Which Sport Will I Get in a Wildcard Box?
You will get either a soccer jersey or a basketball jersey in a Wildcard Box from our US store. We choose the sport, and you find out which one when you open the box. You pick the size, and that's the only choice you make. We never promise a specific sport, club or team, but two rules shape the pick: you never get the same sport twice in one order, and you never get the same sport back to back when you order again.
Already sold on the surprise? The Wildcard Box page has the sizes. Want to know what each outcome looks like before you buy? This guide breaks down both.
Which sport will I get? Soccer or basketball
On the US store, the Wildcard Box has two sports in the mix:
- Soccer, as a soccer jersey.
- Basketball, as a basketball jersey.
That's the whole list. The sport is part of the mystery, which is the difference between this box and a single-sport box. With a single-sport box, you know the category and the surprise is the team. With the Wildcard Box, the category is a surprise too.
There are no team filters on this box, so you can't rule out a team you can't stand or ask for one you love. If the jersey misses the mark, the exchange is free. For the full rundown of how the box works from checkout to unboxing, read our guide to the multi-sport mystery jersey box.
The two rules behind the pick
We choose the sport, but two rules shape that choice. Both exist to keep things varied for you.
- Never the same sport twice in one order. Order two Wildcard Boxes at the same time and you'll open one soccer jersey and one basketball jersey.
- Never the same sport back to back. If you order again later, you won't get the sport you got last time. So if your first Wildcard Box was basketball, the next time you order it will be soccer.
With only two sports in the US mix, those rules make repeat orders easy to predict in one way: the sport alternates. What stays a mystery is the team and the design, which is still plenty to look forward to.
If it's a mystery basketball jersey
For a lot of soccer fans, a mystery basketball jersey is the real wildcard. That's exactly why it's in the mix. It's also one of the easiest pieces of sportswear to wear day to day, whether or not you've ever watched a full game.
The game has a great origin story. James Naismith introduced the first game of basketball to his class in December 1891 at the YMCA training school in Springfield, Massachusetts (sources: the Lemelson Center at MIT and Wikipedia). More than 130 years later, a basketball jersey is a great excuse to catch a game and pick a team to root for.
A few ways to make the most of one if it lands in your box:
- Learn the team. Look up where they play and who has worn that jersey. It makes the jersey feel like yours.
- Catch a game. Even one game gives you a reason to care how they do.
- Wear it your way. A basketball jersey works over a T-shirt as easily as it works on its own.
If it's a mystery soccer jersey
A mystery soccer jersey is the more familiar outcome for many fans, but with no team filters it can still be a real surprise. It could be a club you've never watched or a national team you know very little about.
That's where the fun is. A jersey from a team you know nothing about is a nudge to look up its history, find out where it plays and maybe stay up (or get up early) for a match. If soccer is the only sport you want, though, the Wildcard Box isn't the best route. The premium mystery soccer jersey keeps the surprise to the team and leaves the sport fixed.
Who should buy a box where the sport is a surprise
The Wildcard Box isn't for every fan, and that's fine. It's a strong fit if you watch both sports, or if you follow one and have always been a little curious about the other. It also suits anyone who likes the idea of wearing a jersey they'd never have picked off a rack, and anyone shopping for someone whose size they know but whose favorite sport they don't.
It's a weaker fit for the fan who wants one team, every time. There are no team filters, so a die-hard supporter of a single club is better off buying that club's jersey directly. The Wildcard Box rewards curiosity more than loyalty.
What's the same no matter which sport you get
The sport changes. Plenty of other things don't, and they're worth knowing up front.
| Locked in every box | What it means |
|---|---|
| Authentic and officially licensed | Every jersey is 100% authentic and officially licensed, whatever the sport. |
| Tags on | It arrives with its tags, ready to wear or to wrap. |
| A real jersey | Never a pre-match or training jersey. |
| Your size | You choose the size, so the fit is your call. |
| Free exchange | If it misses the mark, the swap is free. |
| One box, one payment | No subscription, no recurring charge, nothing to cancel. |
Wondering whether a mystery box is a smart buy in the first place? Our guide to whether mystery jersey boxes are legit covers what to check before you order from anyone.
Can I pick the sport or rule one out?
No. That's the trade-off for the surprise. The Wildcard Box has no sport selector and no team filters, and we don't take requests in the order notes. The two rules above are the only things that shape the pick.
Here's a simple way to decide. If you'd be disappointed to open a basketball jersey, or disappointed to open a soccer jersey, go with a single-sport box. If you'd be happy either way, or at least curious, the Wildcard Box is the more fun buy. Still torn between a mystery box and just buying one jersey outright? Our guide to mystery box vs a single jersey walks through the pros and cons.
Turn the reveal into a game
Since the sport stays secret until the box is open, the Wildcard Box makes a good shared moment. A few ideas:
- Take a vote. Before opening, everyone in the room calls soccer or basketball. Winner gets bragging rights.
- Give it as a gift. If you know their size but not which sport they'd pick first, let the box decide. Our beginner's guide to gifting a mystery box covers the practical side.
- Start a mixed collection. Because the sport never repeats back to back, ordering again builds a collection with both sports in it.
FAQs
Which sports can be in a Wildcard Box in the US?
On the US store, it's soccer or basketball. We pick which one, and you find out when you open the box.
Can I get the same sport twice?
Not in the same order: every box in one order is a different sport. And if you order again later, you won't get the same sport as last time.
Can I request a sport or a team?
No. There's no sport choice and there are no team filters on this box. If you want soccer for certain, the premium mystery soccer jersey is the better pick.
What if I don't like the sport I get?
If the jersey misses the mark, the exchange is free. Check the product page for how to set it up.
Is the Wildcard Box a subscription?
No. It's one box and one payment, with nothing recurring and nothing to cancel.
