Football Gift Guide 2026 at Soccer United

During October we ticked over five years of operation here at Soccer United Football Supplies! That means that this year's Christmas stock is going to be some of the best we've put together with plenty of suppliers and lead time to get the stock in and extensive knowledge about just what it is that you like to buy for Christmas. Keep reading to find out what we're picking at the top hits this season.

A number of contenders for top position this Christmas

Despite being a specialist football store, we have a remarkable number of categories to choose from. Most of you know us from our Football Boots Senior and Football Boots Junior categories - however coming in very close is Training Equipment, Futsal Shoes, Goals, and of course Supporters Gear. And behind those, we still have Goalkeeping, Accessories, Footballs, Apparel, Turf Shoes and Shin & Ankle Guards. So, what are the top three football categories this Christmas?

Training Equipment

Some very exciting additions in the training equipment space this Christmas.

Arriving in November 2026, is the new Quickplay RXT Pro Coach Smart Rebounder. This is your usual Quickplay play station on steroids - this is quite the step up, with improved stability and field lights to really hone the reactivity aspect of training. We love the Quickplay brand - it's well constructed and been proven on the pitch since 2007. 

Also new for this Christmas, the Quickplay Replay Station Plus. Water-filled, with 4 return suface and easy portability...we're picking this to be a hit this Christmas.

Two final mentions in this category are the new (again Quickplay) Goalkeeper training pieces - the Deflection Line and the Deflection Ramp - both designed to provide that unpredictability that Goalkeepers train on. Again - arriving in November.

Goals

We've got plenty in stock - ranging from fold-down and popup through to more permanent structures. Again we're looking at our favourite and top-quality manufacturers for these - Quickplay and Alpha. Both with a focus on durability and performance, both of these brands produce reliable goals whether you're looking at the Alpha V1 Folding Goal, or the Quickplay Q-Fold Folding Goal - both in a variety of sizes. Many more goals are in stock - check out the full catalogue here. 

It's always a top gift for footballers at Christmas - waking up to a freshly constructed goal in the back yard!

Supporters Gear

This is a huge category. It covers everything from football shirts from some of the worlds most famous clubs (think Liverpool FC) through to games, puzzles, duvet covers, wallets and trading cards...and much more. There's no easy product to single out in this category - but we're pretty sure that anything Messi is going to be pretty popular this year especially!

The stock trap - its looks like it is in NZ but is it?

A total kick in the guts when you order a gift that you think is coming from somewhere in NZ - but turns out it has to make its way from overseas and there's a nail biting wait to see if it arrives in time for Christmas.

That certainly isn't the case when shopping with Soccer United. We are based in Hamilton, and that is where all our stock is too. If it is online - then it is in stock. End of story.

Got a football question?

Please contact us - we're just at the end of the phone (07) 595 0700 or email us footballsupplies@soccerunited.co.nz 

Freight around NZ and Christmas orders

We use NZ Couriers to deliver your orders throughout NZ. We have two pickups a day between Monday and Friday - so your order usually leave us on the same day your order...provided its prior to 2:30pm.

Our delivery partner does a great job of moving the orders efficiently around the Motu. Where your order is being delivered to, dictates how long you'll need to wait for delivery. If you're in Auckland City, and the address is a business address - then expect it in the next 24-28 hours. If you're in a rural area, in the South Island, then we'd aim for around 4 business days. The point is - we move these orders quickly and the stock is right here in NZ.

In saying that - if you want your order before Christmas, make sure you place your order by the 15th December 2026. 

Already popular this Christmas!

Heres the top purchases for football Christmas gifts so far (as of October 2026)

1. Tekkers GS Trainer
2. Alpha V1 Folding Goal 6ft x 4ft
3. Quickplay Q-Fold Folding Goal 3m x 2m
4. Ronaldo Football - Green
5. Auckland FC 26/27 Replica Home Jersey
6. Auckland FC 26/27 Replica Home Jersey Youth
7. TapeDesign Grip Socks
8. Guess Who
9. Argentina Messi 26 Jersey Kids
10. 2026 FIFA World Cup Adrenalyn Pocket Tin