What to Wear to a Xavier Game: Xavier Musketeers Gameday Outfit Guide

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

The best Xavier apparel right now

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

Xavier Varsity Hoodie$80 $98Xavier Essentials Oversized Tee$65Xavier Varsity Mesh Shorts$40 $80Xavier Musketeers Hat$25 $45Xavier Mesh Shorts | Exclusive$30 $65Xavier Musketeers Mini Mesh Shorts$30 $50

How to dress for a Xavier game

Cincinnati, OH gets everything from warm early-season afternoons to chilly late-fall nights, so it pays to own pieces for both.

• Warm-weather game: Light layers and a hat for sunny afternoon kickoffs. Wear: Xavier Essentials Oversized Tee, Xavier Varsity Mesh Shorts, Xavier Musketeers Hat.
• Chilly night game: A warm layer on top with shorts or jeans below, the go-to transition-season fit. Wear: Xavier Varsity Hoodie, Xavier Varsity Mesh Shorts.
• Everyday on campus: Easy pieces for class, the weekend and visits back to campus. Wear: Xavier Essentials Oversized Tee, Xavier Musketeers Hat.

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

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

Xavier gift ideas

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

• Under $50: Xavier Musketeers Hat ($25), Xavier Mesh Shorts | Exclusive ($30), Xavier Musketeers Mini Mesh Shorts ($30).
• The bigger gift: Xavier Essentials Oversized Tee ($65), Xavier Varsity Hoodie ($80).
• The full fit: pair a hoodie or tee with shorts and a hat to hit free shipping at $125.

Why the Xavier logo is upside down

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

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