Sports Wallpaper Murals for College Campuses
10 Sports Wall Decor Tips For Colleges and Universities
College and sports go hand in hand — and the excitement doesn’t have to be limited to game day. A sports mural is a great way to decorate almost any room or building on campus, sharing support for every school team.
Where should you start? The experts at Murals Your Way put together 10 tips for college sports murals, including where to hang them, what types of murals to get and what materials to use. Use our guide to unite people while making sports an even bigger part of student life. If you still have questions about our made-to-order sports murals, call Murals Your Way at 888.558.0279.
1. Invigorate Student Centers and Gathering Spaces
Every campus has at least one “hot spot” where students hang out before or after a game — or maybe watch the game when the team is on the road. It’s the perfect location to build buzz with a sports mural. Add a football mural to your student center that drops people into the action or dress up an on-campus bar for older students and faculty. If the upcoming game wasn’t already on people’s minds, it soon will be with the right wall hanging.
2. Get Athletes Ready With A Locker Room Mural
Even the best athletes can benefit from some encouragement. Provide it by putting sports murals in locker rooms and training facilities. The Basketball Players In Action Wall Mural sets the stage for a hard practice or big conference game. Another great option is a word cloud mural that includes inspiring phrases. When an athlete is staring at a wall of motivation such as the Be Stronger Than Your Excuses Wall Mural, it’s easy to get their game face on.
3. Give A Spark To Stadium Concourses
Getting people in a sports mood doesn’t stop once they’re at the game. They spend a lot of time on the concourse, and if you have drab concrete walls, energy levels can drop fast. Liven things up with a sports mural like our Fans Celebrate Victory Wall Mural or highlight a famous rivalry showing a packed football stadium such as the Tennessee Vs. Georgia Wall Mural. To personalize for your school, you can upload a photo of your own stadium and fans to create a mural with our Create Your Own Mural option. Whether someone is using the bathroom, going to the concession stand or checking out the souvenir booth, they’ll be greeted by a colorful mural that keeps them upbeat no matter the score.
4. Help People Push Through Workouts With A Gym Mural
Team members and students spend a lot of time at the fitness center building strength and endurance. Surrounding them with sports murals is a great way to set the mood for a successful workout. Our athlete silhouette murals feature basketball players dunking, tennis players smashing forehand shots, runners taking their stances and boxers throwing punches. They’re a great way to provide the impulse to hit a personal best on the treadmill or at the squat rack. Murals Your Way can personalize images by changing apparel colors to match your school colors.
5. Celebrate Your Stadium With A Blueprint Mural
The fields where your teams play are a dream for the home team and a nightmare for opponents. A college stadium blueprint mural is a unique way to honor the place where everyone from athletes to town residents spends their time cheering. We have licensed murals featuring numerous college fields, including Bryant-Denny Stadium, Allen Fieldhouse, Jordan-Hare Stadium and University of Michigan Stadium. Enjoy the excellent detail and historical tidbits while reminding people whose house they’re in. If you don't see your stadium, give us a call and we'll see if we can get the blueprint for it.
6. Go All-in On Rivalries
The atmosphere at a college rivalry game is unmatched in sports at any level. You don’t have to wait until the week of the game to start getting people hyped, though. College sports rivalry murals set the tone year-round. From SEC showdowns like the Red Rivalry (Texas vs. Oklahoma), Marshall vs. SMU and Clemson vs. Duke, these contests stand out, and a mural commemorating them will take a rivalry game to the next level. Murals Your Way can easily create a mural of your schools big rivalries, all you have to do is send us a photo and we'll take care of the rest.
7. Order Peel-and-Stick Murals For Pep Rallies
Are you looking to elevate an on-campus event? A removable sports mural is the solution. Get your mural printed on SmartStick® peel-and-stick material for pep rallies, homecoming weekends, student recruitment events, athletic seminars and other occasions. For example, if you have a famous baseball coach coming to speak, hang a Baseballs in the Grass Mural to welcome them. Peel-and-stick wallpaper is easy to apply and doesn’t leave any residue when you take it down, making it an easy decorative addition.
8. Use Durable Materials for Busy Areas
On the other hand, you may have a mural you want to last for years. Commercial-grade sports murals are ideal for campus areas where hundreds of students pass through daily, including dining halls, lecture centers and dorm lounges. Order murals printed on Vinyl HD Texture wall coverings to give them some extra dimension or use EnviroPro Texture for extra tear and scuff resistance. You can even put a sports college mural outside with our VersaGrip material.
9. Remember To Include All Sports
While certain sports may hog the press, most colleges have dozens of official sports plus other intramural offerings. From swimming to gymnastics, make sure as many sports as possible are represented. If your small school has a big-time cross-country team, get a running mural to raise awareness among the student body. You can find skiing murals, soccer murals, lacrosse murals and even pickleball murals. These athletes put in a lot of sweat and tears, and they deserve recognition.
10. Create Your Own College Sports Mural
Don’t see the perfect mural available? At Murals Your Way, you can create a mural by uploading a high-quality image such as an official team photo, an in-game action shot or a panoramic of a frenzied crowd. From there, choose your mural size, material, topcoat and much more for a one-of-a-kind school sports mural. Not only that, but every mural we sell can be customized by adding university logos, text and other elements.
Ready To Get Started?
Murals Your Way has a team of Account Managers that are ready to help you turn your vision into a reality. They can help you with every step in the process and will make sure you are thoroughly satisfied with the end result. Give us a call at 888.558.0279 or email us to get started today.