My picks for game day style, hosting essentials, and tailgate fun — everything you need to throw the ultimate football party.
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Hosting Essentials
Tailgate Essentials
Look Stylish For The Game
Tips
Hosting Essentials
Snacks hot, drinks cold, vibes high. These hosting essentials make throwing a watch party way easier (and way more fun).
I just think this stoneware is so cute, on theme, but elevated because they're not plastic. I'd resuse these every year.
Football Helmet Stoneware Snack Bowl
I think the key to any hosting kit is getting materials you can reuse, like this football cheeese board. Impress the other football fans with this cheese board.
Football Cheese Board
I found this really charming cluster bowl set that could be used year-round. I love the differnt sizes.
Cluster of Nine Serving Bowls
Because ambiance matters. A candle shaped like a football is the subtle flex you didn’t know you needed and the stadium carve out lids are really cool.
NFL Sculpture Candle
I just don't think throwing a party for the big game is realistic without a Lazy Susan. This one is a 7 piece set, to give you plenty of dip choices!
7-piece Lazy Susan Server Set
Loud enough for game commentary, fun enough for post-game karaoke. This is how you keep the vibes alive.
Karaoke Party Audio Speaker
Tailgate Essentials
Tailgate like a pro with gear that keeps food sizzling, music bumping, and the party going long before kickoff.
It’s a cooler and a table — the ultimate two-for-one tailgate hack. Cold drinks + a spot to eat = genius.
Cooler With Picnic Table
Shade when it’s hot, shelter when it rains. Every seasoned tailgater knows this is non-negotiable.
Slant Leg Canopy
This cup is hilarious, and great for your team, even if their record isn't great. Durable, reusable, and always part of the win column.
WE'VE NEVER LOST A TAILGATE CUPS
Cold bleachers? Long parking lot hangs? This blanket keeps the cozy energy strong.
Cozy Football Blanket
Turn your setup into the after-party. Bright, portable, and guaranteed to attract the fun crowd.
LED Link Light System™ for Pop-Up Canopy
Your tailgate isn’t fun until someone tops a bean bag in the perfect ‘thunk’ sound.
Cornhole Set
Stadium-approved but still stylish. These keep you in line with security and your outfit intact.
Clear Bags
Look Stylish For The Game
Skip the oversized jersey cliché — these outfit recs prove you can cheer and still look chic. Comfort + spirit = the ultimate winning combo.
Elevated game-day fits that look just as good off the field. Think sporty, but styled.
SOHO x Gameday Couture Looks
For when you want official gear that reps your team but doesn’t feel like a Halloween costume. Solid basics for every fan.
NFL Shop at Rally House
Touchdown tops, first down dresses, and more styles to score for every team!
Avara Game Day Edit
These earrings are a cute nod to the game without screaming ‘merch’
Bauble Bar Draft Pick Earring Set
Delicate enough for dinner, sporty enough for kickoff. These studs are low-key sparkle for football season.
Kendra Scott Football Studs
Show up in a cozy pullover with your number — not just the star QB’s. Personalized spirit never goes out of style.
CUSTOM NUMBER PATCH PULLOVERS
Tips
Sometimes the best game day ideas don’t come from a shopping cart, they come from clever hacks, viral videos, and tried-and-true hosting wisdom. In this section, I’ve pulled together my favorite guides with the tips that actually work. From tailgatin...
New to tailgating? Find out all you need to know in these tips.
Tips for tailgating? : r/NFLNoobs
Allison Kuch would know best on how to look stylish at the game. Follow her tips.
88 Best NFL GAME OUTFITS ideas
The queen of hosting has spoken! This is how you tailgate, Martha’s way.
Martha Stewart Epic Tailgating Hosting Tips
Easy-breezy snack recipes, a perfect party punch and decor ideas that couldn't be simpler.
How to Host a Football Party
It’s a great idea to have a few activities planned, just in case the game is a snooze or some of your guests aren't sports fans.
