These are the nerdy ugly Christmas sweaters I would actually wear

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These are the nerdy ugly Christmas sweaters I would actually wear Features By Sam Loveridge published 9 December 2025

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It's the time of year where it seems like every week there's some kind of Christmas gathering. Drinks here. Mince pies there. And twinkly lights absolutely everywhere. While most people might want some kind of sparkly number to wear to something seasonal, I personally think you can't go wrong with a wardrobe full of ugly Christmas sweaters you can pull out at a moments notice.

Below I've rounded up all the beautifully nerdy ugly Christmas sweaters that I'd actually wear with pride. I've actually got at least two of these in my haul of gifts for gamers, so you can trust that I'm 100% true to my word. I lean towards anything that doesn't feature the game name or any wording at all, because I love merch that's more for those in the know than absolutely screaming my fandom to the world.

From Star Wars to Fallout with some Pokemon thrown in for good measure, there's hopefully something for all us nerds this Christmas. As there absolutely should be.

Mega Man Ugly Christmas Sweater$9.99shop now34HD Ugly Xmas Sweater $42.95shop nowSuper Mario Ugly Christmas Sweater$22.99shop nowFallout Happy Holidays From Vault-Tec Christmas Sweater$39.99shop now38% OFFMad EngineMad Engine Santa Pikachu Ugly Christmas Sweater$36.74$58.95shop nowStar Wars Boba Fett Ugly Christmas Sweater$49.99shop nowFallout Christmas Ornaments Ugly Christmas Sweatshirt$39.99shop nowNumskull Official PlayStation Symbols Christmas Sweater$17.99shop nowMad EngineStar Wars the Mandalorian Grogu Christmas Sweater$49.99shop nowMerchoidMerchoid Pac-Man Christmas Sweater$69.99shop nowMarvelMarvel Christmas Sweater$35.99shop now17% OFFBioworldDragon Ball Z Ugly Christmas Sweater$39.56$47.95shop nowTronic TeesD20 Ugly Christmas Sweater$32.95shop now16% OFFMad EngineMad Engine Bulbasaur Christmas Sweater$37.23$44.09shop nowThe SimpsonsThe Simpsons Ugly Christmas Sweater $41.99shop now

Feeling more 'ho hum' with these ideas than 'ho-ho-ho?' It's worth checking out these highly recommended retro gifts, the best Nintendo gifts, or the best PlayStation gifts.

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Sam Loveridge is the Brand Director and former Global Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar. She joined the team in August 2017. Sam came to GamesRadar after working at TrustedReviews, Digital Spy, and Fandom, following the completion of an MA in Journalism. In her time, she's also had appearances on The Guardian, BBC, and more. Her experience has seen her cover console and PC games, along with gaming hardware, for a decade, and for GamesRadar, she's in charge of the site's overall direction, managing the team, and making sure it's the best it can be. Her gaming passions lie with weird simulation games, big open-world RPGs, and beautifully crafted indies. She plays across all platforms, and specializes in titles like Pokemon, Assassin's Creed, The Sims, and more. Basically, she loves all games that aren't sports or fighting titles! In her spare time, Sam likes to live like Stardew Valley by cooking and baking, growing vegetables, and enjoying life in the countryside.

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