What are the legal ramifications for using sports logos on a commercial website?

Question

If I wanted to make a free sports website with ads. Do I have to get the same license as if I were selling clothing?

Answer 1

In order to put copyrighted images on your website, you are going to need written consent from the team whos logo you would like to use.  Just go to the official website of the sports team you are interested in and send them an email requesting the use of their logo on your website.  Make sure to provide the url and where you would like to put the logo.  

If you agreed to link back to the sports team's website, you may get lucky and they will agree to let you use the image.

Just don't use the image without requesting permission.  This is considered copyright infringement and they will persue legal action.

Answer 2

Yes, you do.  Those logos are owned by the team and if you use them without permission, you can be in serious legal trouble.  Don't do it.  If you're creating a fee website, you could always ask if you can use their logos without a charge.