Alabama Crimson Tide Christmas 2026 Advent Calendar

Crimson, cream and a scripted A: the Alabama Crimson Tide Christmas 2026 Advent Calendar turns a fan’s December into a countdown to kickoff on the tree. The design is built around a football shape with gold trim, laces along the side and 24 numbered doors across the front.

A tradition worth decorating for

Alabama’s football programme is one of the best-known in the country. The Crimson Tide claim 18 national championships, and the team has played at Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, which holds just over 100,000 people. The team took the name Crimson Tide after the 1907 season, and “Roll Tide” is its rallying cry.

Two coaches define the modern history. Bear Bryant led the programme from 1958 to 1982 and won six national titles, and Nick Saban won six more between 2007 and 2023. Kalen DeBoer succeeded Saban in 2024. For supporters who have grown up around those seasons, team colours at Christmas are a natural fit.

What the design brings

The cover is red and cream with gold edging, snowflakes and Christmas trees, and the side panel reads “Roll Tide, Crimson Tradition, Family, Forever”. The ornaments in the photos carry the A logo and festive scenes such as a snowman and a Christmas truck.

The numbered picture previews the set and is not an opening order.

Specifications

Materials and sizes: the outer box is paper and the tray is moulded plastic, with the box coming to 13.5 x 18 x 3 cm in size and 135 g in one size. The 24 ornaments are acrylic (mica), 3.2 cm square, each with a perforated tab for hanging and a double-sided print that is matte on one face and glossy on the other. Die-cut dotted lines show where each window opens.

Counting down in crimson

Start on the first of December and open one door a day. Peel the film from each ornament and hang it by its tab: a tree in the team’s colours, a mantel garland and a shelf by the television are the natural spots.

• Cleaning: use a soft, dry cloth.
• Storing: keep the pieces together in a dry indoor spot after the season.
• Care: they are small decorations, not toys, so keep them away from young children.

Who will enjoy it

Alumni, students, game-day regulars and anyone with a Tide fan in the family will recognise the look. It is also a practical gift for office exchanges or a family where one person plans the Saturday schedule around kickoff. For more team-themed Christmas ideas, explore our collection.

Questions fans ask

How do I use the doors?

Open one numbered window each day through 24 December. The dotted lines show where each one opens.

What do the ornaments look like?

The photos show the A logo and festive scenes in team colours, each with a hanging tab. The numbered picture is a preview of the full set and does not map to the windows.