We look at some of the best compression pants that will work in tandem with the best football gloves to improve your performance on the field.

Our recommendations cover styles from thin layer to heavier thermal compression wear for use in colder weather when you play in winter leagues. For more protection, be sure to check out products from Nike and Barnett with extra padding for hits and falls. What you get here are long lasting, quality football compression pants. A valuable football gear accessory that doesn’t cost you a whole lot.

Tesla Compression Long Pants
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Sub Sports DUAL Compression Base layer Leggings
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Take Five Compression Pants
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DRSKIN Compression Tight Pants
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HT112Y Youth Compression Performance Tights
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Take Five Skin Tights Compression Leggings
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Tesla Men's Cool Compression Capri Pants
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Toolshed Men's Compression Pants
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Barnett Padded Compression Pants
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Nike Men's Pro Combat Compression Football Pants
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Tesla Compression Long Pants
Pros
  • This is a very comfortable and lightweight compression pants
  • The polyester material is also very breathable
  • The Tesla Compression Long Pants offer adequate muscle support
  • it does a really good job of helping improve the supply of blood to the muscles
Cons
  • We found the sizing to be a little bit off
  • Summary
    We start off this list of the best football compression pants with one that we consider to be a fan favorite, the Tesla Compression Long Pants. This is a very comfortable and lightweight compression pants that you are going to enjoy especially during training. To start things off, the Tesla Compression Long Pants is very flexible. This will allow you to stretch, run and train without the fear of ripping your pants. When it comes to elasticity, the polyester material that this compression pants is made out of affords lots of it. The polyester material is also very breathable. It helps keep you dry in hot weather and ensures that you remain warm in those cold temperatures. In addition, it comes with amazing sweat wicking properties that help evaporate all the sweat on the body to keep you dry and comfortable during play. Due to the nature of the material from which it is made, the Tesla Compression Long Pants offer adequate muscle support. Apart from that, it does a really good job of helping improve the supply of blood to the muscles as well as gives awesome muscle support. This is very important if you are not a fab of the muscle fatigue and soreness that often comes after a rather vigorous training session. All in all, the Tesla Compression Long Pants is our number one compression pants due to its comfort, light weight, sweat wicking properties as well as the elasticity that allows you all the mobility you need on and off the field.
    Price10
    Compression9.5
    Comfort9
    Durability10
    Muscle support9.5

    Sub Sports DUAL Compression Base layer Leggings
    Pros
    • Their silky smooth finish ensures a very comfortable fit
    • The Sub Sports DUAL Men's Compression Base layer Leggings are contoured to ensure that they hug the body really well
    • Their level of compression and muscle support is adequate
    Cons
  • Fit a bit too tightly for our liking
  • Summary
    At number two, we have the Sub Sports DUAL Men's Compression Base layer Leggings. These compression pants are also made out of polyester to ensure that they are not only as elastic as you need them, but that their silky smooth finish ensures a very comfortable fit. Speaking of comfortable fits, the Sub Sports DUAL Men's Compression Base layer Leggings are contoured to ensure that they hug the body really well. This ensures that they do a really good job of proving the muscle support that you may need on and off the field. We also found that we experienced reduced muscle soreness and fatigue after training in these pants. All in all, we can say our time with these pants was very enjoyable. The increased strength of the material ensures durability of the compression pants. The increased strength is what allows the Sub Sports DUAL Men's Compression Base layer Leggings to offer the level of compression and muscle support that they do. In addition to all this, and despite the fact that these compression pants offer very adequate compression, they did not feel restrictive on the muscles. They also come with bands at the waist and at the bottom to ensure that thy stay in place even if you play very intense games. The Sub Sports DUAL Men's Compression Base layer Leggings are very well ventilated. This helps them have very good air circulation in addition to helping keep you cool and dry during games. The fabric they are made out of also offers superior sweat wicking properties to ensure evaporation of sweat which is very important for keeping you dry during games.
    Price9
    Compression9.5
    Comfort9.5
    Durability9
    Muscle support9

    Take Five Compression Pants
    Pros
    • They are not only comfortable, well sewn and comfortable
    • They offer the level of compression and protection you may be looking for
    • They protect you from both UVA and UVB rays
    • They are machine washable
    Cons
    • The level of compression was a bit too restrictive. Maybe because or our large legs
    Summary
    At number 3, we have a relatively unknown brand of compression pants. Despite this, it received a lot of raving reviews both online and from us and this is one of the reasons why it is this way up on this list of the best football compression pants. These compression pants are made using the Take Five technology. This is technology that ensures they are not only comfortable, well sewn and comfortable, but that they offer the level of compression and protection you may be looking for in compression pants. One of the most outstanding things about the Take Five Compression Pants is that they protect you from both UVA and UVB rays. This is very important especially if you are going to be playing and training outdoors. You can expect that this is something that we are very impressed about ourselves. With the level of compression and support that the Take Five Compression Pants offer, they can be used for a number of sports and in athletics apart from football. So if you re someone who participates in a number of sports, be sure to pick these pants up. If you are really concerned about cleaning your pants, don't be. They are machine washable. We were very impressed that the Take Five Compression Pants were able to retain their shape and form even after a few washes. If you do hand wash your pair of Take Five Compression Pants, be sure to take extra care of the waistband and the bottoms so as not to destroy the elastics found there. These elastics hold your pants in place so that they do not ride up or down during games.
    Price9
    Compression9
    Comfort9
    Durability8.5
    Muscle support9

    DRSKIN Compression Tight Pants
    Pros
    • These pants are going to hold their own even under intense gameplay
    • The DRSKIN Compression Tight Pants are very comfortable and durable without the chaffing that comes with some of the other compression pants brands
    • The material absorbs and dissipates moisture really well
    • They keep you warm in cold weather and cool in very hot weather
    • The DRSKIN Compression Tight Pants also offer 99.95 UV blocking
    Cons
    • The sizing was a bit off and we had to get a size smaller for the amount of compression we were looking for
    Summary
    Coming in at number four are the DRSKIN Compression Tight Pants. These compression pants are made out of nylon and spandex. You can rest assured that these pants are going to hold their own even under intense gameplay. They will not rip and will stretch just fine. Both of these things are made possible by the lock seams that is used to join the material together. The choice of the lock seams for these compression pants is very important because it ensures that the DRSKIN Compression Tight Pants are very comfortable and durable without the chaffing that comes with some of the other compression pants brands. The material of the DRSKIN Compression Tight Pants absorbs and dissipates moisture really well. This helps to keep you dry and cool during all types of gameplay. He DRSKIN Compression Tight Pants are also useful in a number of sports and not just football so if you play lots of different games, these pants will come in very handy for you. The DRSKIN Compression Tight Pants are also made to ensure that thy keep you warm in cold weather and cool in very hot weather. This is made possible by the very breathable material that they are made out of that ensure tat they also offer awesome air circulation for your comfort. The DRSKIN Compression Tight Pants also offer 99.95 UV blocking. This should come in very handy for those who play lots of games outdoors in the sunlight. The lightweight nature of these pants as well as their comfort and moisture wicking properties make them a great choice for any and all athletes.
    Price8.5
    Compression8
    Comfort9
    Durability8.5
    Muscle support8

    HT112Y Youth Compression Performance Tights
    Pros
    • They offer the necessary compression, muscle support and protection that youth players need
    • The material ensures that they allow for a full range of motion
    • The fabric that they are made out of offers really good moisture and sweat wicking properties
    • The HT112Y Youth Compression Performance Tights come with anti-microbial properties
    Cons
  • These are youth compression pants so if you are an adult, you will have to get a different brand
  • Summary
    Coming in at the half way point are the HT112Y Youth Compression Performance Tights. These are youth compression pants that are ankle length in nature,. They will offer the necessary compression, muscle support and protection that you youth players need during their games as well as training. The HT112Y Youth Compression Performance Tights are made for a number of different games and they do hold up really well in games that you need rugged pants. The material that they are made out of ensures that they allow for a full range of motion. Much like most of the other compression pants on this list, the HT112Y Youth Compression Performance Tights also offer a 4-way range of motion. Your youth players should play with the confidence that these pants are not going to tip on the field. The fabric that they are made out of offers really good moisture and sweat wicking properties to ensure that your youth players remain drier for longer. The material also does a really good job of dissipating heat to keep you cool even in hot weather. This is further enhances by the very advanced air circulation system that these pants feature. The HT112Y Youth Compression Performance Tights come with anti-microbial properties. You can say goodbye to odors especially if you are someone who sweats a lot during games. When it comes to taking care of your pants, they can be both machine and hand washed. All you have to remember is to not use bleach or fabric softener on them as this will destroy them.
    Price8
    Compression8
    Comfort8.5
    Durability8
    Muscle support7.5

    Take Five Skin Tights Compression Leggings
    Pros
    • They do a really good job of providing the necessary muscle support and improved blood flow
    • They offer UVA and UVB rays blocking
    • The flat lock stitching helps keep the pants together and contour the pants to the body for a comfortable fit
    • Despite the fact that the Take Five Skin Tights Compression Leggings offer quite a lot of compression, they are not restrictive
    Cons
  • They are not as durable as most other pants on this list
  • Summary
    The Take Five Skin Tights Compression Leggings are the second item in this list from Take Five. These are more of compression leggings and not pants but they do a really good job of providing the necessary muscle support and improved blood flow that we are always looking for in compression pants. One of the most impressive aspect of these leggings is that they offer UVA and UVB rays blocking. This is very important if you are a player who plays in the sun a lot. They also offer state of the air air circulation. This no only helps keep you dry and cool during play, it also increase the comfort nature of these pants. Speaking of comfort, the Take Five Skin Tights Compression Leggings are made using great stitching. This flat lock stitching helps keep the pants together and contour the pants to the body. The result of this is a tightly fitting compression legging with awesome muscle support. Despite the fact that the Take Five Skin Tights Compression Leggings offer quite a lot of compression, you will find that they are not as restrictive as some of the compression pants on this list. They offer just enough compression to be both useful and comfortable. As with most of the other compression pants in this list, the Take Five Skin Tights Compression Leggings are useful for a wide range of sports. When it comes to taking care of your pants you can wash them with your hands or a machine. Just be sure to take care pf the waistband and elastic bottom. These pants are also not to be bleached.
    Price7.5
    Grip7.5
    Mobility7
    Durability7
    Ball feel7.5

    Tesla Men's Cool Compression Capri Pants
    Pros
    • You will not feel the seams on this compression pants at all
    • They are also elastic enough to allow all types of mobility without any restrictions
    • These compression pants offer enough compression and muscle support
    • They also offer some level of UV rays protection
    • These compression pants are soft and lightweight
    Cons
  • They might be a little short if you have really long legs
  • Summary
    At number seven, we have compression pants that we love very much, the Tesla Men's Cool Compression Capri Pants. The first thing we will talk about is their stitching. It is exquisite. You will not feel the seams on this compression pants at all which is a big plus as far as the comfort it offers is concerned. In addition to that, the seams do a really good job of holding the pants together which makes them very durable. The Tesla Men's Cool Compression Capri Pants are also elastic enough to allow all types of mobility without any restrictions. These compression pants offer enough compression and muscle support so that you are able to play longer and better without the fear of muscle fatigue and stiffness. The Tesla Men's Cool Compression Capri Pants are also very useful for a wide range of both indoor and outdoor activities. Speaking of the outdoors, they also offer some level of UV rays protection although they are touted not to do as well as some of the other compression pants on this list. The material that the Tesla Men's Cool Compression Capri Pants are made out of is moisture sensing. This means that as soon as you start sweating, the moisture is wicked away to keep you perfectly dry during your games. The Tesla Men's Cool Compression Capri Pants also dry very fast which is another huge plays. These compression pants are soft and lightweight. This helps give them a very comfortable feeling when they are against the skin. They are both hand and machine washable.
    Price7.5
    Grip6.5
    Mobility7
    Durability6.5
    Ball feel7

    Toolshed Men's Compression Pants
    Pros
    • These are moisture wicking compression pants with a very high comfort factor
    • The Toolshed Men's Compression Pants are really geared towards keeping you cool and dry even during intense gameplay
    • The Toolshed Men's Compression Pants also come with elastic waistbands and bottoms
    • They are odor free
    Cons
  • The amount of compression offered was a bit disappointing
  • Summary
    Next up, we have the Toolshed Men's Compression Pants. These are moisture wicking compression pants with a very high comfort factor. The sweat wicking property of these compression pants moves sweat from the inside of the pants to the outside to facilitate evaporation and to keep you cool and dry during games. The Toolshed Men's Compression Pants come with a patented Aero technology. This technology improved ventilation and allows for the pants to dissipate the heat that the body produces during games. As you can see, the Toolshed Men's Compression Pants are really geared towards keeping you cool and dry even during intense gameplays. The Toolshed Men's Compression Pants are constructed in such a way that they offer mobility in all directions you can think about. They are elastic enough to offer enough muscle support and the compression you may need during your games. The stitching in conjunction with the material ensures that these pants are very durable and will last whole seasons. The Toolshed Men's Compression Pants also come with elastic waistbands and bottoms to ensure that they stay in place and do not annoyingly ride up or down during games. The whole cherry at the top of all the things that are amazing about these pants is their odor free property. The fabric comes with the FreshGuard technology that helps eliminate odours so that you remain smelling clean and fresh even after long periods of play. It is important to note that the Toolshed Men's Compression Pants are used bu both professional and casual athletes. This is a stamp of approval to their quality and the level of support that they offer.
    Price7
    Grip6.5
    Mobility6.5
    Durability6.5
    Ball feel7

    Barnett Padded Compression Pants
    Pros
    • They come with over six areas of padding that helps provide protection in all kinds of contact sports
    • They go a good job of keeping you cool and dry during games
    • The padding is lightweight, breathable and flexible
    • It also did a really good job of preventing injury, muscle soreness and fatigue
    Cons
    • The amount of compression was a bit weak
    Summary
    The Barnett Padded Compression Pants are compression pants and then some. This is because they come with over six areas of padding that helps provide protection in all kinds of contact sports. Although they do offer this level of protection, the reason why they are this low on the list is because of their breathability. Granted, they go a good job of keeping you cool and dry during games but they are not as breathable as most of the other compression pants on this list. The Hcell Hive tech that is used for the padding is lightweight, breathable and flexible. This compression pant does a really good job of improving the flow of blood to the muscles. It also did a really good job of preventing injury, muscle soreness and fatigue especially when worn during games. The level of protection offered by these compression pants is simply out of this world. The material that the Barnett Padded Compression Pants are made out of also offers awesome moisture wicking properties that draws moisture from the inside of the pants to the outside to encourage evaporation. This is really important in keeping you cool and dry during games. If you look at the padding, you will find that is is very flexible. Although the range of motion of the Barnett Padded Compression Pants is not as defined as in the other compression pants on this list, you will find the range of motion adequate for a football game. The sad thing is that if you are just training and not playing a game, there pants may not be the best choice.
    Price6.5
    Grip6
    Mobility6.5
    Durability6
    Ball feel6

    Nike Men's Pro Combat Compression Football Pants
    Pros
    • These compression pants do a really good job of providing you with the muscle support that any football player craves
    • They help improve the blood flow and offer enough compression without feeling restrictive
    • It does have mesh panels that further enhance the breathability of these compression pants
    Cons
    It is not going to be useful in any other sports or in training as it strictly a football compression pant The seams are ergonomic so as to ensure a contoured fit and added range of motion
    Summary
    Finishing off our list of the best football compression pants is the Nike Men's Pro Combat Compression Football Pants. This is a padded compression pants that is not going to be useful in any other sports or in training. That said, the padding does a really good job of providing you with the protection that you need during your football games. This means that you can take hits a lot more comfortable and play for longer on the field. These compression pants do a really good job of providing you with the muscle support that any football player craves. They help improve the blood flow and offer enough compression without feeling restrictive. The material is a moisture-wicking DRI-FIT material that wicks sweat away to keep you both dry and cool during a football games. Although the padding does cover a lot of the surface of the Nike Men's Pro Combat Compression Football Pants, it does have mesh panels that further enhance the breathability of these compression pants. We mentioned a little bit about the protection offered by these compression pants. Looking at it a bit further, you will find that the padding is made out of NIKE’s De-tech technology to offer a lot more protection and impact resistance. The pants also feature some additional plastic hard plates for your protection. The seams are ergonomic so as to ensure a contoured fit and added range of motion. The seams also eliminate the chaffing that often accompanies most compression pants especially when worn for long periods of time.
    Price6
    Grip6
    Mobility6
    Durability6.5
    Ball feel6.5