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How to Ship Your Sports Equipment Ahead and Arrive Stress-Free

Ship&Play

  • Rates up to 60% cheaper
  • No hidden fees
  • Complimentary insurance
  • Additional insurance up to $10,000
  • On-time delivery guarantee & unique tracking ID
  • Services all 50 states & 180 countries

The Airlines

  • Rising baggage fees
  • Oversized & overweight bag fees
  • No complimentary insurance
  • Limited additional insurance
  • Potential for lost, stolen, or delayed baggage
  • Limited delivery services

Why would you want to pack and take sporting equipment on a plane?

Ship&Play Everyone Else
White-Glove Customer Service Exceptional customer service 7 days a week. na Deal with long hold times and lengthy calls.
Peace of Mind Complimentary insurance on every shipment. na Pay additional fees for coverage.
On-Time Guarantee Guaranteed on-time delivery. na Pay additional fees for upgrades.
Convenience Door-to-door delivery. Travel light and avoid lines. na Waste time at baggage claim.
Safer to Use No-contact pickups and deliveries. na Wait in long lines and crowds at the airport.

How Ship&Play Works

Skip the airport hassle and breeze through bag-check and baggage claim.

1. Book

Easily book online or over the phone. Simply tell us what you’re shipping, where it’s going, and when you need it to arrive. Already at your destination? You can ship your luggage home, too.

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2. Pack

Your welcome kit arrives with pre-printed labels ready to apply. Pack your bags just as you would for airline travel, attach your label, and you’re ready to go.

How to Pack

3. Ship

We’ll pick up your luggage from your home, office, hotel, or rental. Or, you can drop off your bags at a nearby partner location—whatever works best for you.

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4. Play

Enjoy flying (for a change) as you breeze by the baggage lines. Complimentary insurance, live tracking, and an on-time guarantee let you travel relaxed from the start.

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Sport Equipment Shipping Reviews

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FAQs About Flying With Sport Equipment on a Plane

How do I ship sports equipment?

Ship&Play will pick up your sports equipment directly from your home, business, resort, or hotel. All you have to do is pack your bags, attach your provided shipping label, and Ship&Play will ship your sports equipment so you can enjoy the journey to your destination.

Why should I ship sports equipment?

After hours on a cramped plane getting to your destination, we know the last thing you want to do is rush through crowds only to wait in line at baggage claim. Why put anything else between you and the vacation that you deserve? When you ship sports equipment, you can travel with the comfort of knowing that your golf clubs, bikes, skis, and snowboard are already at your destination. Ship&Play also includes an on-time delivery guarantee, complimentary insurance on every shipment, and access to real-time tracking 24/7.

What is the cheapest way to ship sports equipment?

Ship&Play offers the cheapest sports equipment shipping. Prices may increase based on how far your sports equipment will be traveling and the overall weight of your items.

Can I ship sports equipment internationally?

Yes! Ship&Play services 180 countries across the globe. If you have any questions about shipping sports equipment, please feel free to contact our team: (866) 923-7447.

Get started today, make your trip with Ship&Play easier than it’s ever been!

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Customer service

Our customer support team is at your service seven days a week, ready to tackle your questions and concerns. Whether you prefer old-school phone calls, lightning-fast text messages, easy live chats, or the ever-reliable email, we've got you covered.