Big Head Cut Outs for Football Games: The Ultimate Fan & Senior Night Idea
Friday night lights, packed stands, senior night, and a crowd full of family and friends—football season is already made for big moments.
So why not bring a really big face?
Custom Big Head Cut Outs have become one of my favorite ways for families, friends, and fans to support their favorite players. They're funny, easy to spot from across the field, great for photos, and turn into a keepsake after the season is over.
Whether you're celebrating a senior or just want to embarrass your favorite player from the stands, here are some of my favorite ways to use them during football season.
Make Your Player Easy to Spot in the Stands
There's something pretty great about a player looking toward the stands and seeing a giant version of their own face staring back at them.
Big Head Cut Outs stand out much more than a traditional sign, especially in a crowded student section or football stadium.
Parents can hold them during introductions, siblings can wave them from the stands, and friends can bring them into the student section.
And yes, they're supposed to be a little ridiculous. That's part of the fun.
Big Heads Are Perfect for Senior Night
Senior night is probably my favorite football use for Big Head Cut Outs.
You've spent years watching your athlete practice, compete, grow, and become part of their team. Senior night is one of the last opportunities to celebrate all of that.
A custom face cutout gives families something fun to hold during the ceremony and throughout the game. For even more ideas, check out our Big Head Cut Outs for Senior Night guide.
Even better, you get to take it home afterward.
Get the Whole Family Involved
You don't have to stop with one Big Head.
Imagine your player looking into the stands and seeing Mom, Dad, grandparents, brothers, sisters, and friends all holding their face.
For families ordering several cutouts, our smaller 12 × 18 Big Head Cut Outs are easy to hold and a great option for getting several people involved.
If you really want your player to spot you from across the field, the larger 20 × 30 Big Head Cut Out is hard to miss.
Don't Forget the Student Section
Big Heads aren't only for parents. They can be hilarious in student sections.
Make one for the quarterback. Make one for the entire senior class. Bring your best friend's face to the game. Or have several students show up holding the same player's face.
School spirit doesn't always have to be serious. Sometimes a giant floating head gets the job done.
The Photo Matters
The finished Big Head is only as good as the photo you send us.
Whenever possible, choose a clear, well-lit photo taken fairly close to the person's face. Avoid photos where the face is blurry, too small, or blocked by sunglasses, hands, or other objects. And whenever possible, send the original photo rather than a screenshot.
For more help before uploading, see our guide to choosing the best photo for a Big Head Cut Out.
Don't worry about cutting out the background—that's our job. If you're unsure whether your photo will work, reach out before ordering. I'm happy to take a look.
Don't Wait Until the Night Before the Game
Football season gets busy quickly, especially when senior nights and homecoming events start approaching.
If you know the date of your senior night or big game, ordering early gives you one less thing to worry about during an already busy week.
You can also coordinate with other football parents and order Big Heads for several players at once.
More Than Just a Football Sign
One of the things I love about Big Head Cut Outs is that their usefulness doesn't end when the final whistle blows.
Bring the same Big Head back out for graduation, graduation parties, college signing celebrations, end-of-season banquets, birthday parties, and family photos.
And years later, when you find that giant face tucked away somewhere, chances are it'll immediately remind you of Friday nights spent cheering from the stands.
Ready to Bring a Big Face to the Game?
Whether you're celebrating your senior, supporting your favorite player, or just looking for a way to make the student section a little more entertaining, a custom Big Head Cut Out is an easy way to make football season even more memorable.
Shop the 20 × 30 Big Head Cut Out or shop the smaller 12 × 18 Big Head Cut Out.
Not sure which one you need? Our Big Head Cut Out size guide can help.
See you under the Friday night lights.
Thanks for reading,
Tim