World Cup fever has arrived in Los Angeles, and fans everywhere are showing off their team pride with jerseys, hats, ponchos and other soccer-themed gear. Some are even dressing their pets in their favorite team’s colors.
Whether you’re looking for merch for your next watch party, family carne asada, or just want to be part of the World Cup energy, we’ve got you covered with Boyle Heights spots selling World Cup gear.
Deportes Prieto Inc.
This family-owned sporting goods store has supplied sporting equipment and game-day uniforms to local schools for decades. Here, you can find a selection of World Cup merchandise, including authentic jerseys from multiple teams, character key chains, soccer-themed collared shirts, T-shirts and even World Cup beer mugs and Stanley cups. Tip: If the door appears closed, ring the doorbell for assistance.
Location: 1832 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Prices: Jerseys are $50-$80
More information: Check them out on Instagram here.
Boyle Heights Sports
Located under the bold red Giromex sign on Cesar Chavez Avenue packs a wide selection of World Cup merchandise into a small retail space. Find jerseys representing teams like Germany, USA, Argentina, Brazil, Portugal, and Korea. The shop also offers ponchos, hats, giant flags of multiple countries, and jerseys for young children. Accessories include World Cup-themed keychains, tumblers, car flags and plush eagle head pieces.
Location: 2114 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Prices: Jerseys are $25 and up
More Information: Check them our on Instagram here or call (323) 239-5959
Espacio 1839
For more than a decade, this shop has been a go-to for neighborhood goods, books and politically minded gifts. Co-owner Nico Aviña sells vintage soccer jerseys with custom touches, including phrases like “No one is illegal on stolen land” or “El fútbol es del pueblo.” Beyond jerseys, Espacio also offers soccer cleat keychains from various international clubs, vintage team patches, and even VHS tapes and DVDs featuring World Cup legends and match-ups from the late 1950s to the early 1990s.
Location: 1839 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Hours: Thursday-Saturday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. (may open earlier on game days)
Prices: Jerseys are $50 and up
More Information: Check them out on Instagram here.
El Mercadito
El Mercado de Los Angeles, better known as El Mercadito, is a one-stop shop for everything from shampoo and spices to snacks and sandals. Vendors are also capitalizing on World Cup fever, stocked with soccer jerseys ranging from traditional team kits to split-design jerseys featuring two teams, and colorful jerseys with images of the Virgen de Guadalupe. Merchandise stalls also offer soccer-themed children’s onesies, miniature flags, noisemakers and even soccer gear for your pets.
Location: 3425 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90063
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Prices: Jerseys are $20 and up
