With the 31st less than a week away, time is running out to put together a Halloween costume. Whether you’re going to a party, walking down the block with kids, or joining in the spooky and kooky, these costume ideas inspired by the sports you know and love are expected to pop up a lot this weekend.

According to Irena Ducic , a senior content editor for the sports betting site AskGamblers , some of the “most memorable sports moments from 2026” have inspired the list.

Halloween Costumes For The Guys

Ted Lasso

Season 4 of Ted Lasso premiered earlier this year, and the character will be making a comeback, and it’s a pretty simple costume to scramble together. A Club tracksuit or quarter-zip, khakis, sneakers, a whistle, and the iconic mustache are all it takes. Other props from the show, like the “believe” sign or a soccer ball, would be welcome additions.

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi helped lead his team to victory in the 2022 World Cup, but unfortunately, Argentina fell just short of the title this year.…