Chair Mats · 6 min read · October 13, 2026

Custom Printed Gaming Chair Mats for Esports Teams, Brands and Retailers

A custom printed gaming chair mat is one of the largest pieces of merchandise a gaming brand can put in a fan's room. Here's how teams, brands and retailers choose the size, design and quality level, and what to plan before ordering.

Comparison of economy and premium gaming chair mats with PVC chair mats for carpet and hard floors

Most gaming merchandise is small: a mouse pad, a lanyard, a keychain. A custom printed gaming chair mat is different. A round printed chair mat 120cm or 150cm across sits under the chair in a fan's room, shows up in every stream and photo of the setup, and stays there for years.

That makes the custom chair mat a strong product for esports teams, gaming brands, streamers and retailers. This guide covers the decisions that make a printed gaming chair mat sell: size, quality level, artwork and logistics.

The short answer

A custom printed gaming chair mat has a full-colour printed polyester face on a non-slip rubber base. Choose a round size of 100, 120 or 150cm (or a rectangle), choose an economy or premium construction based on your price point, design the artwork for a round format with the chair in the middle, and confirm the layout on a proof.

Who buys custom printed gaming chair mats

Custom printed gaming chair mats suit four kinds of buyer. Esports teams and clubs sell chair mats as fan merchandise alongside jerseys. Gaming brands and peripheral makers use chair mats as bundle items or premium giveaways. Streamers and creators sell chair mats with their own artwork in merch stores. Retailers and online shops stock printed gaming chair mats as part of a gaming furniture range.

Esports lounges and gaming venues also order printed chair mats for their own floors, where the mat protects the floor and carries the venue's branding.

Size and shape

Round printed gaming chair mats come in 100cm, 120cm and 150cm diameters. A 100cm mat is the compact option, and a 150cm mat covers the largest area and gives the artwork the most space. Rectangular printed chair mats are also available.

For a merchandise range, one or two sizes are enough. A practical approach is to start with one main size, such as 120cm, and add 150cm as a premium option. Custom shapes are possible too; custom-cut shapes have a minimum order of 200 pieces.

Economy or premium: choose the quality level first

Printed gaming chair mats come in two quality levels. An economy chair mat uses thinner material and costs less, but it wears faster and isn't the right choice for long-term daily use. A premium chair mat uses higher-quality materials for better durability and comfort, at a higher price.

Choose the quality level by how the chair mat will be sold. A giveaway at an event can use the economy level. A chair mat sold at full price in a merch store, with your logo on it, should use the premium level, because a mat that wears out in months reflects on your brand. Our comparison of office vs gaming chair mats explains the construction differences in more detail.

Designing artwork for a round chair mat

Round chair mat artwork works differently from a rectangular poster. Four points help:

  • Expect the chair base to cover the centre. Put the main logo slightly off-centre or around the ring, not only in the middle.
  • Use the edge. Circular patterns, team colours and rings around the border stay visible even with the chair in place.
  • Keep text large and away from the very edge, where the chair castors roll most.
  • Send high-resolution or vector artwork with Pantone references; the printed polyester face reproduces full-colour artwork, photos and logos.

The layout is confirmed on a free digital proof before production, so you see how the design sits on the round shape.

Floors and use

Printed gaming chair mats are made for a gaming or streaming setup, most often on a hard floor. The polyester face gives a quieter, softer roll than a clear PVC mat, and the rubber base keeps the mat in place. For desks on carpet, a clear PVC chair mat with a gripping underside is usually the better choice; our guide to chair mats for carpet vs hard floors covers that decision.

Packaging and delivery

Chair mats ship rolled. A rolled chair mat flattens at room temperature within 24 to 48 hours, and it helps to say so on the packaging or product page so customers don't think the mat is faulty. Stock items typically ship in 7–15 days and custom orders in 20–30 days, so plan merch drops and tournament launches around those lead times.

How to order

Send your artwork, the size and shape, quantity and quality level, and tell us whether the chair mats are for sale, giveaways or a venue. See the printed gaming chair mat, the full chair mat range, or send us your merch plan.

FAQ

What sizes do custom printed gaming chair mats come in? Round chair mats come in 100cm, 120cm and 150cm diameters, and rectangular chair mats are also available.

What is a printed gaming chair mat made of? A full-colour printed polyester face bonded to a non-slip rubber base.

Can we print our team logo on a chair mat? Yes. Logos, photos and full-colour artwork can be printed, and the layout is confirmed on a free digital proof.

Why does a new chair mat arrive curled? Chair mats ship rolled. A rolled chair mat flattens at room temperature within 24 to 48 hours.

This article is general industry guidance. For advice on a specific project, contact our team.

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