the SportsEngine Play Platform