These October 2016 sports trends range from football team hashtag emojis to collaborative tennis apparel lines that fuse uniformed and streetwear inspirations. When looking at sports fandom, innovations like streamlined game broadcasts are making the act of watching sports at home a more immersive and customizable experience for all.
Similarly, team-specific sports apps like Big Ten Network's college football platform offer comprehensive coverage and live updates that cater to a young demographic of fans. When looking at the month's other notable sport innovations, standouts include sparkling, illuminated and multifunctional soccer and basketball jerseys as well as workout staples that are designed with aesthetics, comfort and most importantly durability in mind.
Additional October 2016 sports trends include a myriad of groundbreaking footwear styles like Shimano's 'S-PHYRE' cycling shoes that offer support while boosting a wearer's performance levels.
Top 75 Sports Trends in October
From Football Team Hashtag Emojis to Collaborative Tennis Apparel:
Jana Pijak — Oct 30, 2016 — Lifestyle
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Graffiti-Inspired Active Apparel
This Collection of Clothing for Yoga Celebrates Street Art
74
Running Shoe Bicycle Tires
This Attention-Grabbing Shoe Bike Has Footwear-Featuring Wheels
73
Online Gaming Workout Bikes
Zwift Provides a Cycling Workout with a Video Game Twist
72
Family-Friendly Scooters
The Space Scooter is a New Way for Families to Get Active
71
Packable Sportswear Concepts
Kim Jones Joined with Nike Again to Expand on Its Travel-Ready Line
70
Vision-Enhancing Scuba Equipment
The AAK 180 Dive Mask Provides Unobstructed Underwater Views
69
Multi-Functional Sports Clothing
This Activewear Conveniences the Lives of Those Using It
68
Reflective Workout Gear
This Apparel Ensures That Women are Safe When Exercising at Night
67
Speed-Inspired Sportswear
Merrill+Forbes' New Line Blends Modern Style with Supreme Functionality
66
Upscale Hotel Climbing Walls
The Ace Hotel has Installed a Graphic Climbing Wall called Ascension
65
Veneer-Treated Surfboards
The Hermanns Surfboards are Crafted from Lightweight Paulownia Wood
64
Televised Drone Races
The UK's Sky Sports Mix Channel Will Air Races from the Drone Racing League
63
Roll-Up Water Bag Bottles
The Solar Waterbag Rolls and Unrolls to Enable Water Warming in the Sun
62
Stylish Winter Sport Boots
The Burton x Danner Snowboard Boots Blend Fashion with Utility
61
Connected Social Treadmills
The Nautilus 618 Uses RunSocial to Connect Exercisers with Friends
60
Total Body Exercise Tools
The 'Tension Toner' Resistance Training Tool Tones Muscles in Less Time
59
Virtual Running Tracks
This Nike Track Allows Users to Compete with Their Past Selves
58
Surfboard-Protecting Luggage
The 'MIGRA' Surfboard Bag Provides Protection and Functionality
57
Breathable Bicycle Raincoats
The Cyclist Raincoat is Exceptionally Designed for Movement
56
Aerodynamic Paralympic Trikes
This Racing Trike Features a Lightweight Titanium Frame
55
Power-Maximizing Cycling Footwear
The S-PHYRE Cycling Shoes Reduce Aerodynamic Drag
54
Endurance-Increasing Wearables
The Quantlet Enables Athletes to Increase their Exercise Capacity
53
Athlete-Specific Sneakers
These Customized Sneakers Were Designed for Trayvon Bromell
52
Sparkling Soccer Apparel
This New PSG Jersey is Designed to Shine Under Stadium Floodlights
51
Game-Inspired Athletic Wear
Fierce Edge Workout Apparel Turns Athletes into Video Game Characters
50
Collaborative Tennis-Inspired Tees
The KITH and Nike Apparel Was Made in Honor of the US Open
49
Communicative Cyclist Helmets
The Sena Smart Bike Helmet Design Connects Riders to One Another
48
360-Degree Sports Films
This VR Documentary Immerses Viewers In the 2016 NBA Finals
47
Wine-Hued Soccer Shoes
The Nike Tiempo Pirlo Celebrates Andrea Pirlo's Obsession With Wine-Making
46
Fast-Acting Energy Gels
The Stealth Advanced Isotonic Energy Gels Provide an Instant Energy Boost
45
Muscle Tone-Analyzing Devices
The New Skulpt Scanner Can Measure Muscle, Fat and More
44
Musician-Designed Football Shirts
The NFL Got Eminem, YG, Wale & More to Design City-Centered Tees
43
Gamified AR Climbing Walls
'Augmented Climbing Wall' Lets Climbers Use Their Limbs as Pong Paddles
42
Memorializing Basketball Jerseys
The Memphis Grizzlies MLK Day Jerseys Nod to King's Assassination
41
Irregular Football Pitches
The 'Unusual Football Pitch' Project Builds Fields on Unused Land
40
Marathon Shoe Giveaways
Strava and New Balance are Giving Away Shoes for the Back Half Challenge
39
Workout Buddy-Finding Apps
The '5F' Social Network App Connects Likeminded Athletes to One Another
38
Snakeskin Graphic Shoe Designs
The New Adidas Sneaker Design Offers Serpentine Graphics
37
Bone Conduction Sunglasses
The 'S-Tone' Sports Glasses Protect Eyes and Play Music
36
Athletic Training Smartwatches
The Garmin Forerunner 35 GPS Smartwatch Pushes Athletes Further
35
Compact Console Gaming Bundles
The Xbox One S FIFA 17 Bundle Deal Packs Hardware and Software
34
Wireless Ergonomic Earbuds
These High-Quality Earbuds Have a Sleek, Durable and Comfortable Design
33
Football Team Hashtag Emojis
The NFL and Twitter are Releasing Hashtags that Include Team Logos
32
Hockey Fan Festivals
The World Cup of Hockey Fan Village Helps Fans Celebrate the Tournament
31
Arcade-Style Basketball Games
'3on3 Freestyle' is a Cartoon Video Game for Casual Basketball Fans
30
Chromatic Sports Gear Packaging
The Rox Volleyball San Sol Box Design is Sporty and Textured
29
Exertion-Measuring Cycling Accessories
Luck Potentiometer Power Meters Attach to a Rider's Shoe
28
Water Sport Hydration Packs
The 'DolfinPack' Waterproof Hydration Packs are for Aquatic Use
27
Custom Carved Skateboards
These Skateboards are Designed to Suit a User's Individual Style
26
Comprehensive Basketball Apps
The Sacramento Kings App Enhances the Fan Experience
25
Dribble-Dissecting Basketballs
The 'DribbleUp' App Comes with a Regulation NBA Basketball
24
Horse Jockey Wearables
The 'HorseCom' Helps Soothe Riding Horses During Trots
23
Skeletal Football Cleats
These adidas Football Cleats Sport a Design That's Ready for Halloween
22
Interactive Golfing Videos
The 'Call the Shots' Video Lets Users Control Paul McGinley's Strategy
21
Sexism-Fighting Tennis Ads
Nike's 'Unlimited Greatness' Considers the Success of Serena Williams
20
Performance-Enhancing Chews
The Q-Force Soft Chews Help Improve Performance, Focus and Immunity
19
Connected Darts Games
The Guz2 Electronic Dartboard Can Sync to Mobile Devices
18
Runner-Targeted Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Nike+ Sport Smartwatch Reminds Wearers to Run
17
Energy-Boosting Candies
PowerBar's Gel Blasts are Designed Fueling Strenuous Workouts
16
Solar-Powered Hammock Boats
The 'MelloShip' Introduces a Relaxing New Way to Enjoy the Water
15
Creator-Inspired Sports Ads
This adidas Ad Says That Hard Work and Determination Aren't Enough
14
Baseball Romance Shows
'Out of My League' is a Collaboration Between the MLB and AwesomenessTV
13
Online 360-Degree Golf Courses
Google has Created a 360-Degree Imaging for the Ryder Cup's Course
12
VR Basketball Docs
'Follow My Lead: The Story of the 2016 NBA Finals' is an Immersive Experience
11
Revenue-Increasing Sports Indices
This Sports Marketing Platform Calculates Athlete Brand Value
10
Boozy Seafood Marathons
Le Marathon du Medoc Feeds Racers On the Course With Oysters and Wine
9
Online Boxing Matches
Golden Boy Promotions is the First Company to Livestream Boxing Matches
8
Streamlined Sports Broadcasts
This Service Lets Roku Users Enjoy FOX Sports Go Streams
7
Comprehensive Sports Streaming Apps
This App Lets You Enjoy beIN Sports Programming On Your Phone
6
Team-Specific Sports Apps
This College Sports App Allows For Comprehensive Content Coverage
5
Collegiate Sports Streaming Apps
The Big Sky Conference App Lets You Stream Sporting Events
4
Boosted Baseball Apps
The 'At Bat' App Offers Real-Time Notifications and Multimedia Content
3
Female Athlete Grants
Playtex Sport's Play On Canada Grant Program Helps Encourage Female Athletes
2
Tragic Pitcher Tributes
The Miami Marlins Wore Number 16 to Honor the Late Jose Fernandez
1
Synchronized Team Apps
The FC Cincinatti App Lets Soccer Fans Join In Synchronized Light Shows
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Collaborative Sporty Footwear Styles
Coperni and PUMA Unite for a New Footwear Collaboration
Retro-Inspired Sneaker Hybrids
Martine Rose and Nike Create a Hybrid Air Max Sneaker
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Fashionable Sportswear Collaborations
The ASICS Novalis Release Offers a Unisex Apparel Lineup
Collaboration Retro Tennis Apparel
The Lacoste x Sporty & Rich Collection Has a Soft Palette
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Graphic Soccer Fashion Lines
PUMA Collaborates with Manchester City, and BlackEyePatch
Metallic Tinged Football Shoes
The Nike Tiempo Sneaker is Revived in Metallic Hues
Sporty Vibrant Collaborative Socks
MoMA and Nike Join Forces on the Everyday Sock
Sleek Monochromatic Hiking Sneakers
HOKA's Tor Summit 2 Sneakers Get a New Update
Elevated Collegiate Streetwear
October’s Very Own Debuts the 'Campus Collection'
Collaborative Sports Club Fashion
Y-3 and Real Madrid Join Forces Again on a New Capsule
Preserve-Themed Pickleball Gear
Vlasic X Sprints Collaborated on a Pickleball Collection
Soccer Jersey-Inspired Fashion
Balenciaga's Soccer Series Draws Inspiration From the Sport
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
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
Collaborative Football Fashion Capsules
Y-3 Joins adidas on a Limited-Edition Y-3 Predator
Football Replica Shirt Publications
Admiral Sports Launches 50 Years of the Replica Shirt
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Basketball Team-Tonal Mid-Cut Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Hornets-Colored Air Jordan 1 Mid
Marathoner-Inspired Sporty Capsules
Nike Presents its New EK Umoja Collection of Sportswear
Diverse Sporty Apparel Collaborations
Liverpool FC Joins Converse on a Collaborative Capsule
Playful Graphic Streetwear Collections
DIVINITIES and BoTT Return with a New Stylish Drop
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Ultra-Chic Red Activewear Lines
Year of Ours Introduces the ALL RED EVERYTHING Collecction
Immersive Sports Fan Platforms
Sony's FavoriteSpace™ Caters to the Sports Fan Communities
Immersive Sports Engagement Solutions
Sportradar Expands Its Partnership with the NBA
Sporty-Influenced Streetwear Capsules
Off-White Celebrates Jordan Brand with New Capsule
Anniversary-Honoring Hybrid Footwear
Foot Locker's TN 25th Celebration Honors its 25th Anniversary
Collaborative Sporty Fall Fashion
Nike and Bode Join Forces on the Bode Recreation Capsule
Sporty Collaborative Streetwear Capsules
Palace and Stella Artois Join Forces Again on a Capsule
80s Football-Inspired Collections
Admiral Sports Introduces the Team Dressers Collection
Global Games-Inspired Sneakers
The New Air Jordan 6 Retro Shoes Get an Olympic Makeover
Athlete-Honoring Apparel Lines
Nike's Kobe Bryant-Honoring 'Halo' Colorway Now Comes in Clothing
Female-Led Football Boots
Nike Presents the New Highly Researched Phantom Luna Football Shoe
Affordable Tennis-Inspired Apparel
UNIQLO Leads Tennis-Core Trend Revival With Affordable Style
Italian-Inspired Football Fashion
Art of Football Adds Two More Designs to its FW24 Roster
Leathery Black Sporty Fashion
adidas and IVY PARK Continue to Work in Collaboration
Updated Sports Retail Strategies
Decathlon Announced Its New Purpose and Business Strategy
Updated Monochromatic Football Boots
The adidas Predator Gets a New Refreshed Makeover
Nudist-Themed Sporty Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Collection
Collaborative Technical Apparel Capsule
UNDERCOVER and The North Face Join on a New Collection
Sporty Apparel Collections
Liverpool FC and Converse Reunite for a Second Collaborative Capsule
Vibrant Performance Football Shoes
Nike Presents the United Pack for Women's World Cup
Sporting Culture-Inspired Streetwear
La Martina Drew Inspiration from Sports for the Field 85
Performance Pickleball Apparel
Stack Athletics' Summer Collection Keeps Players Cool on the Court
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Gender-Fluid Soccer Apparel
The Latest Nike x Martine Rose Collection Breaks Down Gender Norns
Fashionable Technical Sportswear
Stella Mccartney's 2024 collection Offers Sporting Excellence
Modern Updated Football Boots
adida Presents the Modernized Tonal Predator 24 Shoe
Score-Tracking Esports Applications
The Esports World Cup Now Has a Mobile App for Attendees
Tennis Icon-Inspired Collections
Wilson Sportswear's Modern Icons Collection is Performance-Driven
Old-School Soccer Apparel Capsules
Percival and Umbro Debut a 90s-Inspired Soccer Collection
Football-Inspired Fall Fashion
Umbro and Slam Jam Join Forces on the Penalty Culture Capsule
Sports-Themed Beauty Kits
NYX Partners With New York Liberty
Tennis-Inspired Sportswear Lines
Sergio Tacchini's Spring/Summer 2023 Line is Sporty and Elegant
Collaborative Textural Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Presents Another Technical 1906 Sneaker
Active-Minded Refreshing Streetwear
YoungLA Drops the First Instalment of its October Collection
Premium Hockey Collaborations
NHL, Fanatics and lululemon Team Up for a New Fan Collection
Futuristic Metallic Technical Capsules
Oakley Factory Team Presents its SS24 Collection
Tennis-Core Lifestyle Collaborations
Naomi Osaka x Etsy Present a Tennis-Centric Capsule
Versatile Athletic Capsules
Brunette the Label’s Sport Collection Just Dropped
UK Summer-Ready Sporty Fashion
Unknown London Launches a New Capsule Designed for Summer
Neutral Collaborative Streetwear Series
Lacoste and Highsnobiety Join on a New Collection
Confetti-Style Pride Month Accessories
The Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Band Raises Awareness
Retro-Tinged Revived Football Shoes
Nike Brings Life Back to its Field General Sneaker Model
Football-Inspired Kitchen Essentials
The NFL x Hedley & Bennett Collection Features Special Aprons
Sportswear Imprint Art Exhibitions
adidas Originals Presents the Originals Newcastle Exhibition
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
Tennis Club-Inspired Fashion Uniforms
Percival and Slazenger Drops the Racquet Country Club
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
Sweat Fleece Sporty Campaigns
Nike's Don’t Sweat the Tech-nique Campaign Readies for Fall 2023
Streetwear-Informed Sporty Kits
Arsenal Football Club and maharishi Join on a New Capsule
Vibrant Women's Athlete Kits
Oakland Soul Sports Club Unveils Its 2024 Designs
Sporty Winter Boot Collaborations
Moon Boot Teams Up with adidas on a New Co-Created Capsule
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
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
Heated Athletic Apparel Lines
ActionHeat Debuts Officially Licensed NFL Heated Apparel
Women-Celebrating Sports Lines
Mitchell & Ness & Melody Ehsani Celebrate Women in Sports Business
Olympic-Inspired Sportswear Collections
Chubbies Has Introduced a Team USA Capsule Series
Vintage Sportswear Capsules
adidas and MLS Take Inspiration from Retro Soccer Aesthetics
Summer-Ready Luxe Sporty Fashion
The New Fendi Active Basketball Series Readies for Summer
Athlete-Backed Menstruation Campaigns
#SportYourPeriod Addresses Menstruation Stigma in Sports
NBA-Themed Collaborative Apparel Collections
OVO and NBA Launch Collaborative City-Edition Apparel
Sporting Moment-Inspired Fall Fashion
Admiral Sporting Goods Presents its New Capsule for FW23
Celebrity Sportswear Capsules
Adidas Unveils the 'Z.N.E. Collection' for its New Sportswear Label
Soccer Structure-Inspired Brands
EA Sports FC is a New Brand Inspired by the Shape of Soccer
Elevated Contemporary Sportswear Lines
Admiral Sporting Goods Co. Re-Interprets Classic Designs
Activity-Monitoring Sports Apps
Strava Heatmaps Offer Athletes Insights into Populated Areas
Sports-Themed Pet Products
The PetSmart Team USA Products Cheer on Athletes
Streaming Shows-Inspired Apparel Collections
Lacoste and Netflix Unveil New Apparel Collection
Sportswear Training Campaigns
FKA Twigs Redefines Movement with On's Fall/Winter 24 Capsule
Sports-Centric Digital Collectibles Platform
Sweet Took Part in the Launch of NHL Breakaway
Vibrant Seasonal Football Jerseys
adidas and Arsenal Football Club Launch its New Jersey
Game Console-Branches Streetwear
PlayStation Joins F.C. Real Bristol and SOPH on a Fashion Capsule
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Elephant-Printed Sports Kits
Paris Saint-Germain Launches the New Michael Jordan Kits for 2023-24
Basketball Social Networks
Basktball is the Sports Social Network for Fans and Players Alike
Volleyball-Specific Athletic Wear Partnerships
Adidas Partners with League One Volleyball (LOVB)
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
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
Burgundy Esports Capsules
Astralis and Apparel Partner Hummel Unite with Streetwear Brand Sauna
Vibrant Green Accented Sneakers
Austin FC Designs its Own Iteration of the adidas Copa
Collaborative Sporty Football Kits
Manchester City Joins PUMA On a New Football Kit Design
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
Colorful Collaborative Jersey Sets
Nike and NOCTA Introduces New Tech Fleece Suits
Soccer-Themed Undergarment Capsules
Savage X Fenty Releases a New Collection Inspired by Soccer
Wearable Rugby Reports
England’s Red Roses' Apparel Draws Attention to the Gender Gap in Sports
Zebra-Inspired Home Football Jerseys
Juventus Presents its New Patterned Home Jerseys with adidas
Athlete-Backed Sports Apparel
Tiger Woods and TaylorMade Golf Team Up to Launch Sun Day Red
Soccer-Specific Online Retail Destinations
Men in Blazers Has Partnered with WorldSoccerSShop
Football-Branded Smart Speakers
These New Amazon Echo Pop Speakers are NFL-Approved
Pride Month Football Collections
The NFL Pride Month Capsule Was Created with Humberto Leon
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
Custom Headwear Holiday Campaigns
Lids' 'It’s Personal' Campaign Brings Heart to Holiday Gifting
Game Creature-Themed Apparel
The Pokémon Company Unveils a New Apparel Collection in the UK and US
Purposeful Brand Transformations
Decathlon Unveils a New Brand Identity, Logo and Brand Purpose
Football Smart Speaker Lines
Amazon Launches a Partnership with the NFL for its Echo Pops
80s-Inspired Football Capsule
adidas Originals and Manchester United Join on a Retro Capsule
Italian Delicacy-Themed Jerseys
Bene Culture Launches a New Sporty Capsule for Summer
Vibrant Sportswear Lines
New Balance's Made in USA Season 3 Collection Celebrates Sport Heritage
Football-Inspired Retro Apparel
Umbro Launches the Centenary Collection and Visual Campaign
Anniversary-Commemorating Jersey Designs
Umbro and Over the Pitch Unite to Debut a New Collection
Avant-Garde Sporty Fashion Apparel
Rick Owens and Champion Continue their Collaboration
Baseball-Inspired Clothing Collections
Daniel Patrick Enters a Collaboration with adidas
Heritage Month Sports Campaigns
ESPN's 'Somos' Campaign Celebrates Hispanic Sports Icons
Sporty Fashion Partnership Announcements
Slam Jam and Umbro Tease Their Upcoming Collaboration
Comprehensive Sports Apps
OutyPlay Builds Community for Sports Enthusiasts
Social-Platform Live Sport Features
Threads is Rolling Out Live Sports Scores with the NBA
Custom Apparel Sports Partnerships
Canada Basketball Announces Its Partnership with INDOCHINO
Seamless Sports Betting Apps
theScore Bet Debuts New Commercial Spots as part of Fall Campaign