The 9 best places to find T-shirts for your favorite fandoms

Being a nerd has never been cooler, and clothing retailers have taken notice. Some of the top retailers incorporate all things geeky into their offerings, resulting in some truly inspired designs for every type of attire. While this influx of options is great because it inspires some fierce competition, it can also easily lead to an overwhelming number of choices.

When shopping for your favorite fandom, consider what you’re looking for. If you want a standard logo or icon for a huge fandom like Star Wars, you likely won’t have to look beyond standard-issue go-to clothing stores. However, if you’re looking for a more obscure fandom—or clothing that touts deeper fan knowledge or more original designs for larger fandoms—finding a place that specializes in geeky tees is a good idea. Keep reading to discover your new favorite place to find fandom tees in every size and style.

TeePublic

Sizes: S-5XL

Price: $

TeePublic is well-known for its timely pop culture references, and it also boasts an impressive range of beloved fandoms. With sizes ranging from small to 5XL, its shirts will fit most consumers, and with a huge variety of styles, it’s easy to spend hours surfing the selection.

As a store that prides itself on being “the world’s largest marketplace for independent creators,” TeePublic’s designs can vary a lot. While you might find some truly incredible works of art, you may have to sort through some subpar designs to get there. Even still, it’s well worth the effort to find the perfect new look. From clever logos to deep-cut inside jokes, there’s sure to be a new favorite for anyone and everyone represented on this site.

Our top picks from TeePublic:

• The Office: Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica for $22
• Our Flag Means Death: Blackbeard’s Bar & Grill for $22
• Avatar: The Last Airbender: Katara Waterbending for $22

Fandoms Include: The Office, Our Flag Means Death, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Marvel, DC, Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Star Trek, Nintendo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Stranger Things, Harry Potter, Schitt’s Creek, She-Ra, Assassin’s Creed, Fortnite, Magic: The Gathering, Bridgerton, Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls, Zelda

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Hot Topic

Sizes: S-3XL

Price: $

If you spent any time in a mall in the early 2000s, you’re probably already familiar with Hot Topic. Though they still cater to a gothic and edgier crowd in-store, in recent years they’ve mellowed a bit and leaned harder into the fandom crowd. They were ahead of the curve of big names featuring a range of licensed designs, and today they remain one of the best places to purchase fandom-related tees.

Hot Topic features a good mix of expected logos as well as more obscure references that are sure to surprise and delight the fans who find them. They cover all of the biggest names, but also offer options for smaller fandoms such as Owl House.

Our top picks from Hot Topic:

• Doctor Who: Distressed Rainbow Tardis from $24
• Game of Thrones: Episode Name Throne from $25
• Wednesday: “On Wednesdays We Wear Black” from $26

Fandoms Include: Doctor Who, Marvel, Addams Family, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Animal Crossing, DC, Disney, Pixar, Dungeons & Dragons, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Hello Kitty, Hunger Games, Julie and the Phantoms, Owl House, Jurassic Park, Kingdom Hearts, Magic the Gathering, Mario, Power Rangers, Minecraft, Muppets, My Hero Academia, Naruto, Nintendo, Parks & Recreation, Pokemon, Rick & Morty, South Park, Squid Game, Star Wars, Star Trek, Supernatural, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The L Word, The Legend of Zelda, The Simpsons, Transformers, Horror Movies, Twilight, Umbrella Academy, Yellowstone, Nostalgic 80s & 90s properties

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Snorg Tees

Sizes: S-3XL

Price: $

I have a confession: Before I’d begun writing this article, I’d never heard of Snorg Tees. However, now they’re easily one of my favorite new places to shop. Their designs are unique, exceptionally clever, and deeply rooted in a knowledge of pop culture and various fandoms. This is one shop that was created by fans for fans, and their passion and expertise shine through.

While most of the designs are created by Snorg’s in-house team, they also take customer submissions for new looks. They have an excellent array of products for all of the biggest fandoms, and even quite a few options for some more niche licenses such as The Princess Bride. If you’re looking for a shirt that only true fans will understand or something that’s sure to make you laugh, this is the place to go.

Our top picks from Snorg Tees:

• Star Wars: Alderaan 5-Day Forecast for $24
• Lord of the Rings: Mordor Fun Run for $24
• Mario Kart: Leading Causes of Accidents for $24

Fandoms Include: Dungeons & Dragons, Lord of the Rings, Monty Python, Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Princess Bride, Zelda, Mario, DC Comics, Doctor Who, Ninja Turtles, Harry Potter, GhostBusters, Little Shop of Horrors, Star Trek, Mario, Big Bang Theory, Game of Thrones

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Box Lunch

Sizes: S-3XL

Price: $

Box Lunch is a familiar staple in malls across the country, and their online selection is even more extensive. The variety of fandoms and designs are strong, plus, they have a huge amount of accessories that will coordinate with and add to your collection. They’re particularly good at keeping their finger on the pulse of fandom in-jokes and pop culture, and you can expect to find timely pieces that are well thought through.

One advantage of Box Lunch is that, like Hot Topic, it can still be found in many malls today, making it easy to try on shirts and browse the designs at your leisure.

Our top picks from Box Lunch:

• The Mandalorian: Grogu & Mando for $29
• The Legend of Zelda: Explore Hyrule from $30
• DC Comics: Batman from $33

Fandoms Include: Disney, Animal Crossing, DC, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Marvel, Castlevania, Horror Movies, Doctor Who, Dungeons & Dragons, Fast and Furious, Game of Thrones, Hello Kitty, Harry Potter, Julie and the Phantoms, Jurassic Park, Kingdom Hearts, Lego, Magic the Gathering, Mario, Power Rangers, Minions, Minecraft, Miraculous Ladybug, Muppets, My Hero Academia, Nintendo, Parks and Recreation, Pokemon, Rick & Morty, Squid Game, Star Trek, Star Wars, Steven Universe, Stranger Things, Supernatural, Ted Lasso, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Addams Family, The Boys, Transformers, Twin Peaks, Umbrella Academy, Zelda, Yellowstone, Dune, Bob’s Burgers, Nostalgic 80s & 90s properties

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Design By Humans

Sizes: S-4XL

Price: $

Design By Humans is another shop that features artwork created by independent artists. Sorting through might take a minute for the biggest fandoms, but it’s worth it to find the hidden gems of deep fan knowledge.

While there are some officially licensed properties, including the ones listed above, you are also likely to find just about every fandom represented in some way if you look hard enough. Whether you’re looking for something classic and timeless or hoping to add a little humor to your look, these t-shirts are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Our top picks from Design By Humans:

• The Princess Bride: Inigo Montoya Speech Name Tag for $25
• Skyrim: Adventurer’s Knee Guard for $25
• Magic: The Gathering: Blue Crystal for $26

Fandoms Include: Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Nintendo, Disney, Princess Bride, Our Flag Means Death, Magic: The Gathering, Harry Potter, Skyrim, Assassin’s Creed, Star Trek, Dungeons & Dragons, Addams Family, Annabelle, Beetlejuice, Cartoon Network, 80s Nostalgic Licenses, Despicable Me, Fortnite, Game of Thrones, Horror Movie Classics, Nickelodeon, Pixar, Squid Game, Ted Lasso

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Target

Sizes: S-3XL

Price: $

Target was an early frontrunner when it came to mega-retailers jumping into the geeky tee trend, and if anything, they’ve only picked up momentum. While many of their best designs are only available online, they still boast a substantial in-store offering in both the men’s and women’s departments.

One benefit of Target is that most people have one within traveling distance, meaning that you can try on select shirts in-store. This is a benefit to folks who want to make sure their shirt fits before buying, but can be especially helpful to those with clothing-related sensory sensitivities, as it lets you test to see if any elements cause distress. If you choose to try your items on at home, Target makes it easy to process returns of online purchases in-store.

I’m a long-time shopper of Target’s geeky shirts. The Belle tee is one of my favorites, and I consistently get compliments on it whether I’m at a fandom-based event like Comic Con or just going about my daily life. Though Target doesn’t have the sheer volume and variety of fandoms as many on this list, their selection is still impressive and well worth the look.

Our top picks from Target:

• Disney: Belle “My Weekend is Booked” for $18 (Save $12)
• Ted Lasso: “Be a Goldfish” for $18 (Save $12)
• Stranger Things: Steve “The Babysitter” for $18 (Save $12)

Fandoms Include: Star Wars, Gilmore Girls, Stranger Things, Disney, Jurassic Park, Marvel, Schitt’s Creek, Harry Potter, Bands, Friends, Hello Kitty, Mario, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Pixar, Ted Lasso, Muppets, Lego, 80s Nostalgic Licenses, Dungeons & Dragons, Lord of the Rings, Outer Banks

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Redbubble

Sizes: S-5XL

Price: $

Redbubble is a print-on-demand business that sells designs from independent artists, which means that it has an enormous selection. Though those listed below are some of their most popular officially licensed fandoms, you can find just about any fandom somewhere on Redbubble if you look hard enough.

As with any independent artist-based shop, Redbubble’s quantity may overshadow its quality for some–especially for those trying to dig through an especially popular fandom like Star Wars. However, because of the talented artists that make up this site, you’re also sure to find some of the most stunning, meaningful, and clever designs out there. From humor to tees that can only be described as true works of art, the sky's the limit on what you’ll find.

Our top picks from Redbubble:

• Squid Game: Square Guard for $22
• Star Trek: Beam Me Up, Scotty for $25
• Schitt’s Creek: “I Like the Wine Not the Label” for $30

Fandoms Include: Star Trek, Schitt’s Creek, Dune, Bands, Nostalgic 80s & 90s, Borderlands, Twin Peaks, Pan Am, Stranger Things, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Castlevania, Yellowjackets, Yellowstone, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Squid Game, Bridgerton, Outlander

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Gamestop

Sizes: S-2XL

Price: $

Gamestop probably doesn’t come to mind immediately as a T-shirt venue, but it’s a hidden gem you’ll be glad you discovered. The gaming retailer offers a good mix of straight-forward icon and logo shirts as well as clever and humorous designs such as the Pokemon shirt featured here.

Unsurprisingly, this is one of the best shops for finding video game-based fandoms, as it has a good mix of many of the most popular. It has some of the biggest fandoms out there, such as Marvel and Star Wars, and has a particularly strong showing in fandoms from anime. For the gamer and geek alike, Gamestop is a great place to shop for your new favorite find.

Our top picks from Gamestop:

• Pokemon: “Stay Chill” Snorlax for $25
• Minecraft: Character Boxes for $27
• Marvel: Black Panther Claw Mark for $27

Fandoms Include: Animal Crossing, Assassin’s Creed, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Marvel, DC, Call of Duty, Cowboy Bebop, Death Note, Disney, Donkey Kong, Dune, Dungeons & Dragons, Fortnite, Halo, Harry Potter, Hello Kitty, Inuyasha, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, Kirby, Kingdom Hearts, Magic: The Gathering, Minecraft, Mortal Kombat, My Hero Academia, Nintendo, Playstation, Pokemon, Rick and Morty, Sonic the Hedgehog, Squid Game, Star Wars, Xbox.

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Torrid

Sizes: M-6XL

Price: $$

Torrid is one of the pricier retailers on this list, but its designs are well worth the extra cost. Torrid specializes in fashionable clothes for those who wear larger sizes, and though they lean most into feminine styles, just about anyone will be able to find a shirt they love here.

One of the best parts about shopping at Torrid is the inclusive sizing. With options up to 6XL and a sizing structure that lists medium as size 00, it’s a welcoming place for those who have struggled with other clothing shops in the past. Torrid has a great understanding of their consumer, and though their selection is more limited than many on this list, each fandom represented is chosen with care to stand out, add some style, and suit your needs perfectly.

Our top picks from Torrid:

• The Magic School Bus: Ms. Frizzle for $26 (Save $14)
• Disney: Hercules Muses for $26 (Save $14)
• Parks and Recreation: “Everything hurts and I’m dying” for $26 (Save $14)

Fandoms Include: Star Wars, Disney, Harry Potter, Sports teams, bands, Parks & Recreation, Nostalgic Cartoon Network, Golden Girls, 80s Nostalgic Properties, Rick & Morty, Mean Girls, Pokemon, Schitt’s Creek, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Hasbro Games, Mario, Power Rangers, Batman, Scooby Doo, Stranger Things

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Official shops for more of your favorite fandoms

One of the best places to find the newest in fandom t-shirt designs is through the official apparel website for whoever owns the license. Because this is the easiest place to look (and likely the first that many start with), we didn’t feature any of these in particular in this article. However, if you’re enjoying your search and want a few more places to browse, take a look at some of the best stores specific to their owned licenses.

• Disney (including Marvel, Star Wars, Disney, Pixar, etc)
• Warner Brothers (including DC, Cartoon Network, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, etc.)
• Nintendo (including Zelda, Pokemon, Mario, Animal Crossing, etc.)
• Playstation (including Assassin's Creed, Horizon, The Last of Us, God of War, etc.)
• Xbox (including Halo, Age of Empires, Wasteland, etc.)