Team Benches & Sideline Chairs

How to Choose Team Benches and Sideline Chairs

Start with three questions: where the bench will live, how many players it has to seat, and whether it needs to move. Portable benches are freestanding, so you can carry them to a practice field, rearrange them for tournaments or store them off-season. Wall-mounted benches keep a gym or locker room floor clear for cleaning and foot traffic. Fixed benches cemented in the ground suit permanent fields and dugouts. For permanent installs, also see our surface-mount and in-ground player benches.

Then pick comfort features. A seat back supports players through long games, and a shelf under the seat keeps helmets, gloves and bottles off the ground; the Jaypro 21 ft. shelf bench uses a 19" wide non-skid shelf. Backless benches are lighter to move and let players step on and off from either side.

Bench Lengths, Mounting and Seating at a Glance

Measure the usable sideline or wall length, leaving room for coaches, coolers and walkways. As a guide, First Team rates its Teammate benches at 8' long (seats 5), 15' long (seats 10) and 21' long (seats 14).

Jaypro wall-mounted benches sit at 18" to the finished floor and project 14" from the wall, which helps when you plan clearance in a narrow gym.

Materials: Aluminum, Steel, Composite and Canvas

Most benches here pair aluminum planks with a steel understructure. Jaypro uses 10 in. wide non-skid aluminum planks on 2 in. x 2 in. heavy-duty galvanized steel legs, with custom powder-coated colors such as Red, Navy Blue, Royal Blue, Maroon, Kelly Green and Black. Gared Spectator benches combine 10" aluminum planks with a galvanized steel stability frame and are made in the United States. First Team uses 9 5/8" x 1 3/4" anodized aluminum planking with end caps, so there are no sharp edges, on black powder-coated steel supports. For shade, Douglas Cabana Benches use Durawood plastic composite seats, a heavy-gauge steel frame and Sunbrella canvas, while the Jaypro Club Team Shelter adds a lightweight aluminum frame with a removable, UV protected cover.

Sideline Chairs and Courtside Seating

If players need individual seats, First Team Superstar Classic and Superstar Attitude folding chairs have heavy-duty powder-coated steel frames rated to 400 lbs., an extra-thick 3" seat cushion and 30 oz. vinyl, with optional name, logo or ball decals on the backrest. The Sportzone Luxury Stadium Chair is a lighter aluminum-frame option for bleachers. For gyms, Jaypro 5 ft. courtside benches offer an optional floor protector kit. Browse more seating in game chairs and indoor benches and bleachers.

Brands We Carry

Jaypro covers portable, wall-mounted and courtside benches plus shelters, bat racks and wall padding. Gared offers the Spectator Series. First Team builds Teammate benches and padded chairs; see the full First Team range. Douglas supplies cabana benches and cooler stands. Shopping by sport? Try football benches and bleachers, volleyball benches and bleachers or outdoor bleachers and park benches.

Caring for Your Benches and Chairs

• Wipe aluminum planks with mild soap and water; avoid abrasive pads that scratch anodized or powder-coated finishes.
• Check bolts and wall anchors at the start of each season and tighten anything loose.
• Touch up chips in powder coat so bare steel is not exposed to moisture.
• Clean vinyl cushions with a damp cloth and keep chairs out of standing water.
• Store portable benches and shelter covers indoors during the off-season when you can.

Shipping, Delivery and Returns

Smaller items ship by parcel; most long benches ship by freight truck. Most orders need 1–2 business days of handling, and standard transit typically takes 1–5 business days, though oversized equipment can take longer. Freight is a tailgate delivery: you unload from the truck, and the address must be accessible by a 53’ freight trailer. Inspect on arrival and write "DAMAGED" on the Bill of Lading before signing; report concealed damage within 24 hours.

Returns are accepted within 60 days of delivery for unused items in original packaging, with an RA number from our team. You pay shipping both ways, and the original shipping cost and restocking fee are deducted from your refund.