What to Wear to a Tampa Game: Tampa Spartans Gameday Outfit Guide

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

The best Tampa apparel right now

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

Tampa Spartans Essentials Hoodie$80Tampa Spartans Essentials Oversized Tee$65Tampa Spartans Mesh Shorts | Exclusive$50 $65Tampa Spartans Mini Mesh Shorts$50Tampa Spartans Established Camo Hat$40 $50Tampa Spartans Varsity Hoodie$98

How to dress for a Tampa game

Gameday in Tampa, FL 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: Tampa Spartans Essentials Oversized Tee, Tampa Spartans Mesh Shorts | Exclusive, Tampa Spartans Established Camo Hat.
• Night game or late season: Throw a layer on top once the sun goes down. Wear: Tampa Spartans Essentials Hoodie, Tampa Spartans Mesh Shorts | Exclusive.
• Everyday on campus: Easy pieces for class, weekends and travel. Wear: Tampa Spartans Essentials Oversized Tee, Tampa Spartans Established Camo Hat.

Tampa 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: Tampa Spartans Essentials Hoodie comes in S, M, L, XL, XXL.
• Tees: the Tampa Spartans Essentials Oversized Tee comes in S, M, L, XL, XXL and is cut oversized, so size down for a closer fit.
• Mesh shorts: Tampa Spartans Mesh Shorts | Exclusive comes in S, M, L, XL.
• Mini mesh shorts: Tampa Spartans 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.

Tampa gift ideas

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

• Under $50: Tampa Spartans Established Hat ($35), Tampa Spartans Established Camo Hat ($40).
• The bigger gift: Tampa Spartans Mesh Shorts | Exclusive ($50), Tampa Spartans Mini Mesh Shorts ($50), Tampa x Upside Sweatpants ($60).
• The full fit: pair a hoodie or tee with shorts and a hat to hit free shipping at $125.

Why the Tampa logo is upside down

The upside-down print is UPSIDE's signature. It flips tradition for fans who want their Tampa 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 Tampa collection launch.

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