What to Wear to an Arizona Game: Arizona Wildcats Gameday Outfit Guide

Whether you're headed to a home game in Tucson, AZ, watching with friends, or just repping the Wildcats on a regular Tuesday, this guide covers what to wear, how the pieces fit, and the best Arizona gifts. Every piece below is officially licensed by the University of Arizona and designed by UPSIDE, with the school name flipped upside down so it stands out in a sea of cardinal red and navy.

The best Arizona apparel right now

These are the pieces Arizona fans reach for most, from the varsity hoodie to the mesh shorts that show up at every tailgate.

Arizona Wildcats Varsity Hoodie$98Arizona Essentials Oversized Tee$65Arizona Wildcats Varsity Mesh Shorts$80Arizona Wildcats Mini Mesh Shorts$50Arizona Wildcats Hat$45Arizona Mesh Shorts | Exclusive$65

How to dress for an Arizona game

Gameday in Tucson, AZ usually means heat, especially early in the season, so build around breathable pieces and save the hoodie for night games and the cooler weeks late in the year.

• Early-season day game: Keep it light and breathable, and add a hat to block the sun. Wear: Arizona Essentials Oversized Tee, Arizona Wildcats Varsity Mesh Shorts, Arizona Wildcats Hat.
• Night game or late season: Throw a layer on top once the sun goes down. Wear: Arizona Wildcats Varsity Hoodie, Arizona Wildcats Varsity Mesh Shorts.
• Everyday on campus: Easy pieces for class, weekends and travel. Wear: Arizona Essentials Oversized Tee, Arizona Wildcats Hat.

Arizona tailgate essentials

Tailgates are long, so comfort matters as much as color. Mesh shorts are the easiest piece to live in all day, an oversized tee layers over anything, and a hat handles sun and bad hair days alike. If the game runs late, toss the hoodie in the car.

Sizing and fit

• Hoodies: Arizona Wildcats Varsity Hoodie comes in XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL.
• Tees: the Arizona Essentials Oversized Tee comes in S, M, L, XL, XXL and is cut oversized, so size down for a closer fit.
• Mesh shorts: Arizona Wildcats Varsity Mesh Shorts comes in XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL.
• Mini mesh shorts: Arizona Wildcats Mini Mesh Shorts comes in XS, S, M, L.
• Hats: one size fits most.

Not sure? Size exchanges are free, so you can swap if something doesn't fit right.

Arizona gift ideas

Shopping for a student, a new admit, a proud parent or an alum? These are easy wins:

• Under $50: Arizona Wildcats Hat ($45).
• The bigger gift: Arizona Wildcats Mini Mesh Shorts ($50), Arizona Wildcats Corduroy Hat ($50), Arizona Essentials Oversized Tee ($65).
• The full fit: pair a hoodie or tee with shorts and a hat to hit free shipping at $125.

Why the Arizona logo is upside down

The upside-down print is UPSIDE's signature. It flips tradition for fans who want their Arizona pride to look different from what everyone else bought at the bookstore, while staying officially licensed. Read more about the meaning behind upside-down apparel, or see the Arizona collection launch.

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