How Much Does a Sports Clips Haircut Cost?

Updated on August 5, 2026 | Written by Alec Pow
This article was researched using 3 sources. See our methodology and corrections policy.

A standard Sport Clips Varsity Haircut generally costs $25 to $30 in 2026. Upgrading to the signature MVP Haircut Experience usually adds $3 to $7, bringing the typical total to approximately $28 to $37 before tax and tip.

Junior and senior haircuts commonly cost around $19 to $25, while beard detailing, shampoo services, longer or more technical cuts, and upgraded MVP treatments can raise the visit to $35 to $50+.

Sport Clips locations are independently owned franchises, so each salon sets its own prices, age limits, discounts, and available services. The official company FAQ recommends checking the selected location for its exact menu.

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• A Varsity Haircut generally costs $25 to $30 (at $30 per hour, earning that amount would take about 0.8 to 1 hours of work, before taxes).
• The MVP Haircut Experience usually adds $3 to $7.
• An MVP visit commonly totals $28 to $37.
• Junior and senior cuts often cost $19 to $25.
• A beard trim or detailing service may add $5 to $15+.
• Online Check In is free, but it is not a guaranteed appointment.
• Tax, an optional tip, and hair products are separate costs.

How Much Does a Sport Clips Haircut Cost?

Sport Clips service	Typical 2026 price	What to know
Varsity Haircut	$25 to $30 (about 0.8 to 1 hours of work at $30 per hour)	Standard precision haircut
MVP Haircut Experience	$28 to $37	Usually $3 to $7 above Varsity
Ultimate MVP	$33 to $45+	Repeats relaxation portions of MVP
Junior Varsity	$19 to $25	Age limit varies by salon
Senior Varsity	$19 to $25	Qualifying age varies
Buzz cut	$20 to $28	May be priced below or equal to Varsity
Beard detailing	$5 to $15+	Availability varies
Hair products	$15 to $35+	Optional retail purchase

The official Sport Clips FAQ says a standard Varsity Haircut typically falls between $25 and $30. It also says the MVP Haircut Experience generally costs another $3 to $7.

A current Sport Clips location in Jacksonville, Florida, for example, advertises a $27 Varsity Haircut. Other salons may charge below or above that amount based on local operating costs, promotions, and franchise pricing.

What Is Included in a Varsity Haircut?

The Varsity Haircut is the basic Sport Clips service. It includes a consultation, precision haircut, and styling by a stylist trained in men’s and boys’ hair.

A standard Varsity service does not necessarily include the shampoo, hot towel, or neck-and-shoulder treatment associated with the MVP experience. The old article incorrectly described those features as part of the basic $19 (about 38 minutes at $30 per hour) haircut.

The time required depends on hair length, texture, requested style, previous cut, and stylist availability. A straightforward clipper cut might take 15 to 25 minutes, while a fade, scissor-heavy style, or major change may take longer.

The MVP Haircut Experience

The MVP Haircut Experience is the chain’s signature upgrade. It combines the precision haircut with a hot steamed towel, massaging shampoo, and neck-and-shoulder treatment.

Sport Clips describes the current MVP components as:

• A consultation, haircut, and style
• A hot steamed towel placed on the face
• A massaging shampoo and conditioning treatment
• A neck-and-shoulder treatment where permitted

The MVP upgrade normally costs $3 to $7 above the local Varsity price. At a salon charging $27 for the haircut and $5 for the upgrade, the MVP total would be:

$27 + $5 = $32

The treatment is designed as a brief relaxation service, not a medical scalp treatment or therapeutic massage.

Ultimate MVP Cost

Sport Clips also promotes the Ultimate MVP Haircut Experience. This option generally repeats the hot towel, shampoo and conditioning treatment, and neck-and-shoulder portion of the standard MVP.

Local naming and pricing can vary. Some older price lists use terms such as Double MVP or Triple MVP, while the current national site emphasizes the Ultimate MVP. A typical Ultimate MVP may cost approximately $33 to $45+.

Ask whether the displayed price includes the haircut or represents an upgrade charge. A sign that says “Ultimate MVP +$10” means the amount is added to the local Varsity price.

Junior and Senior Haircut Prices

Many Sport Clips locations offer Junior Varsity and Senior Varsity prices. A reasonable current planning range is $19 to $25.

The qualifying ages are not identical nationwide. One franchise may define a junior as age 12 or younger, while another may use a different cutoff. Senior eligibility may begin at age 55, 60, or another locally selected age.

Discounted Varsity pricing does not always mean the full MVP is discounted by the same amount. Confirm both the haircut price and the cost of any upgrade.

Beard Trims and Other Add-Ons

Sport Clips locations commonly offer beard detailing, neck trims, shampoo services, and retail styling products. Not every salon provides the same menu.

A basic beard cleanup may cost approximately $5 to $15+. Detailed shaping, substantial length reduction, or services performed with specialized tools may cost more.

The old article listed universal prices for hair color, shaves, scalp treatments, and shampoo. Sport Clips does not publish those as one chainwide national menu, so they should not be assumed to be available at every salon.

Sport Clips primarily specializes in haircuts rather than full traditional barbershop services. Ask the selected location whether it offers straight-razor work, color, designs, or specialized scalp services before checking in.

Three Realistic Visit Totals

Basic Varsity visit. The local Varsity Haircut costs $27. An optional 20% tip adds $5.40, producing a total of $32.40 before any applicable tax.

MVP visit. The Varsity price is $27, and the MVP upgrade costs $5. The service subtotal is $32. An optional 20% tip adds $6.40, bringing the visit to $38.40.

Haircut, beard detail, and product. A Varsity Haircut costs $29, beard detailing costs $10, and styling product costs $24. A 20% tip on the two services adds $7.80.

$29 + $10 + $24 + $7.80 = $70.80

These are ThePricer calculations rather than fixed Sport Clips packages. Product purchases are generally not included when calculating the stylist’s service tip.

How Much Should You Tip?

Tipping is optional, but many U.S. customers leave approximately 15% to 25% of the service subtotal. A fixed dollar amount is also acceptable.

For a $27 haircut:

• 15% tip: $4.05
• 20% tip: $5.40
• 25% tip: $6.75

For a $34 MVP service, a 20% tip is $6.80, producing a visit total of $40.80.

A payment terminal may display suggested amounts, but the customer can select a custom tip. Tips are normally based on services rather than the price of shampoo, pomade, or other retail products.

Online Check In Is Not an Appointment

Sport Clips does not generally use traditional scheduled haircut appointments. Its free Online Check In system allows a customer to enter the queue before arriving.

The official location pages state that walk-ins are welcome and encourage customers to use Online Check In to view estimated waits and get in line.

The estimated arrival time is not a guaranteed service time. A stylist may become unavailable, another service may take longer than expected, or a customer ahead in the queue may request additional work.

Online Check In does not add a booking fee. Customers can use the Sport Clips website or mobile app and may request a preferred stylist when that person is working.

Discounts and Promotional Pricing

Discounts are set partly at the franchise level. Junior, senior, veteran, first-responder, student, teacher, and local-employer pricing may be available at participating salons but should not be described as universal.

Sport Clips stated in a 2026 company announcement that it offers veterans preferential haircut pricing. The exact discount is not published as one national dollar amount and can vary by salon.

The company also participates in an annual Veterans Day program through its Help A Hero campaign. Participating locations have historically offered free Veterans Day haircuts to veterans and active-duty service members, subject to each year’s terms.

Other promotions may offer a discounted MVP upgrade, first-visit offer, coupon, or limited-time price. Confirm the expiration date, participating location, and excluded services.

Rewards, Memberships, and Packages

The old article described a six-month membership with three haircuts per month, a student MVP plan, a Triple Play package, and a universal rewards discount. These offers are not part of the current national menu and should not be treated as chainwide programs.

Individual franchises may sell prepaid cards, bundles, local passes, or promotional packages. Some salons also use customer accounts for offers and visit history. Terms can differ by location.

Before buying a prepaid package, ask:

• Which salons accept it
• Whether it expires
• Which service it covers
• Whether MVP upgrades cost extra
• Whether it is transferable or refundable

The Annual Cost

A person getting a $28 Varsity Haircut every four weeks needs approximately 13 visits per year:

13 × $28 = $364 annually before tips

Adding a 20% tip to each visit gives:

$364 × 20% = $72.80 in tips

Total annual haircut spending: $436.80

Someone visiting every two weeks would need roughly 26 haircuts. At the same service and tip:

26 × $33.60 = $873.60 annually

Extending the time between cuts produces a much larger annual saving than finding a one-time coupon worth only a few dollars.

Can Sport Clips Do Fades?

Sport Clips stylists are trained in men’s and boys’ haircuts and commonly perform low, mid, high, skin, drop, and taper fades. The result depends on the stylist’s experience, the client’s hair, and the reference style.

Bring clear photos showing the front, sides, and back. Explain the desired guard length, transition height, neckline, sideburns, and amount left on top.

Sport Clips can also cut medium and longer hair, although someone seeking a complex transformation, extensive layering, color correction, or chemical service should confirm that the selected stylist offers it.

Sport Clips vs Other Chains

Sport Clips generally costs more than the lowest promotional prices at basic walk-in chains, but the MVP option includes a hot towel, massaging shampoo, and neck-and-shoulder treatment.

Compare its current prices with the cost of a Lady Jane’s haircut and current Great Clips prices.

Hair replacement and restoration services serve a very different need and budget. Our guide explains the cost of HairClub for men.

What We Verified

We used Sport Clips’ current official FAQ for the national planning range of $25 to $30 for a Varsity Haircut and another $3 to $7 for the MVP experience.

Official service and location pages were used to verify the MVP components, walk-in model, Online Check In, and franchise-level pricing. Current company materials were used for veteran-related offers.

The outdated $19 base price, $24 MVP total, universal appointment booking, unsupported membership plans, fixed occupational discounts, universal reward savings, and obsolete add-on menu were removed.

Answers to Common Questions

Does Sport Clips take appointments?

Sport Clips generally accepts walk-ins rather than scheduled appointments. Online Check In allows customers to enter the queue before arriving.

Does Online Check In cost extra?

No. Online Check In is free, but the displayed time is an estimate rather than a guaranteed appointment.

Does Sport Clips cut children’s hair?

Yes. Many locations offer Junior Varsity pricing, but the age limit and price vary.

Does Sport Clips have a senior discount?

Many locations offer Senior Varsity pricing. The qualifying age and discount are set locally.

Does Sport Clips offer a military discount?

Veteran or military pricing is available at participating locations, but the amount is not one universal national discount.

Can Sport Clips do a fade?

Yes. Fades, tapers, clipper cuts, and other men’s styles are common Sport Clips services.