The Knoxville Kickoff Checklist: Orange and White Outfits for Kids

The Knoxville Kickoff Checklist: Orange and White Outfits for Kids

You can feel it in Knoxville right now — kickoff is weeks away. The boats are getting cleaned up for the Vol Navy, Saturdays are about to be spoken for, and every parent we know is asking the same question: does the game day wardrobe still fit? Kids have a way of growing two sizes over a summer. Here's our checklist for getting the littlest fans ready before the first Saturday.

Friday Night: The Kickoff-Eve Tradition

In our house football season officially starts the night before the first game, when the kids go to bed in their checkerboard. Our Orange and White Checkerboard bamboo zippy (0–24 months, double zipper for late-night changes) and the two-piece checkerboard set (2T–8) have become a season-eve ritual for Tennessee families — they wake up already in the spirit, and the bamboo keeps them cool through warm September nights.

Saturday: Dress by Scenario

Tailgating: a vintage orange and white game day tee or infant bodysuit, shorts, and a bow. Early-season tailgates are hot — 100% cotton breathes.

At the stadium: layer the tee under a sweatshirt for night games. Our Touchdown Hound sweatshirt is the vintage-feel favorite this fall.

Couch crew: no rule says you can't cheer in pajamas. The short sleeve checkerboard set is made for living-room touchdown dances.

For the grown-ups: yes, there's a matching option — adult checkerboard bamboo joggers. Family photo, sorted.

The Finishing Touches

The checkerboard bow headband for the tiniest fans, a checkerboard bandana bib for snack-heavy Saturdays, and the Summit Soft® checkerboard blanket for post-game snuggles.

A Word of Warning from Experience

Checkerboard sells out every single season — the popular toddler and infant sizes go first, usually before the second home game. If your little one needs a size this year, grab it before kickoff. For more outfit ideas by age, see our full Game Day Outfit Guide for Babies and Toddlers.

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