Looking for the best bags for football training and matches? Whether you’re heading to training or travelling to a fixture, having the right football bag can make preparation simpler, more organised, and far less stressful. Of course, players, coaches, teams, and academies all carry different gear, so the best type of bag varies by role.
This guide breaks down the different types of football bags and key features to consider. Read on to learn more or browse our full collection of football bags to find options suitable for players, coaches, and club staff.
Key takeaways
- Choosing the right bag for football depends on whether you’re training, travelling to a match, or managing equipment for an entire team.
- Rucksacks suit fast-paced training.
- Kit bags support match days.
- Wheeled options help coaches and club staff handle heavier loads.
Football bags for training
Training bags for football players
For weeknight training sessions, players will likely want something light, agile, and easy to carry, with enough room for the essentials. With this in mind, we recommend a football kit bag purposefully designed for players.
The Diamond football rucksack is the perfect choice, featuring key features, such as a boot compartment and wet/dry pockets. Features like this are a must-have for separating damp and muddy items.
Keeping training gear organised makes life easier for everyone, so we recommend looking for a bag with enough room to store kit, base layers, drinks, boots, shin pads, and more.
Training bags for football coaches & clubs
Coaches and training staff often need to carry more than players, from bibs and cones to footballs and first-aid kits; there’s plenty to account for. Therefore, coaches need a bag that is fit for purpose and makes equipment transport easy.
For a multi-purpose solution, a high-quality, holdall, duffel, or larger kit bag will make life easier. Take the Diamond football kit bag for teams as an example. This bag is waterproof, made from tough 600-denier polyester, and has enough storage for a full team kit and plenty more.
Coaches of professional teams can consider upgrading to the Diamond pro football kit bag, made from ultra-tough 1680 denier polyester, which makes transport easier thanks to its hard-wearing wheels and long pull handle.
We also encourage coaches to explore the solutions available for equipment-based storage. Whether it’s football hurdle equipment bags, mannequin bags, or football ball bags, there are plenty of options designed to make a coach’s life easier.
Football bags for matches
Match bags for players
Match days can require players to pack more space for kit, warm layers (depending on the weather), multiple pairs of footwear, and hydration. The chosen bag must also be durable for travel and pitch-side conditions. As such, a holdall purpose-built for footballers is the way to go.
Consider the Diamond Football Player’s Holdall (also available in maroon). This smart storage solution features wet/dry pockets to separate used kit, multiple zipped compartments, and extra pockets for anything and everything a player wants to bring on match days.
For players who only need to travel light because club staff transport the bulk of the kit, you can get away with a simple football boot bag to carry your favourite pair of boots. For a quality option with a classic design, consider the Diamond Football Boot Bag.
Match bags for coaches & clubs
Coaches and club staff have plenty to consider when it comes to match-day management, from kit and warm-up equipment to bibs, first-aid kits, and spare balls. Therefore, having suitable storage solutions on hand is essential.
We recommend the Diamond Football Kit Bag on Wheels. This bag is perfect for match days and travelling teams, boasting enough room for a full team strip and plenty of space for bibs and other equipment. It also features wheels and a pull handle for easy transportation.
Coaches can also consider holdalls such as the Diamond Club Kit Bag, made from hardwearing polyester, with multiple pockets and compartments, and space for a full team kit.
There is also the Diamond Football Manager’s Bag, a large-capacity holdall for storing and transporting everything a manager needs on game day, including kit, tracksuits, notes, and match balls.
Browse our Football Match Day Bags collection to find the solution for you.
Frequently Asked Questions about choosing a football bag
What type of football bag is best for training sessions?
A lightweight, easy-to-carry bag, such as a football rucksack or compact kit bag, is ideal for training sessions. These bags offer enough room for essentials like boots, base layers, hydration, and shin pads, while features like wet/dry pockets help separate muddy or damp items. Players who prefer something more robust can opt for a training-friendly football kit bag with additional organisation.
What type of football bag is best for match days?
Match days usually require more space for a complete kit, warm layers, multiple footwear options, and accessories, making a larger holdall or dedicated match kit bag the best choice. These bags often include numerous compartments, wet/dry sections, and strong materials suitable for travel and pitch-side conditions. Players travelling light can pair this with a simple boot bag if the club handles most equipment.
What football bags should players choose?
Players should choose bags that balance portability with enough storage for their personal kit, such as backpacks for training or holdalls for matches. Features such as boot compartments, wet/dry pockets, and multiple zippered sections help keep gear organised and ready for use. Those who only need to carry boots may find a compact football boot bag perfectly adequate.
What football bags should coaches choose?
Coaches typically need larger, more durable bags that can hold bibs, cones, first‑aid kits, footballs, and team sheets. Wheeled kit bags or spacious duffels are ideal, especially when transporting full team kits or bulky equipment. Coaches can also benefit from specialised equipment bags for hurdles, mannequins, and footballs to keep everything organised and easy to move.
Find your perfect football bag
Here at Diamond, we specialise in football training and match equipment. We provide equipment to every Premier League team as well as grassroots teams around the country.
If you need a football bag for training or match days, whether as a player, coach, or member of the training staff, we have a solution for you. Browse our football kit bags today or shop our full range of football bags for equipment storage.
