Everything You Need to Know About Run-Through Banners

There's no moment in sports quite like it: the crowd on its feet, the band playing, and your team bursting through a giant banner onto the field or court. Run-through banners turn the team's entrance into an event, and they're easier to pull off than you might think.

Here's how they work. The banner has sleeves sewn into each end that slide onto 2"-diameter PVC poles, with ropes tethered to the top so the whole thing can be held taut by just two people, usually cheerleaders or team members. When the team hits it, the banner gives way and the entrance is complete. Our run-through banners come ready to use, complete with the poles and a carry bag, so you're not scrambling to source pipe from the hardware store the night before the game.

A few design tips. Keep the artwork bold and simple. This banner is seen from across a stadium and only for a few seconds, so your mascot, team name, and a short rallying phrase (think "Enter the Jungle" or "Welcome to the Nest") land harder than a busy design. High-contrast colors read best under stadium lights. And remember the banner is meant to be broken through, so put the most important elements where they'll still be visible as the team charges toward it.

Run-through banners are used by high school, college, and professional teams alike as a visual expression of team identity and spirit. Whether you want to mark a rivalry game, fire up a playoff crowd, or just give your program the big-time feel it deserves, this is the product that does it.

Send us your artwork, or send us your ideas and let our team design your run-through banner for you.