Everything You Need to Throw a Super Bowl Party This Year
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As the grand finale of the NFL season, Super Bowl LVIII is right around the corner, promising an epic showdown between two football titans, the Chiefs and the 49ers. Whether you’re rooting for your favorite team or just there to stream the iconic commercials or halftime show, everyone looks forward to the food and fanfare of a Super Bowl party. And if you’re hosting a crowd, that means planning ahead of time to make sure there are enough supplies, like seating, snacks, and most importantly, a great view of the game on the big screen. (Might we suggest a projector for that?)
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Hosting can feel overwhelming, but there’s still time to order everything you need to avoid a last-minute party fumble. So if you’re looking for a Hail Mary to help you prep, we’ve got your play-by-play checklist to score big with guests this Super Bowl Sunday. Here’s everything you need to host a winning Super Bowl party.
How We Chose the Best Super Bowl Party Essentials
To help you find the best gear for hosting a Super Bowl party, we researched dozens of items and supplies with the best reviews on the market. Our staff and writer have personally tested and reviewed several of the items and brands on our list to bring you our top recommendations for a successful Super Bowl Sunday, below.
The Best Gear to Host a Super Bowl Party in 2024
From swag for showing team spirit to the easiest ways to serve ice-cold beverages, kick off Super Bowl Sunday with our top gear picks for any winning party.
Amazon eero Mesh WiFi Router
For uninterrupted Super Bowl coverage, you’ll want reliable WiFi for the game itself, as well as guests’ social media and fantasy sports during those especially exciting plays. The eero Mesh WiFi Router‘s system supports over 75 devices over 1,500 square feet for quick wireless all over your home. “The Amazon eero 6+ Mesh Wi-Fi Router has truly transformed my home network experience,” one Amazon reviewer wrote. “After years of frustration with constant router resets and unreliable connections, this router has been a game-changer. The eero 6+ offers remarkable network reliability, ensuring that my internet connection remains strong and consistent throughout my home. It handles a variety of devices simultaneously, from smartphones to smart home gadgets, without breaking a sweat.”
$139.99
DirecTV Stream
While there are many ways to watch the Super Bowl this year without cable, this subscription package to DirecTV Stream is almost always our editors’ choice for watching sports. Not only does a subscription to DirecTV Stream’s Choice package get you access to over 100 live channels (including ESPN, NFL Network, Fox, NBC, and CBS), but it also comes with a five-day free trial. After that, you only pay $83.99 a month for a two-month introductory period, then $108.99 a month.
Free Trial
Samsung Frame TV (65-inch)
This QLED Samsung Frame TV delivers sharp, 4K clarity for an immersive game-day experience for your guests to get into the action. Rolling Stone staffers who have the Frame hanging in their homes agree with several shoppers who love its crisp display and sleek design. It’s also available in up to 85 inches to accommodate large groups. Other users love its intuitive features like a built-in motion sensor that displays your favorite artwork when you walk into the room.
$1197.99 $1499.99 20% off
Anker Nebula Capsule Projector
If you’re entertaining a large group, play it on the “big screen” with Anker’s Nebula Capsule, a portable projector that’s smaller than a soda can. This compact projector casts up to a 100-inch picture witha bright display. The Nebula comes with an app for remote control, is WiFi enabled, and has an HDMI port and a micro USB port for connecting external devices. When using the built-in speakers, “the sound quality is great–as good as my other Bluetooth speakers,” said one reviewer. Another reviewer says it’s “awesome for movies outdoors.”
You can screen-mirror and stream content to the Capsule via Airplay or Bluetooth with some apps, but you’ll need an HDMI adapter to connect your device if playing the Super Bowl from other certain streaming apps. Though the projector adjusts to most angles nicely, you can also get a Nebula Capsule-compatible tripod. And while you’re at it, you can also secure a proper projector screen before checkout for a clean display.
Sonos Soundbar Beam and Premium Immersive Set
The Super Bowl Halftime Show alone is reason enough for equipping your setup with great sound. A favorite of Rolling Stone staffers, Sonos’ speaker system will make it feel like you’re practically there on the sidelines. Buy the Sonos Soundbar Beam solo or spring for full surround sound with the Sonos Premium Immersive Set. It includes the Soundbar Beam, Subwoofer, and two smart speakers in your choice of white or black. Each piece of the set operates on WiFi and can be used individually to stream audio, so any or all speakers can be used with your streaming device (TV, phone, or tablet) and any WiFi-enabled projector.
$1356 $1426 5% off
Super Bowl Party Supplies Kit
Save on dishes and set the mood for your football festivities with this Super Bowl Party Supplies Kit. Complete with enough game-themed plates, cups, plastic utensils, and (our favorite) penalty flag napkins to serve 24 guests, the pack’s bonus decorations and tablecloth set the scene for socializing and watching the game. Some Amazon shoppers love the “value and great variety” of the pack, which provides “everything you need for a tailgate party,” said one review. For extra game-day serving ware and decor, check out Amazon’s party supply landing page for party games, extra plates, tabletop decor, cupcake stands, cocktail picks, and so much more.
$29.99 $45.99 35% off
Sunvivi 1.5 Quart Triple Slow Cooker Buffet Server
One of the best menu items of a Super Bowl Party is the dips — yeah, we said it. This ingenious Sunvivi Triple Slow Cooker can cook and warm three separate dips or appetizers. Each 1.5-quart mini crock has its own compartment and knob to regulate and maintain the ideal temperature for dip, wings, little smokies, and hot dogs. This compact unit sits cleanly along your snack buffet with cool touch lids that flip up when someone needs seconds. It even comes with handy serving spoons.
$79.99 $159.99 50% off
Skullcandy Stomp Bluetooth Party Speaker
Before kickoff, greet your guest with fun music from the Skullcandy Stomp Bluetooth Party Speaker, a full frequency wireless speaker that goes for $139.99 at skullcandy.com. Just connect your smartphone to the speaker and play your favorite music as a warm-up to the Big Game. With up to 12 hours of battery life per charge, it even syncs to the beat of the music with its LED light bar and strobe lights.
$139.99
Frigidaire Countertop Ice Maker
Save on trips to the corner mart with this Frigidaire Countertop Ice Maker, which keeps a steady supply of ice on hand for guest drinks without missing a game moment. Available in four stainless steel hues, this sleek countertop machine makes ice in as little as seven minutes, producing up to 26 pounds of cubes a day. The machine is quick and efficient, according to one reviewer, with an easy-to-control LED touch screen and high-quality scoop that makes serving easy.
$88.00 $159.99 45% off
Yeti Tundra 65 Cooler
Not only does this Yeti Tundra Cooler keep drinks ice cold, it also preserves ice better than most thanks to its three inches of pressure-injected insulation and tight-sealing lid. Its large 65-quart capacity can hold up to 52 pounds of ice and 42 cans of beer for your thirsty crew. Popular with outdoor adventurers, the Tundra’s built tough with virtually indestructible materials (it’s freakin’ bear-proof, y’all), so it’s sure to withstand some game-day excitement. Plus, it comes in vibrant and earthy shades that are sure to match your team’s colors. Another perk? It doubles as additional seating, that is if you don’t mind getting up a lot.
$375.00
Z Grills ZPG-7002B Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker
Fire up the grill on Super Bowl Sunday with this top-rated grill and smoker. It features a large surface and a wide temperature range. It also features a “set-it-and-forget-it” automatic electric pellet feed that reviewers say produces “delicious ribs, burgers, chicken, everything!” Some even consider it a Traeger dupe that “heats up faster and maintains temperature better,” according to one reviewer. It comes with a grill cover for when the party wraps, and ships fast with free, two-day shipping through Amazon Prime. You can even opt for pellets included to save you an extra trip.
$498.24
Mad Hungry: Game Day Food Cookbook
Some guests look forward to the menu at a Super Bowl just as much as the game itself! Plan your spread with the help of this Amazon editor-recommended cookbook by James Beard Award-nominated cookbook author, Lucinda Scala Quinn. From snacks and sides to main courses and cocktails, Game Day Food will help you serve up the best tailgate-style grub to keep your hungry crowd happy and energized throughout the day.
$12.95
Omaha Steaks Package
If you don’t have time to shop for your menu, let Omaha Steaks take the task off your plate with a customized party package. Choose from premade appetizers (from $15.99+) like wings, mini lobster grilled cheeses, franks in a blanket, and coconut shrimp; mains (from $19.99) like grill-ready steaks and burgers and franks; and even desserts (from $14.99+) to satisfy your crew. Packages ship fast, straight to your home, and include easy-to-follow preparation directions so your party goes off without a hitch.
Prices Vary
Flash Furniture Folding Chairs
In between nervous pacing and high-five moments, ensure everyone has a place to sit with lightweight folding chairs. Safe to hold up to 650 pounds, these portable folding chairs are “light, hold up well, and fit into the smallest spaces” when you’re done watching the game, according to reviewers. Get up to 10 chairs in your choice of seven colors. Bonus: Need some extra table space for your snacks to sit, too? We’ve got you: check out Super Deal’s Portable Folding Table
$78.70 $158.00 50% off
iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum
Make it easy on yourself after hosting and let this bestselling robo vac with over 20,000 reviews do the work. A powerful tool for picking up post-game crushed potato chips and crumbs, users love how well it “transitions between the hard floor and carpet” to get under the coffee tables and furniture. According to another shopper, its “battery lasts a long time and it is much more efficient” than others they’ve owned.
$209.72 $274.99 24% off
Chiefs + 49ers Merch
Whether you’re a Chiefs or 49ers fan, show some team spirit with a high-quality T-shirt, jersey, or other swag from Amazon — like this Travis Kelce jersey, above. (Fanatics also has a variety of NFL merch and offers two-day express shipping when you’re down to the wire.)
$44.99
Super Bowl Party Hosting Checklist
Hosting can feel overwhelming, but we’ve got your playbook for a winning Super Bowl Sunday party. In addition with the above gear, here are a few other things to consider for throwing a bash for the big game:
How to Watch the Super Bowl: Super Bowl LVIII is set on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. EST, and airs live on CBS. If you don’t have cable TV, you can watch the game from your phone or smart TV (you’ll need a reliable WiFi router) via Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV (includes free trial and CBS), or DirecTV Stream (includes free trial, plus their Choice package includes CBS). Alternatively, you can also sign in with your cable TV provider on CBS.com or the CBS Sports app.
Coolers & Drink Buckets: Keep cold ones, er, cold with a quality cooler, ice chest, and drink buckets for the coffee table and buffet (this doubles as pub-like decor). Make fans of thirsty friends and roll out a bar cart for bottle openers, napkins, game-day cocktails and mocktails, and a place for empties.
Serving Dishes & Utensils: Whether you’re making chili, wings, brats, or sliders, cut down on dishes (and potentially broken ones) with sturdy disposable and compostable plates and utensils. Don’t forget the napkins and wet naps for those wings.
Cleaning Supplies: After the party’s over, do damage control on potato chip crumbs and spills with trusty cleaning supplies to get your place back in order. Have items like a vacuum with upholstery attachments, cleaning wipes, paper towels, microfiber cloths, and a broom and dustpan for unexpected messes.
Super Bowl Swag: Set the mood for game day excitement with festive football decor from Amazon’s party supply landing page. Go team-specific or for a general football theme that can be recycled throughout the season. Dress the part and show your team spirit with a game day outfit sporting your side’s colors or favorite player’s jersey.
Editor’s Note: Reviews have been edited for length and clarity.
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