Football Field Goalposts & Padding

Football Goal Post Padding: Materials & Fit

Football goal post padding exists to cushion the upright so players who run, dive, or collide with the post are protected on impact. In this collection you'll find goal post pads from three manufacturers — First Team, Jaypro, and Gared — each cut to slip over a specific post diameter. First Team offers the FT6040, FT6050, and FT6060 pads for 4-1/2", 5-9/16", and 6-5/8" posts respectively. Jaypro's Protector Pad is a 4-inch-thick outdoor pro-style pad available for 4-1/2" and 5-9/16" poles. Gared rounds out the lineup with the GSPPAD3 (posts up to 4-1/2" O.D.) and GSPPAD4 (posts up to 6" O.D.). Because pads are matched to post diameter rather than a single universal size, measuring your upright before ordering is the fastest way to land on football goal post pads that actually fit.

Goal Post Pads vs. Football Post Pads: What's the Difference?

Shoppers searching for "goal post pads," "football goal post pads," or "football post pads" are typically looking for the same category of product — a foam sleeve that wraps the upright of a football (or combination football/soccer) goal. The difference in this collection comes down to brand construction and thickness rather than function. Jaypro's Protector Pad line is built as a 4-inch-thick pro-style pad for outdoor use, while the First Team and Gared pads are sized specifically to the post's outer diameter. If you're comparing football goal post pads cheap options against heavier-duty pro-style padding, matching the diameter first and then comparing brand and thickness is the more useful way to shop than price alone.

Goalposts, Practice Goals & Extension Kits

Beyond padding, this collection includes complete goalposts and practice goals for programs that need to add or upgrade equipment rather than just replace padding. Jaypro's lineup includes a Football/Soccer Practice H-Frame Goal in Portable High School size (23 ft. 4 in. W x 20 ft. H) and a Portable Collegiate size (18 ft. 6 in. W x 20 ft. H), plus a Deluxe Official Size Soccer/Football Goal with standard backstays (8 ft. H x 24 ft. W x 4 ft. B) for programs that need a permanent, regulation-size setup. For teams extending existing uprights, the First Team Goalpost 10' Extension Kit adds height using a 4" diameter yellow upright section, a common need when replacing damaged posts or bringing older goals up to current height. Because this collection spans practice-level H-Frame goals up through official-size structures, the $393-$8,824 price range reflects that range of scale — pads and single-post accessories sit at the low end, while full goals and extension hardware sit toward the top.

Choosing Between First Team, Jaypro, and Gared

All three brands in this collection make goal post padding, so the choice often comes down to post diameter, thickness preference, and whether you're also sourcing a goal or extension kit. First Team's three-pad range (FT6040, FT6050, FT6060) covers the widest span of post diameters in a single brand, making it a straightforward pick if you're unsure which of the common sizes your post uses. Jaypro pairs its Protector Pad with its own H-Frame practice goals and Deluxe Official Size goal, which can simplify ordering if you're outfitting a field from scratch. Gared's two pad options (up to 4-1/2" and up to 6" O.D.) offer a simpler two-size system for programs that just need padding without a matching goal purchase.

Installing and Maintaining Goal Post Padding

Goal post pads are designed to slip over the upright and stay in place through the season, so getting the diameter right before ordering matters more than any other spec. If your post measures close to a size break — for example, near 4-1/2" or 6" — check the manufacturer's stated O.D. range on the product page (such as Gared's "up to 4-1/2" O.D." or "up to 6" O.D." pads) rather than rounding up or down. For facilities managing multiple fields or post styles, keeping a record of which pad (First Team, Jaypro, or Gared) fits which post can speed up reordering when padding needs replacing after weather exposure or wear.