As I was writing my third tweet about my favorite team (UK Wildcats--never graduate, kids!), I realized that I am entering a world reserved for only the truly dedicated and hopelessly loyal.
The world of super fans is one filled with unrealistic expectations, polarizing opinions and a multitude of t-shirts with your team’s colors. I am not saying I am there yet, but I definitely think I am getting close. I mean, this isn’t the first time Kentucky basketball has entered into my Trend Hunting world, and I don’t see it stopping any time soon.
So for all of you super fans out there, check out these 10 innovations for fanatical super fans.
10 Innovations for Fanatical Super Fans
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Facebooking for Front Row Tix
Gatorade's 'Experience G' Contest for Sports Fanatics
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Twilight Tattoos
Twilight Super Fans Ink Embarassments onto Themselves
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Fontastic Jewelry
The Helvetica Pendant is Perfect for Typeface Fanatics
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Hipster Activity Books
The Indie Rock Coloring Book Pleases Subculture Fanatics
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Fanatical Sports Tattoos
Fair-Weather Fans Need Not Apply for This Obsessive Ink
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Branded TV Accessories
'YouTube Addict' Stickers for Online Video Fanatics
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Sci-Fi Orchestras
Star Wars in Concert Promises to Wow Fanatics
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Cured Meat Fanatics
San Fransisco's Bacon Camp Is All About The Love of Pork
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Infrastructure Fanatic Forums
Skyscrapercity Tracks Towers, Tunnels, Skyscrapers & Bridges
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Cartooned Ice Cubes
The Stewie Ice Cube Tray is for the 'Family Guy' Fanatic
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Digital Brand-Made Arenas
Nike Partners with EA Sports to Create a New Stadium in FC 25
High-Performance Sunscreens
Freaks of Nature Protects Outdoor Athletes & Bolsters the Skin Barrier
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
AI-Based Football Predictions
Field Vision Debuts Field Vision Sports, a New Curated App
Active Wearable Tech
Skip Debuts the GameTime Tarp to Enhance the At-Home Viewing Experience
Athlete-Approved Football Boots
Nike's Air Mercurial TN Sneakers Get a Purple Update
In-Store Senior Fan Zones
Asda's In-Store Nanzones Fight Loneliness in Elderly Sports Lovers
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Football Replica Shirt Publications
Admiral Sports Launches 50 Years of the Replica Shirt
Logo-Centric Soccer Campaigns
Apple Introduces the MLS Seasons Pass Campaign Visuals
Virtually Outfitted Landmarks
JD Sports Dressed Big Ben in a Nuptse 1996 Jacket by The North Face
Diverse Sporty Apparel Collaborations
Liverpool FC Joins Converse on a Collaborative Capsule
Revitalized Shopping Destinations
Foot Locker's Home Court is a Basketball-Inspired Retail Space
Reactive Fan-Based Football Campaigns
Coors Light Launched a New 'Coors Light Coors Light' Spot
DIY Fandom Initiatives
Scotiabank's Make it Merch Launch Promotes Inclusivity & Sustainability
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Immersive Sports Fan Platforms
Sony's FavoriteSpace™ Caters to the Sports Fan Communities
Immersive Sports Engagement Solutions
Sportradar Expands Its Partnership with the NBA
Fan-Designed Football Kits
Manchester City x Puma's AI Kit Design Initiative is Fan-Forward
Tear-Infused Whiskys
Fireball is Capturing the Tears of Sad Fans at Stadiums to Create Crierball
Anniversary-Honoring Hybrid Footwear
Foot Locker's TN 25th Celebration Honors its 25th Anniversary
80s Football-Inspired Collections
Admiral Sports Introduces the Team Dressers Collection
Italy-Inspired Textural Sneakers
Nike Presents a Blue and White Air Max Plus Sneaker
Fan-Inspired Mini-Films
Battle For Heinz is a 20-Second Blockbuster Based on a Fan Tweet
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Football Mom Wine Ads
Barefoot Wine Embraces NFL Bandwagon Fans with The Barefoot Bandwagon Box
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
Smart Ceiling Fan Concepts
The FanPro Concept is Inspired by Custom Smartphones
NBA-Themed Dog-Friendly Collections
Little Beast and NBA Join on a Special Collection
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Celebratory Seasonal Cafe Jackets
The KidSuper Studios x Starbucks Team PSL Varsity Jacket is Chic
Dark Football-Inspired Outwear
The 'International Collection' Features Three Exclusive Pieces
Sports Fan Energy Shots
Stan the Fan 5-hour ENERGY Shares a Special Fan Fuel Flavor
Esports Mental Health Apparel
Team Vitality Debuts the KARE Merch Capsule to Support Mental Health
Football Superstar Convenience Capsules
7-Eleven Presents the Always Open x Ja’Marr Chase Merch
Premium Hockey Collaborations
NHL, Fanatics and lululemon Team Up for a New Fan Collection
High-Performance Beauty Lines
Varsity Beauty Shares Products Made by Athletes for Athletes
Score-Tracking Esports Applications
The Esports World Cup Now Has a Mobile App for Attendees
Football-Based Chocolate Bar Campaigns
SNICKERS Presents the 'SatisFORTUNES' for NFL Fans
Football Tournament-Themed Crackers
The Kordeezy Fantacheezy Features Two New Cheez-It Flavors
Sports-Themed Beauty Kits
NYX Partners With New York Liberty
Football Match Weddings
Snickers' Own Goal Competition Awarded One Lucky Football-Loving Couple
Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers
Keiichi Tanaami Joins adidas On a Pair of its Superstars
Ultra-Personalized AI-Backed Campaigns
The AWS x NFL My Cause My Cleats Campaign is Innovative
City-Inspired Basketball Jerseys
Nike's City Edition Uniforms are Inspired by NBA Courts
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Sports-Fan-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Debuts its ‘eyes. lips. face. fandom.' Campaign
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Car-Branded Basketball Giveaways
Canada Basketball & Turo Debut Unforgettable Fan Experiences
AI-Powered TVs
Toshiba TV's AI Football Mode Captures More Fast-Paced Action on the Field
Celebratory Sports Fan Games
ESPN Launched a Dedicated Island for its Fans in Fortnite Creative
Pop Culture Bars
Basic is Building a Sports Bar for Pop Culture Fans
Agile Eye-Catching Basketball Shoes
The ANTA KAI 1 Speed Tribe Boasts Bold Graphics and Colors
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
Celebrity-Backed Activewear Lines
Fabletics Debuts an Activewear Collection with Khloe Kardashian
Color-Changing Cleats
Gatorade Used Transformative Footwear to Reveal Its Mystery Flavor
Celebratory Race Fan Kits
The ExxonMobil Fandom Fuel Kit Celebrates Formula 1 Race Season
Edible Pastry Mascots
The 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl Will Introduce the World's First Edible Mascot
Heated Athletic Apparel Lines
ActionHeat Debuts Officially Licensed NFL Heated Apparel
Expansive Soccer Trading Cards
These New Topps Fan Set Card Collections Celebrate Football
Court-Inspired Collections
The Bape X Stadium Goods Varsity Blues Collection is Celebratory
Soccer-Inspired Hair Accessories
Systemarosa's New Hair Accessories Celebrate Female Fandom
Vintage Sportswear Capsules
adidas and MLS Take Inspiration from Retro Soccer Aesthetics
Pop-Art-Inspired Athletic Capsules
Under Armour x Joshua Vides Debut a Dynamic Collection
Toaster Pastry Prediction Platforms
Prop-Tarts Challenges Pop-Tarts Fans' Intuition
Sporting Moment-Inspired Fall Fashion
Admiral Sporting Goods Presents its New Capsule for FW23
Time Capsule-Style Branding Campigns
Coors Light & Patrick Mahomes Present a Unique Project
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Hockey Fan Cosmetic Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics' EYES.LEAFS.FACE. Connects with Female Sports Fans
Fan Fantasy Experiences
Cheez-It is Making Wild Dreams Come True at the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
Tennis Computer Vision Systems
Tennis Blackbox Transforms iPhones Into Hawkeye Systems
Football-Themed Pizza Promotions
Little Caesars & NFL Debut HOT-N-READY Giveaways & Getaways
Floral-Detailed Football Kits
William Morris Gallery Joins Walthamstow FC on a Capsule
Speed-Aiding Advanced Football Boots
adidas Introduces the F50+ Football Boots
Sports-Inspired Pop-Up Shop Metaverses
Meetkai Announces Its Partnership with THINK450 at CES 2024
Condiment-Branded Varsity Jackets
Mike's Hot Honey & Starter Launch Limited-Edition Varsity Jacket
Sports-Themed Pet Products
The PetSmart Team USA Products Cheer on Athletes
Collegiate-Inspired Apparel
The Todd Snyder + NFL Collection Redefines Game Day Fashion
Effortless AI T-Shirt Designs
Super T Turns a Creative Vision Into a Unique T-Shirt
Sports-Centric Digital Collectibles Platform
Sweet Took Part in the Launch of NHL Breakaway
Football-Honoring Vibrant Jerseys
Lovers FC Launches a New Jameson Collection of Jerseys
Game Console-Branches Streetwear
PlayStation Joins F.C. Real Bristol and SOPH on a Fashion Capsule
Custom Headwear Holiday Campaigns
Lids' 'It’s Personal' Campaign Brings Heart to Holiday Gifting
Esports Hat Collections
FURIA Partners with New Era for a Hat Merchandise Collaboration
Data-Driven Ticket Reselling Features
SeatGeek Next Fan Up Simplifies the Ticket Reselling Process
Cartoon Reporter-Inspired Football Kits
The Belgian Away Kit is Made with Inspiration from Tintin
Electronics-Branded Football Jerseys
LG Electronics Canada is Partnering with the Toronto FC
Sponsored Tailgating Events
The Popeyes x DoorDash Wing Truck Makes Game Day More Memorable
Co-Branded Slot Games
FanDuel Casino’s 'NBA Super Slam' Brings Basketball to the Reels
Cafe-Based Watch Parties
SideQuest to Host its Own League of Legends Worlds Watch Parties
In-Arena Content Spaces
TikTok and MLSE Introduced the Creator Zone and a Live Content Series
College-Football Fandom Campaigns
Fairfield by Marriott x Jesse Palmer Honor Football Fans
Gen Z Basketball Campaigns
Rivalry Unites with Basketball Forever for a Gen Z-Focused NBA Campaign
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Elevated Sports Team Merch
Fear of God Partnership Brings Elevated Style to the NBA and WNBA
Elephant-Printed Sports Kits
Paris Saint-Germain Launches the New Michael Jordan Kits for 2023-24
Sports Fan Advent Calendars
The Countdown to Chill Calendar Aligns with College Basketball Season
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Football-Inspired Menswear Collections
The BOSS x NFL 2024 Capsule is Chic and Ultra-Sporty
Basketball League-Inspired Metaverses
The NBPA Metaverse Offers an Immersive Digital Experience
NFL Athlete-Backed Futuristic Eyewear
Oakley Debuts the Mahomes II Signature Series Latch Panel
Collectible Digital Jerseys
Manchester City's Unseen City Shirts Redesign Jerseys as NFTs for Fans
Animated Sports Experiences
Dunk the Halls offers A Disney-Infused Holiday Slam Dunk for NBA Fans
Collaborative Sporty Football Kits
Manchester City Joins PUMA On a New Football Kit Design
Athlete-Inspired Interactive Experiences
Gatorade Canada's G Arena Was Held from August 22 to 24
Wearable Rugby Reports
England’s Red Roses' Apparel Draws Attention to the Gender Gap in Sports
Spirit Brand Sick Notes
The Fireball Sick Note Service Gets Darts Fans Out of Work
Passion-Sharing List Platforms
MyLikes Helps Users Share What They Enjoy with Curated Lists
Athlete-Backed Sports Apparel
Tiger Woods and TaylorMade Golf Team Up to Launch Sun Day Red
Tech Brand-Backed Films
GoPro Joins Teton Gravity Research for the Beyond the Fantasy Film
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
Sporty Sympathy Cars
The Fireball Footbawl Cards Come with a Spicy Twist
Empowering Soccer-Inspired Campaigns
Gatorade Has Partnered with Renowned Soccer Icons
Festive Sweater Vests
Numskull Launched Novelty Fandom-Specific Sweater Vests
On-Field Makeover Stations
The Cheez-It Flexin' Section is a Unique Barbershop for Fans
Endurance Athlete-Specific Social Networks
Front Pack's New Social Network is on Its Website & App
Betting-Ready Sports Apps
Apple's Latest Sports App Streamlines Scores and Stat Viewing
Large-Screen Sports Campaigns
Hisense Debuted Its Big Game, Big Screen Initiative
Fandom-Exploring Sports Partnerships
NFL and Mitchell & Ness Collaborate to Spotlight Fan Stories
Branded Long-Term Sports Partnerships
New York Red Bulls & Sports Illustrated Tickets Join Forces
Superfan-Style Eyewear
The Hall of Fame: Dustin's Edition by Pair Eyewear Celebrates Loyalty
Athlete-Approved Sports Equipment
These Caitlin Clark Basketballs are Available at Hy-Vee
Esports Fan Engagement Platforms
Team Liquid Debuts the MyBlue Fan Platform on the Sui Blockchain
Branded College Football Series
Dr Pepper Unveils the Seventh Season Oof the Fansville Series
Fantasy Sports Betting Apps
OnlyBets Builds a Sense of Community Around its Players
Collaborative Women's Basketball Initiatives
The WNBA Toronto Franchise Launched NameYourTeam.ca
Stadium-Based Gaming Facilities
Sheffield Wednesday's Owls Esports Gets a New Esports Arena
Celebrity-Fronted Marketplace Campaigns
AliExpress Announces David Beckham as Global Ambassador
Comprehensive Sports Apps
OutyPlay Builds Community for Sports Enthusiasts
Uplifting Team-Backed Collections
Miami HEAT Launches the 'Support Women' Collection and Campaign
Social-Platform Live Sport Features
Threads is Rolling Out Live Sports Scores with the NBA
Artist-Designed Football Kits
PUMA and Manchester City Unveil the Definitely City Kit
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Seamless Sports Betting Apps
theScore Bet Debuts New Commercial Spots as part of Fall Campaign
Motorsport Micro-Sponsor Programs
Gresini Squad Unveils a New Fan-Focused Sponsorship Program
Collaborative Esports Apparel
XSET Debuts an Esports Apparel Range with Creator Kris London