Trophies are classic. Rings are iconic. But if you want to give a young athlete an award that makes their jaw hit the floor, hand them an iced-out MVP chain.
We're thrilled to introduce the MVP26 Stone Chains — our newest product line and the kind of award that changes the energy of an entire ceremony. These aren't subtle. They aren't understated. They're big, bold, stone-covered MVP pendants on chunky chains, and they're designed to make one thing crystal clear: this player was the best on the field.
What Are MVP26 Stone Chains?
The MVP26 Stone Chain is a pendant-style chain featuring oversized "MVP" lettering completely covered in colored stones. Each letter is filled with sparkling inset stones that catch light and pop with color, while the bold block lettering gives the pendant a heavyweight, premium feel. The pendant hangs from a thick chain that matches the overall finish — gold, silver, gunmetal, or white — depending on the colorway.
At $20.00 each, these chains deliver a level of visual impact that's hard to match at any price point. They look like something a rapper would wear in a music video, and that's exactly why young athletes are going to go crazy for them.
Eight Colorways to Match Any Team
The MVP26 lineup comes in eight color combinations, giving you plenty of options to match team colors or tournament branding:
- Gold/Green — Gold chain with green stone-filled lettering
- Gunmetal/Clear — Gunmetal chain with clear/crystal stone-filled lettering
- Silver/Red — Silver chain with red stone-filled lettering
- Silver/Blue — Silver chain with blue stone-filled lettering
- Gold/Pink — Gold chain with pink stone-filled lettering
- Gold/Blue — Gold chain with blue stone-filled lettering
- Gold/Clear — Gold chain with clear/crystal stone-filled lettering
- White/Silver/Clear — White/silver chain with clear stone-filled lettering
Whether your team rocks red and silver, blue and gold, or something in between, there's a colorway that fits. And with eight options in the lineup, tournament directors running multi-sport events can choose different colors for different divisions or age groups to keep things fresh.
Why Chains Hit Different as an MVP Award
Championship rings recognize teams. Trophies recognize programs. But an MVP chain? That's purely individual. It says one player stood above the rest, and it does it in the most visible way possible.
Here's why the chain format works so well for MVP recognition:
It's wearable — immediately. A player receives a chain and puts it on right then and there. No waiting to get home, no setting it on a shelf. They're wearing it in the team photo, wearing it to the post-game meal, wearing it on the ride home. That immediate wearability creates a moment that sticks.
It stands out from other awards. If your tournament already gives out championship rings to the winning team, an MVP chain creates clear separation. The ring says "your team won." The chain says "you were the one." Having both in your awards program gives you two distinct levels of recognition that complement each other perfectly.
It taps into what this generation loves. Chains are everywhere in youth culture — in music, in fashion, on social media. Giving a young athlete an iced-out MVP chain speaks their language in a way that a plaque or certificate simply can't. It's the kind of award they'll actually want to show off, and that enthusiasm is contagious for your program.
It photographs incredibly well. An oversized, stone-covered MVP pendant hanging around a player's neck in a championship photo is content gold. Players, parents, and team accounts will post it, share it, and tag your tournament. That kind of organic visibility is invaluable.
How to Use MVP26 Chains in Your Program
The MVP26 is versatile enough to work across a range of sports and recognition formats. Here are some of the best ways to put them to use.
Tournament MVP
The most natural fit. At the end of a tournament, the MVP of the championship game — or the overall tournament MVP — receives the chain. Present it on the field right after the final out, the last buzzer, or the winning goal. The visual of a player getting an iced-out chain draped over their neck in front of both teams is a moment that defines your event.
League MVP / Season Awards
For league programs, the MVP26 chain makes an incredible end-of-season award. Whether it's your league MVP, batting champion, top pitcher, or leading scorer, the chain elevates the recognition beyond a standard trophy. Hand it out at your end-of-season banquet and watch the room react.
All-Star Game MVP
If your league or organization hosts an all-star game, the MVP26 is the perfect award for the game's standout player. It matches the special, one-off nature of an all-star event and gives the recipient something truly unique.
Camp or Clinic Awards
Running a baseball camp, softball clinic, or skills academy? An MVP chain for the top performer or hardest worker adds a level of excitement that keeps kids talking about your camp long after it's over — and coming back next year.
Pair With Championship Rings and Player of the Game Coins
The MVP26 chain slots perfectly into a layered awards program:
- Player of the Game coins ($3) for per-game standout recognition throughout the season
- Championship rings ($15+) for the team that wins it all
- MVP26 Stone Chain ($20) for the individual who stood above everyone else
Each award serves a different purpose and hits at a different level. Together, they create a complete recognition system that keeps players motivated from the first game to the last.
Built for the Drip Generation
Let's be real — today's youth athletes care about how things look. They coordinate their cleats with their batting gloves. They pick bats based on colorway as much as performance. They want awards that match the energy they bring to the field.
The MVP26 Stone Chain was built for exactly this moment. The oversized lettering, the stone-covered face, the chunky chain — it's drip, plain and simple. And when a kid puts it on after being named MVP, they don't just feel recognized. They feel like a star.
That feeling matters more than most people realize. Recognition is one of the biggest drivers of youth sports participation and retention. When a young athlete receives an award that genuinely excites them — something they're proud to wear and show off — it reinforces their connection to the sport, the team, and the program. An MVP chain doesn't just reward past performance. It fuels future commitment.
Ordering MVP26 Stone Chains
All eight colorways are in stock and priced at $20.00 each. Ordering is straightforward — pick your color, select your quantity, and you're set. For tournament directors ordering in bulk or looking to customize for a specific event, reach out to our team to discuss options and pricing.
As always, plan ahead on timing. Having your MVP chains ready before the event means you can present them in the moment — and that on-field presentation is where the magic happens.
The Award They'll Never Take Off
Some awards end up on a shelf. Some end up in a drawer. The MVP26 Stone Chain ends up around a player's neck — and it stays there. It's the kind of award that gets worn to school the next Monday, shown to every friend and family member, and pulled out years later with a story attached.
If you want your MVP award to match the intensity of the player who earned it, this is it.
Shop all eight MVP26 Stone Chain colorways at bownetawards.com/collections/mvp26-stone-chains.