Custom NFL jerseys are the top gifting category in football merchandise — with 'custom football jersey' alone drawing 2,900 monthly searches at an easy KD 17, and the highest CPC ($1.82) of any jersey keyword we tracked.
This Q&A walks through designing, pricing, and ordering a personalized NFL jersey with your own name and number.
Custom Jersey Questions
How do I design a custom NFL jersey with my name and number?
Pick your team base jersey
Choose from all 32 NFL team templates on NFL Shop or Fanatics. Home, away, and alternate colorways are available.
Enter your name
Up to 12–14 characters on the nameplate, applied in the official team font.
Choose your number
Any number 0–99, styled to match the team's official numerals.
Select edition & size
Game (screen-print) is most affordable; Limited adds stitched lettering. Sizes XS–4XL plus youth.
Review and checkout
Personalized jerseys take 7–10 business days to produce and ship.
How much does a custom NFL jersey cost?
| Type | Base | Total Price | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Game | Screen-print | $130–$150 | 7–10 days |
| Custom Limited | Stitched twill | $170–$200 | 10–14 days |
| Custom Elite | On-field spec | $320–$350 | 14 days |
What's the difference between custom and personalized NFL jerseys?
The terms are used interchangeably, but technically:
Custom NFL Jersey
- Your own name + number on a team template
- Most common for gifts and fans
- Official team colors and fonts
- From $130 in Game tier
Personalized Player Jersey
- An existing player jersey with added customization
- Less common — usually just name/number swaps
- Same pricing as custom
- Same production timeline
What are the most popular uses for custom NFL jerseys?
Name + birth year as the number — the #1 custom jersey gift format.
'DAD' jerseys with a meaningful number are a top June seller.
Custom youth and infant jerseys with the child's name.
League winners and team names on custom jerseys — a growing trend.
Can I put any name on a custom NFL jersey?
- Any personal name, nickname, or family name
- A birth year or meaningful number 0–99
- Fantasy team names (within character limits)
- Profanity — automatically filtered and rejected
- Active player names at discount — must pay standard price
Design Your Custom NFL Jersey
Personalize any team jersey with your name and number at NFL Shop.
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