WordPress is a great tool for creating sports websites. With its flexibility and versatility you can truly create any kind of website under the sun.
But, with the sheer amount of themes and plugins available it can be difficult to find the perfect theme and set of plugins for your site. For that reason we’ve decided to compile a few great ones below.
WordPress Themes for Sports
There are a lot of themes available for a variety of sports-oriented purposes. Whether you’re looking to build a site for your team, create a fan page, or even build a site for your fantasy league you’ll be able to find the perfect theme for your needs.
1. Sportedge
Sportedge is a great theme for those looking to create a sports-oriented news site. It has a very high-profile design and is easily customizable to suit your needs. The theme also comes equipped with a home-page slider to easily showcase your latest stories.
This theme can be built-out to cater to a variety of different sports. If you need a theme that will allow you to build a high-traffic sports magazine, then give Sportedge a try.
2. Club Sports
Club Sports is a responsive sports magazine theme. This theme will look incredible no matter the screen size it’s displayed upon. If you want to highlight the latest sports news, scores, schedules, and more, then this theme might be a great choice.
This theme also includes features like several color options, lightbox image rollers, pagination, and many more customization options right out of the box.
3. Gameplan
Gameplan is designed for gyms, fitness clubs, and others sports clubs and events. This theme has a built in class planner, so people can easily sign up for your classes.
This theme comes equipped with a drag and drop page builder, so you can easily customize your site to your liking. If you want to create a professional looking site for your sports club, or fitness events, then try out Gameplan.
4. Sportsline
Sportsline was originally built for the FIFA 2014 World Cup. But, this theme can be used for a variety of sports beyond soccer. It has a number of features, which allow you to upload game stats, results, and other roster information.
This theme is also compatible with WooCommerce, which can be great for people looking to bundle eCommerce functionality with their existing sites.
5. WP FanZone
We realize that not everyone will have the budget to invest in a premium theme. For that reason we wanted to showcase one of our favorite sports-related free themes, WP Fan Zone.
If you’re a sports fan who is looking to create a high-quality sports blog or online magazine for your favorite team or sport, then give this theme a try. It isn’t as feature heavy as the themes mentioned above, but it can be a great starting point for some sports fans.
WordPress Plugins for Sports
Plugins are a great way to further customize your WordPress sports website. If the theme you want doesn’t have a certain feature, then you still might be able to add that feature with a plugin. If you’re looking to take the functionality of your sports site to the next level, then check out some of the plugins below.
1. SportsPress
SportsPress is probably one of the most complete WordPress sports plugins out there. If you have a sports website and you’re looking to showcase your team, or even your entire league, then give this plugin a try.
There are a number of options that allow you to create sports-specific team pages, player statistics, league standings, league calendar, and much more.
2. SportsPress TV
SportsPress TV is a great addition for those looking to add tons of high-quality content to their sports websites. This plugin lets you embed posts content from over 400 different channels.
No need to scour the web trying to find the perfect content for your sports website. This plugin will do it for you.
3. Team Rosters
If you’re looking for a way to easily manage team rosters, then give this plugin a try. Team Rosters has built-in templates for high school, college, and professional teams.
Don’t try to create roster pages yourself. Use this plugin to easily create team rosters that look good and are easy to update and maintain.
4. WP Club Manager
If you run a sports club, then let this plugin make team management easy. With WP Club Manager you can manage multiple team profiles, create player profiles and stats. You can also showcase things like, club staff, league sponsors, and even rankings.
This plugin makes customization easy and is a great addition to any sports website.
The sports website of your dreams is just a few clicks away. You can get a great WordPress hosting plan with HostGator, and use the theme and plugin recommendations above to help you create the perfect sports website.Â
Do you manage a sports website? Tell us about it in the comments!
Kevin Wood writes about technology and human potential. You can find him at his virtual homes Wooden Writing and Counter Culturist.