Southern California Pro Sports Teams Tattoo Ideas: Southern California Tattoo Ideas For Every Sport

Southern California is known for many things, sunshine, movie stars, the beach. But there is another thing Southern California has a long tradition of, that most people forget…  Elite sports teams! It makes sense that the best athletes in the world want to live in the best place in the world, Southern California. And the sports fans here are the best in the world too, and they prove it by creating some of the worlds best sports fan art, including sports tattoos.

That is why we put together our list of the Best Southern California Pro Sports Team Tattoo Ideas. This list will include SoCal sports tattoos from every league; MLB tattoos, NFL tattoos, NBA tattoos, and more.

So, put on your team's favorite gear, crack a cold one, and enjoy our list of SoCal Pro Sports Tattoo Ideas…

Southern California MLB  Baseball Tattoos

Los Angeles Angels Tattoo Ideas:

The Angles have gone by many different names including, Los Angeles Angles, Anaheim Angles, and even the entire state, the California Angeles. No matter what city name they have had in front they have always been from SoCal, and they will always be our Angels in The Outfield. Here are a couple Angle tattoo designs that any Angles fan would love.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Tattoo Ideas:

One of the most well known names in all of Baseball. Although they started out dodging trollies in Brooklyn, they have found their true home, and built their legacy in Los Angeles. The are one of the great franchises in Baseball, and here are some great tattoo ideas to commemorate them.

Left: Tattoo done by Ryan Right: Tattoo done by Sara

San Diego Padres Tattoo Ideas:

Coming from the southern SoCal is the San Diego Padres, and they are on a "mission" to be your favorite Baseball team. Founded in one of the best years, 1969, the Padres haven't one the World Series yet, but they have won 2 pennate races. The Padres tattoo ideas below show how the Padres travelled throughout California establishing missions, and teaching the indigenous people about the importance of Baseball. 

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Southern California NBA  Basketball Tattoos

Los Angeles Clippers Tattoo Ideas:

 The little brother to the star studded Lakers, the Clippers have seen more success in recent years. They still have yet to make an appearance in the NBA finals, but any Clippers fan will tell you their time is coming soon. Maybe, when they perform better, Clippers tattoos may become more popular.

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Los Angeles Lakers Tattoo Ideas:

Arguably the most famous NBA franchise of them all. Nothing but all star talent year in and year out, home of some of the most popular players and coaches of all time. There is no shortage of ideas for LA Lakers tattoos, so we chose one that honors the memory of the GOAT, the Mamba, Kobe Bryant.

Tattoo done by Ryan

Southern California NHL  Hockey Tattoos

Anaheim Ducks Tattoo Ideas:

"Emilio!", "Emilio!"  An actor so great that his role in a movie (possibly the greatest movie of all time) by a little known movie studio (Disney?) inspired the creation of a Hockey franchise. Talk about star power. As you can see from Anaheim Ducks tattoos below, Disney, the little studio that could, continues to inspire Mighty Ducks art and tattoos.

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Los Angeles Kings Tattoo Ideas:

Kings of the ice, the LA Kings are one of the NHLs premier Hockey teams. Many may not notice when watching Kings games, but every player wears a jewel encrusted crown when playing, instead of the standard hockey helmet worn by the rest of the league. As you can see, the LA Kings tattoos below exude royalty.

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Southern California NFL Football Tattoos

Los Angeles Chargers Tattoo Ideas:

Super charged just like your Dads Chevy Camaro in high school, this LA football team is so fast that they disappeared from San Diego in a blink of the eye. To be be fair, they originally disappeared for LA just as fast. But now they are back again, but for how long? Better get your LA Chargers tattoos fast...

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Los Angeles Rams Tattoo Ideas:

Native and still quite active in the hills of Southern California, the state animal, the noble Ram is the mascot for this Los Angeles Football team. Coming off a Super Bowl winning season, the Rams tattoos below show that they have always belonged in LA.

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Southern California MLS  Soccer Tattoos

Los Angeles FC Tattoo Ideas:

By far the most popular sport in all of Southern California and the country as a whole, LA FC soccer is the next tattoo on our list. The tattoo is simple and clean, just like the sport of soccer. Hoping to grow in popularity throughout the rest of world, soccer fans can proudly proclaim that it all started in SoCal, while the rest of world was only concerned with "Football".

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Los Angeles Galaxy Tattoo Ideas:

Winners of a record 5 MLS cups, the LA Galaxy was one of the charter members of the league. "The Lakers" of American soccer, the Galaxy have tons of all stars on their roster. For LA Galaxy tattoo ideas you could be their logo, or you can just get any old galaxy and say it's for them, like the tattoo below.

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We hope you were fans of our Southern California Sports Tattoo Ideas list. What were your favorite SoCal sports tattoo ideas? Do you know any other cool ideas for SoCal sports tattoos? Let us know in the comments below.

Did one of these Southern California sports tattoos make you want your own? If so, make sure to book your tattoo at Mr. Inkwells, where one of our world class tattoo artists can design you a tattoo that will be a home run.

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