Why are Queens Park Rangers called the Hoops?
Queens Park Rangers' 'Hoops' nickname comes from their blue-and-white hooped shirts — a striking look that defined a West London club.
Hoops That Defined a Club
Queens Park Rangers are known as the Hoops, and at Metaverse Football Club we find it a nickname as visual as they come. The name derives from the club's blue-and-white hooped shirts, adopted in the 1930s and worn as the defining home kit ever since.
Founded in 1882, QPR played in various colours before settling on the hoops. The distinctive stripes became so tied to the club that "the Hoops" needed no further explanation. Fans also chant "Super Hoops" on the terraces.
A West London Identity
The Hoops represent QPR's proud West London roots — a club with a loyal community following. At Metaverse Football Club, we appreciate how a kit pattern can become a club's whole identity.
From Loftus Road to the Championship, the Hoops stand out — a story Metaverse Football Club is proud to share.
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