Youth #1 Ball State Cardinals Football 2026 Endzone Fan Version Jersey - Cardinal
Short version: Ball State Cardinals jersey in the fan version cut, for young supporters, 2026.
The highlights
- On the fabric: 100% Polyester knit with a flat, matte finish
- Heat-sealed crest and trim, flat and flexible
The Ball State Cardinals fan version, honestly explained
This is the Ball State Cardinals supporter build.
For the youngest supporter in the family
A first Ball State Cardinals shirt is usually bought by someone else, so the sizing is set by age rather than by chest measurement.
Made for football Saturdays
On this Ball State Cardinals shirt, the cut is built for a day that starts in a car park and ends in the fourth quarter: room to layer over a hoodie, shoulders that do not pull when you reach for a drink, and a knit that breathes once the sun comes out.
The version question, answered
Here is the honest positioning: this is the fan version build. Supporter-facing fabric and fit, identical team colours and badge detail, and a price that reflects what it is for - standing in the stands.
Sizes here follow a standard athletic grade for young fans. Compare the chest measurement on the size guide rather than your usual high-street letter.
Product details
| Season | 2026 |
| Team | Ball State Cardinals |
| Version | Fan version |
| Audience | Youth |
| Fit | True to size |
| Material | 100% Polyester |
| Care | Cold wash, inside out. Hang or tumble dry low. |
| Print and finish | A sublimated print that will not crack or peel; a quick-drying finish |
| Number | #1 |
| Personalisation | Not offered on this listing |
| Sleeve | Short sleeve |
| Neckline | Crew neck with taped shoulder seam |
| League | NCAA |
Frequently asked questions
Should I size up in the fan version?
No - the Ball State Cardinals fan build is already graded roomier than the match cut.
Is this a kids' jersey?
Yes - this listing is the youth cut, graded down from the adult design with the same colours and crest.
Can I wear it to the gym?
Yes.
Do you have this in kids sizes?
Youth sizing appears in the size selector wherever it is stocked.
Is the fit the same for women and men?
No.
The practical bits
- Exchanges accepted on sizing - keep the tags on until you have tried it.
- If something arrives wrong, contact us first - we will sort the return.
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One decision left: your size. The Ball State Cardinals shirt handles the rest.