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Top 70 Sports Trends in April

From Athlete-Specific Protein Bars to Sports Streaming Expansions

— April 7, 2022 — Lifestyle
This list of April 2022 sports trends is full of unique activewear collections, Metaverse initiatives from sporting organizations, and sports fan-focused product releases. As Web3 and the digital future become more commonplace with mainstream institutions, many sports teams have been singing deals with experienced tech companies in order to create applications, experiences, and ventures into the online world.

For unique activewear, the 'Jai Alai' collection from PAL Sporting Goods is noteworthy as it features regenerated yarn in many of its pieces. Regenerated yarn is made from leftover products or materials from other cotton and yarn objects, meaning this collection takes a step toward sustainability for the sporting apparel industry. Additionally, as the collection is named after Jai Alai, a sport similar to squash, the photobook for this collection showcases actual Jai Alai athletes as its models, which gives the collection an excellent level of credibility.

On the digital side of the trends, Major League Baseball (MLB) signed a multi-year partnership with 'TuneIn,' an American audio streaming service. As part of this partnership, TuneIn will now become the official streamer for the MLB. In addition to simply being able to stream MLB games, TuneIn users will have access to discussions, debates, and exclusive insights on the teams and players.
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Ultra-Fast Alloy Bikes
Ultra-Fast Alloy Bikes
Specialized Has Launched Its Most Advanced Road Bike Yet, the Allez Sprint
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69
Charitable Fast Food Initiatives
Charitable Fast Food Initiatives
Jersey Mike's Subs is Donating All of its Sales On One Day
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68
Candy Bar Basketball Promotions
Candy Bar Basketball Promotions
Fans Can Try Out for the First Reese's Ultimate Basketball Team
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67
Curated Sport Moments
Curated Sport Moments
Buzzer Brings the Best Live Moments in Sport to Consumers
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66
Sports-Themed Spring Training Caps
Sports-Themed Spring Training Caps
New Era Cap Celebrates the 2022 MLB Season with New Caps
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65
Canadian Sports Betting Campaigns
Canadian Sports Betting Campaigns
theScore Bet Debuted the 'Get into Bet Mode' Campaign
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64
Esports Consultancy Firms
Esports Consultancy Firms
'Leapfox' Will Help Esports Organizations Elevate Their Brands
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63
Featherweight Folding Kayaks
Featherweight Folding Kayaks
Oru Kayak's Latest Creation Weighs Merely 18 Pounds
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62
Branded Female Athlete Campaigns
Branded Female Athlete Campaigns
Degree Unveils its Bracket Gap Challenge to Uplift Women Athletes
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61
Inaugural Global Women's Programs
Inaugural Global Women's Programs
Jordan Brand Launches the Global Women's Collective
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60
Sports Streaming Expansions
Sports Streaming Expansions
TuneIn Signs Multi-Year Partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB)
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Sports Streaming Applications
Sports Streaming Applications
The NFL is Developing the Subscription-Based 'NFL Plus' App
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2-In-1 Modular Action Cameras
2-In-1 Modular Action Cameras
The Insta360 One RS Camera Comes Equipped With a 4K Boost Lens
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57
Spring-Ready Sneakers
Spring-Ready Sneakers
Jordan Brand Debuted the 'Light Mauve' Air Jordan 1 Colorway
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56
Co-Viewing Sports Apps
Co-Viewing Sports Apps
ESPN Integrates Apple's SharePlay Tech, Allowing Users to Co-Watch Sports
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55
Easy Setup Cyclist Trainers
Easy Setup Cyclist Trainers
The Wahoo KICKR ROLLR Offers Adjustable Resistance and More
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54
Sports-Themed Virtual Restaurants
Sports-Themed Virtual Restaurants
Nextbite Launched the 'Smackadillas' Brand with the WWE
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53
Plant-Based Protein Bars
Plant-Based Protein Bars
No Cow Has Introduced Its New Line of Chocolate Dipped Protein Bars
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52
Camouflaged Track-Racing Cars
Camouflaged Track-Racing Cars
McLaren Tested its 'Artura GT4' Customer Racing Supercar
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51
Virtual Reality Sports Games
Virtual Reality Sports Games
The NFL and 'StatusPro' are Developing a VR Football Game
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50
Category-Bending Skiwear
Category-Bending Skiwear
Goldwin Launches Progressive New Initiative and Capsule, 'Goldwin 0'
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49
Sports Fan-Focused QSR Boxes
Sports Fan-Focused QSR Boxes
The Jack in the Box Munchie Madness Box is Shareable
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48
Celebratory Basketball QSR Promotions
Celebratory Basketball QSR Promotions
The McDonald’s Up Your Dunk Game Playbook Offers Deals
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47
Basketball-Themed Fast Food Promotions
Basketball-Themed Fast Food Promotions
Wendy's Launched a Set of Promotions for NCAA March Madness
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46
Multi-Storefront E-Commerce Solutions
Multi-Storefront E-Commerce Solutions
BigCommerce Revamps Ted Baker's Digital Commerce Experience
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45
3D-Scanned Sports Statues
3D-Scanned Sports Statues
adidas Inspires Next-Generation Changemakers with Statues of Women
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44
Sports-Themed Noodle Meals
Sports-Themed Noodle Meals
Kraft Debuted the 'Basketbawl Blue Boxes' to Comfort Sports Fans
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43
Easter-Themed Sneakers
Easter-Themed Sneakers
Nike Has Released an Easter-Themed Colorway for its 'Dunk Low' Silhouette
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42
Fashion-Forward Golf Collections
Fashion-Forward Golf Collections
Palm Tree Crew and Puma Golf Launch Expansive New Golf Collection
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41
NFT-Supported Racing Teams
NFT-Supported Racing Teams
Laura-Marie Geissler's LMG GT No. 1 Project Will Fund Female Racers
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40
Compact Packable Diver Fins
Compact Packable Diver Fins
The 'Folding Fins' are Lighter and More Compact Than Technical Fins
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39
Basketball Legend NFTs
Basketball Legend NFTs
Michael Jordan's Web3 Platform HEIR Launched Its First NFT Collection
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38
3D-Printed Backpack Collections
3D-Printed Backpack Collections
Osprey's UNLTD Series Has an Improved Design Using Less Materials
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37
Sweat-Sensitive Skin Patches
Sweat-Sensitive Skin Patches
Gatorade Released an Innovative Hydration Patch
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36
Dual-Posture Stand-Up Paddleboards
Dual-Posture Stand-Up Paddleboards
The 'Rackham Aero' SUP Can Also Be Used As a Kayak
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35
Caramel-Colored Reflective Sneakers
Caramel-Colored Reflective Sneakers
New Balance's 'Sweet Caramel' 2002R is Bold and Reflective
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34
Ultra-Supportive Spring Activewear
Ultra-Supportive Spring Activewear
Elite Eleven Combines Function and Style for Superior Apparel
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33
Basketball Athlete-Honoring Figurines
Basketball Athlete-Honoring Figurines
Funko Adds NBA Legends to its Ongoing GOLD Collection
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32
Street-Legal Motorbike Models
Street-Legal Motorbike Models
GasGas is Launching its First-Ever Street-Legal Motorbikes
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31
Revived Retro Basketball Sneakers
Revived Retro Basketball Sneakers
Nike Brings Unveils New Air Max Penny 1 'Home”' Sneaker
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30
Upcycled Sports Jerseys
Upcycled Sports Jerseys
PUMA's RE:JERSEY Uses Existing Football Jerseys to Produce New Ones
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29
Rugged All-Terrain Sneakers
Rugged All-Terrain Sneakers
Salomon's 'CROSS ADVANCED' Silhouette is Comfortable and Durable
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28
Blockchain Loyalty Programs
Blockchain Loyalty Programs
'Fnatic' Launched a Blockchain-Based Membership System
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27
Foot Recovery Socks
Foot Recovery Socks
With Naboso Recovery Sock, You Recover On-the-Go
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26
Highlighter Golf Shoes
Highlighter Golf Shoes
Vice Golf and adidas Launch the Stan Smith Golf Shoe
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25
Running Power Meters
Running Power Meters
Stryd Calculates Wind Resistance for More Accurate Progress Measurement
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24
Athlete-Specific Protein Bars
Athlete-Specific Protein Bars
Feed.'s Protein Shot Pack Features Tasty Recipes
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23
Fully Biodegradable Sneakers
Fully Biodegradable Sneakers
BLUEVIEW Launched the World's First Fully Compostable Sneaker
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22
Virtual Personal Training Platforms
Virtual Personal Training Platforms
FlexIt Includes Input from Professional Fitness Trainers
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21
Ultra-Lightweight Mountain Bike Helmets
Ultra-Lightweight Mountain Bike Helmets
POC Unveils New High-Tech Otocon Cycling Helmets
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20
Regenerated Yarn Sports Hoodies
Regenerated Yarn Sports Hoodies
PAL Sporting Goods Unveils New 'Jai Alai' Clothing Pack
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19
Utility-Focused Hiking Apparel
Utility-Focused Hiking Apparel
Lost Management Cities Unveils Its Sleek New Active Gear Collection
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18
Skate-Focused Carrying Collections
Skate-Focused Carrying Collections
The North Face Launches Its New 'Wandereic' Bag Collection
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17
Nostalgic Sneaker Releases
Nostalgic Sneaker Releases
Jordan Brand Announced the Air Jordan 1 High Zoom CMFT "Breakfast Club"
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16
Pixelated Gamer Sportswear
Pixelated Gamer Sportswear
The Lacoste x Minecraft Collab Shares Spring/Summer 2022 Styles
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15
Multi-Level Skateparks
Multi-Level Skateparks
F51 Contains Three Skatepark Floors Designed by Hollaway Studio
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14
Essential Nutrient-Packed Supplements
Essential Nutrient-Packed Supplements
Athletic Greens' AG1 Includes the Necessary Daily Nutrition
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13
High-Performance On-Bike Apparel
High-Performance On-Bike Apparel
Rapha's Cycling Collection is Full of Sleek and Innovative Pieces
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12
Lightweight Camping Chairs
Lightweight Camping Chairs
The Chair Zero High-Back is a Durable & Packable 1-Pound Camping Chair
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11
Sleek Electric Hydrofoil Surfboards
Sleek Electric Hydrofoil Surfboards
The Awake VINGA eFoil Offers Access to Three Power Modes
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10
Minimalist Streetwear Sneakers
Minimalist Streetwear Sneakers
New Balance Unveiled a New Colorway for its CT302 Silhouette
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9
Luxury Hiking Apparel
Luxury Hiking Apparel
Woolrich Unveils Its Premium Woolrich Outdoor Label SS22 Collection
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8
Water-Ready Luxury Clogs
Water-Ready Luxury Clogs
Balenciaga and Crocs Released the 'Pool Slide' Collection of Footwear
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7
Astronaut-Style Cycling Helmets
Astronaut-Style Cycling Helmets
POC's New Levator Helmet Comes With a Built-In Google Lens
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6
Hydrogen-Powered Supercar Teasers
Hydrogen-Powered Supercar Teasers
Alpine Released a Teaser for its Sustainable 'Alpine A4810' Car
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5
Four-Season Inflatable Tents
Four-Season Inflatable Tents
This Spacious Tent Can Withstand the Most Harsh Outdoor Conditions
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4
Personal Water Filtering Straws
Personal Water Filtering Straws
Lifestraw Releases An Updated Version of Its Personal Water Filter
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3
Adaptive Cyclist Eyewear
Adaptive Cyclist Eyewear
The Conceptual 'NIKE VIEW' Cycling Glasses by Allen Liu are Stylish
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2
Arm-Attached Underwater Scooters
Arm-Attached Underwater Scooters
This Device Propels Underwater Exploration From a Compact Package
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1
Frontcountry Hammock Tents
Frontcountry Hammock Tents
The 'Safari' Offers Luxurious Comfort For Car Camping Environments
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