🎁 Ground Pass Gift Guide 2025: The Best Tennis Gifts of the Season
Holiday tennis gifts that won’t miss
The holiday season is officially here, and if you’re shopping for a tennis lover (or quietly building your own wish list, no judgment), we’ve pulled together the ultimate Ground Pass Gift Guide. These are stylish, practical, and genuinely thoughtful gifts we personally love, use, and recommend.
From our limited-edition merch to classic sneakers and tournament tickets, here are the best tennis gifts for 2025.
(We have linked to all the gifts below except for the last one. Spoiler: you will have to go to the Trader Joe’s Store for that one)
1. The Ground Pass Sweat Suit (Limited Edition Pre-Order)
This is our coziest and most elevated Ground Pass drop yet. A warm-up set in a dark earthy green featuring a subtle embroidered logo in a bright tennis yellow. It’s the perfect off-court uniform: soft, warm, and made for chilly walks to the indoor courts, travel days, or lazy mornings catching up on matches.
This limited pre-order is the only chance to get it. Once the window closes, it’s gone.
Why it’s a great gift:
Elevated, minimal design
Perfect for travel or training
A Ground Pass exclusive
2. The Collectable US Swing Tee
Our US Swing tee became a breakout hit this year — soft, bold, and designed for fans who love the summer hard-court season. It’s the first in a collectible annual series, with new designs coming next year.
Why it’s a great gift:
Unique to Ground Pass
Part of a growing merch series
Easy fit, great everyday wear
3. Tickets to Small Tournaments (Delray Beach & Charleston)
If 2025 was the Year of the Swing, 2026 is the Year of the Small Tournament. These events are intimate, affordable, and incredibly fun; and tickets are already on sale.
Our two top picks:
Delray Beach Open: Laid-back, sunny, and fan-friendly. A perfect winter escape.
Charleston Open: One of the most charming WTA-only events on the calendar, known for its atmosphere and hospitality.
Why it’s a great gift:
Experience > objects
Budget-friendly compared to big events
A memorable surprise for any tennis fan
4. Wilson Sweaters (Men’s & Women’s)
Wilson just doesn’t miss, and their knitwear is one of the highlights this season. These sweaters are warm, beautifully made, and give a vintage tennis vibe; modern silhouettes with that classic courtside energy.
Why it’s a great gift:
Stylish without trying too hard
Practical for year-round wear
Great for players and non-players alike
5. Classic Stan Smiths
One of the most iconic tennis-influenced sneakers ever made. Stan Smiths go with everything—jeans, trousers, dresses, airport outfits—and feel effortless every time you put them on.
And once you gift the shoes, take the experience further:
We recommend watching the documentary Who Is Stan Smith? to learn about the legend and his contributions to tennis. We even interviewed Stan himself. Listen here.
Why it’s a great gift:
Universal and timeless
Loved by players and non-players
Pairs with a meaningful story and documentary
6. The $9.99 Trader Joe’s Large Tote (Our Anti–Racquet Bag Pick)
This might be controversial, but traditional racquet bags are not always the vibe. The Trader Joe’s large canvas tote is our favorite alternative. It fits a racquet, looks cool, holds up well, and costs just $9.99. Bonus points for gifting the viral it-bag which is a win-win
Why it’s a great gift:
Stylish and budget-friendly
Fits a tennis racket perfectly
Great for casual players or anyone who hates big bags
Final Serve
Whether you’re gifting something cozy, something collectible, something wearable, or an experience that will become a core memory, the Ground Pass Gift Guide has you covered. These are gifts we personally use, love, and recommend; tennis-tested, travel-tested, and Ground Pass–approved.
