Looking for Auburn Tigers football wreath ideas for your next game day project? Auburn’s classic burnt orange and navy blue color palette creates a warm, bold football look that works beautifully with deco mesh, grapevine wreaths and vertical swags.
You can build the design around an Auburn sign, a large navy-and-orange bow, tiger-inspired details, football accents or simply let the distinctive color combination create the game day feel.
Quick Answer: Start an Auburn Tigers football wreath with burnt orange and navy blue, then choose one strong focal point. A round sign, football-shaped sign, helmet sign, rectangle sign, license plate-style sign, arrow sign, tiger-inspired accent or oversized bow can establish the design. Add white, silver or football brown where you want additional contrast.
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Auburn Tigers Football Wreath Design Ideas At A Glance
If you know you want to make an Auburn wreath but aren’t sure where to begin, start with a few recognizable colors and design elements.
| Design Element | Auburn Tigers Wreath Ideas |
|---|---|
| Main Colors | Burnt orange and navy blue |
| Accent Colors | White, silver or football brown |
| Team Theme | Auburn Tigers |
| Mascot Inspiration | Aubie the Tiger |
| Popular Fan Theme | War Eagle |
| Patterns | Tiger stripes, paw prints, stripes, checks, polka dots |
| Football Accents | Footballs, helmets, jerseys, laces, field-inspired ribbon |
| Wreath Styles | Deco mesh, grapevine, swag or teardrop |
| Focal Point Ideas | Round sign, football-shaped sign, helmet sign, rectangle sign, license plate-style sign, arrow sign, shield, bow or tiger accent |
| Generic Option | Navy, orange and white with general football accents instead of team-specific wording or logos |
Auburn’s team nickname is Tigers, while War Eagle is the traditional Auburn battle cry. That gives you several different design directions without needing to use everything on the same wreath.
A strong Auburn sign may already establish the theme, allowing simpler ribbon and mesh to support it. Another wreath might rely more heavily on tiger stripes, paw prints, navy-and-orange patterns or football details.
The goal is to choose a few elements that work together rather than trying to use every Auburn idea at once.
Classic Navy And Orange Auburn Deco Mesh Wreath
A full deco mesh wreath is one of the easiest ways to make Auburn’s colors immediately noticeable.
Navy can provide the stronger base, while burnt orange brings warmth and brightness to the design.
You can distribute navy and orange throughout the mesh or use one dominant mesh color and introduce the other through ribbon, the sign and decorative accents.
White can be especially useful for separating two strong colors and keeping the finished wreath from becoming visually heavy.
The focal sign does not have to sit directly in the center. Moving it slightly to one side leaves room for a larger bow or accent grouping on the opposite side.
If you are new to making a sports wreath, our How To Make A Football Wreath guide explains the basic process from planning the design through adding mesh, ribbon, signs and accents.
Auburn Tigers Grapevine Wreath Inspiration
Navy and burnt orange can create a completely different look on a grapevine base.
Instead of covering the entire wreath, allow some of the natural grapevine to remain visible.
A large navy, orange and white bow can provide much of the Auburn color, while a focal sign or tiger-inspired accent establishes the theme.
The natural brown grapevine also coordinates particularly well with burnt orange and football-brown accents.
Exposed grapevine is not an unfinished area.
It is part of the design.
Let The Auburn Tigers Sign Inspire The Wreath
Sometimes the easiest way to begin is to choose the sign before choosing the ribbon.
Look at its shape, colors and size and decide what the rest of the wreath needs to support it.
Consider:
- Which color from the sign should dominate the wreath?
- Does the sign need a large bow to balance it?
- Would deco mesh or grapevine work better?
- Does the sign already provide enough tiger or football imagery?
- Would simpler ribbon make the sign easier to see?
- Should the sign be centered or placed off to one side?
A different focal sign can completely change the personality of an Auburn wreath even when the same navy-and-orange color palette is used.
Round Auburn Tigers Sign
A round sign works naturally with the shape of a traditional wreath.
It can sit in the center for a more symmetrical design or shift to one side to make room for a larger bow.
If the sign contains several words or graphics, simpler ribbon around it can keep the focal piece easy to see.
Football-Shaped Auburn Sign
A football-shaped sign immediately introduces the sport into the design.
A navy-and-orange football sign can also coordinate beautifully with Auburn colors even when the football itself is not heavily team-specific.
Because the focal point already supplies a strong football element, you may not need football-print ribbon everywhere else.
Let the remaining materials concentrate on navy, orange, white and texture.
Auburn Tigers Football Helmet Sign
A helmet sign gives the wreath an unmistakable game day focal point.
It works especially well with simpler surrounding ribbon because the helmet shape already provides plenty of visual interest.
Try positioning the helmet slightly off center and balancing it with a substantial bow or accent grouping.
Rectangle Auburn Tigers Sign
A rectangular sign creates a noticeably different layout from a round sign.
Because a rectangle is wider, it can sit across the middle or lower portion of the wreath.
It can also be shifted to one side and balanced with a large bow.
A rectangle sign often helps determine the structure of the entire design before you add the remaining ribbon.
License Plate-Style Auburn Tigers Sign
Auburn offers several license plate-style possibilities, which makes this an especially fun focal-point option.
A license plate-style sign can work:
- across the center
- along the lower portion
- slightly off center
- angled beside a large bow
- as part of an asymmetrical design
Different Auburn license plate styles can also change the overall feel of the wreath.
A traditional Auburn plate creates one look, while a War Eagle plate can give the wreath a different fan-focused personality.
Because license plates are narrower than many traditional signs, they often leave more visible room for ribbon, mesh and decorative accents.
Arrow, Shield Or Other Shaped Auburn Sign
Auburn also offers less traditional focal shapes.
An arrow, shield, home-style or other shaped sign gives you another opportunity to move away from the traditional centered round focal point.
Let the shape of the sign help determine where the bow and larger accents should go.
Use Tiger-Inspired Details
The tiger theme gives Auburn wreath makers plenty of opportunities to move beyond simple navy-and-orange color blocking.
You could build the design around:
- Tiger stripe ribbon
- Paw-print ribbon
- An Aubie or tiger-inspired focal point
- Orange-and-navy football accents
- A tiger attachment
- A large navy-and-orange bow
- Paw-print sprays
- Coordinating football ornaments
You do not need tiger stripes and paw prints everywhere for the theme to work.
One stronger tiger pattern paired with simpler solids, stripes or checks can create a much more balanced wreath.
Don’t Forget About War Eagle
War Eagle is one of Auburn’s best-known traditions, but it is the school’s battle cry—not the team nickname.
That makes it a fun design theme for an Auburn wreath without replacing the Tigers identity.
A War Eagle license plate or sign can become the focal point, while navy, burnt orange and white ribbon establishes the Auburn color palette around it.
This is also a good example of how changing only the wording on the focal sign can give two Auburn wreaths completely different personalities.
Navy And Orange Don’t Have To Do All The Work
Navy and burnt orange create the strongest Auburn foundation, but supporting colors and textures can change the finished look substantially.
Navy + Burnt Orange
The classic Auburn combination and the easiest place to begin.
Navy + Orange + White
White brightens the wreath and helps separate two strong colors.
Navy + Orange + Silver
Silver adds a metallic accent and works especially well with football-themed materials.
Navy + Orange + Football Brown
Brown football accents shift more attention toward the sport itself while leaving the Auburn colors dominant.
Patterns can create just as much variety as additional colors.
Tiger stripes, paw prints, stripes, checks, polka dots and ric rac patterns can all produce very different looks within the same palette.
Prefer A Generic Navy, Orange And White Football Wreath?
You can also use navy, orange and white to create a general football wreath without making the design team-specific.
Instead of relying on team names, logos, mascots or slogans, build the design around general football elements such as:
- Navy, orange and white mesh
- Solid coordinating ribbon
- Stripes
- Checks
- Polka dots
- Generic football ribbon
- Football attachments
- Football picks
- Football laces
- Field-inspired patterns
- Neutral game day accents
This can be a great option if you love the color combination but prefer a more general football look.
It may also appeal to makers who would rather avoid using team-specific imagery in a particular design.
However, a generic-looking design should not be treated as a legal guarantee. Sports Wreath Shop cannot determine whether a particular combination of colors, wording, symbols, finished products or marketplace listings is legally permissible.
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Auburn Tigers Football Wreaths Don’t Have To Be Round
A swag or teardrop gives you another way to create Auburn football décor.
The vertical shape allows the bow, ribbon, sign and accents to cascade downward instead of spreading around a circular wreath frame.
This can be especially useful when you want something narrower for a front door or simply want a different silhouette.
The same design principles still apply:
Choose a focal point, repeat navy and burnt orange throughout the piece, and use your strongest patterns strategically.
Mix Auburn Ribbon With Simpler Patterns
Auburn’s assortment gives you plenty of bold patterned ribbon, which makes simpler supporting ribbons especially useful.
Try pairing one or two statement ribbons with choices such as:
- Solid navy ribbon
- Solid orange ribbon
- White ribbon
- Navy-and-white stripes
- Orange-and-white stripes
- Checks
- Polka dots
- Ric rac patterns
- Generic football ribbon
For example, one strong tiger-stripe or paw-print ribbon can stand out much more when it is surrounded by simpler patterns.
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Start With Inspiration, Not A Formula
The Auburn wreaths on this page are here to give you ideas.
They are not recipes you have to duplicate.
You may love the bow from one wreath, the license plate placement from another and the color balance from a third.
Combine them.
Move the sign.
Try an arrow instead of a round focal piece.
Use a War Eagle license plate across the bottom.
Add more white.
Use fewer tiger stripes.
Let the paw prints become the accent instead of the main theme.
Leave more grapevine showing.
Or use the same general colors to create a completely generic football wreath.
Sometimes seeing several finished possibilities is exactly what you need to get past the question:
“I have the supplies. Now what should I make?”
Prefer To Start With An Auburn Tigers Wreath Kit?
If you love the idea of making an Auburn wreath but would rather not choose every coordinating supply individually, a wreath kit can give you an easier starting point.
The Auburn Tigers Wreath Kit brings together coordinated wreath-making supplies so you can begin with colors and materials already selected to work together.
The kit is different from the digital inspiration wreaths shown throughout this guide. It is an actual product kit, so check the current product page for the exact supplies included.
You can still make the finished wreath your own by changing the sign placement, arranging your mesh differently, varying your ribbon placement or adding other accents you already own.
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Ready To Make Your Own Auburn Tigers Football Wreath?
Once you have an idea of the style you want, choose your focal piece and build your color palette around it.
Sports Wreath Shop carries Auburn Tigers wreath supplies, including signs, license plates, ribbon, mesh, tiger and paw-print accents, football picks, ornaments and other coordinating game day materials.
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You do not need to recreate any of these examples exactly.
Use them to discover a color combination, focal piece, sign shape or layout that inspires you—and make the finished Auburn wreath your own.
Auburn Tigers Football Wreath Ideas FAQs
What colors should I use for an Auburn Tigers football wreath?
Burnt orange and navy blue are Auburn’s classic colors. White or silver can provide additional contrast, while brown football details can make the game day theme more noticeable.
What can I use as the focal point of an Auburn wreath?
An Auburn sign is an easy focal point, but you can also design around a football-shaped sign, helmet sign, rectangle sign, license plate-style sign, arrow, shield, tiger-inspired accent, large bow or football attachment.
Is Auburn called the Tigers or War Eagles?
Auburn’s athletic teams are the Tigers. War Eagle is Auburn’s traditional battle cry, not the team nickname.
Does an Auburn wreath have to use deco mesh?
No. Auburn football wreaths can be made using deco mesh, grapevine, greenery, teardrops, swags and other traditional wreath styles.
Can I use a rectangle sign on an Auburn wreath?
Yes. Rectangle signs work especially well across the middle or lower portion of a wreath and can also be positioned off center beside a large bow.
Can I use an Auburn license plate on a wreath?
Yes. Auburn has several license plate-style sign options, and their long, narrow shape makes them useful focal pieces across the center, lower portion or off to one side.
How can I use tiger stripes without making the wreath too busy?
Use tiger stripes as one statement pattern and balance them with simpler navy, orange, white, striped or checked ribbon. You can use the same approach with paw-print ribbon.
Can I make a generic navy and orange football wreath?
Yes. Navy, orange and white can be combined with generic football ribbon, football attachments and other general game day accents for a non-team-specific design direction.
If you are concerned about trademarks, licensing or selling finished sports wreaths, review our Legal & Licensing resources for general educational information.
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Is there an Auburn Tigers wreath kit available?
Yes. Sports Wreath Shop carries an Auburn Tigers Wreath Kit for makers who prefer to begin with coordinated supplies.
Always check the current product listing for the exact materials included.
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Where can I find Auburn Tigers wreath-making supplies?
Sports Wreath Shop carries Auburn Tigers signs, license plates, ribbon, mesh, football accents, tiger-themed supplies and other coordinating wreath-making materials for game day designs.