Host The Ultimate Super Bowl Viewing Party With These 15 Essentials
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Millions of people will be tuned into the same channel this Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers face off at the Las Vegas Allegiant Stadium for the Super Bowl. And whether you’re watching in hopes of catching a flicker of Travis Kelce’s inner Yeti or you’re just in it for the Taylor Swift fashion moment, you need to be ready. Ready with an epic snack stadium, sports-centric friendship bracelets, color-coded coolers — the Super Bowl party is a vibe and a bowl of chips is simply not going to cut it sweeties!
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Here is our list of the absolute must-haves for your Super Bowl celebration from the simple (an obvious football field tablecloth, hello) to the advanced (Football Era garland). And do not sleep on the traditional either from the wall-mounted beer pong table and alcohol to the “Taylor’s Version” NFL sweatshirt the time to get invested in sports and sporting-related snacks is now. Order now before the big weekend.
Snack Stadium
The best part of any Super Bowl watch party is the snacks, and if you’re not housing your cheesy dips and hummus spreads in a vessel WORTHY of the Olympic skills being presented to you on the field, then why even bother? Go snack stadium or go home. This stunning party tray measures 15.7 x 13.8 inches and will house just about anything you desire.
Go Taylor’s Boyfriend T-Shirt
Have you watched every single angle of Kelce and Swift reconnecting after her Buenos Aires concert like The Zapruder film? Did you try and lip-read after the Chief’s victory over the Ravens when Swift took the field to congratulate her man? Show your love.
Giant Friendship Bracelet Banner
If you’re going to throw a Swift Bowl, commit. Get into your football era with a massive friendship bracelet banner to support your favorite Swift boyfriend. Grab this customizable garland (so you can bring it out for any other holiday of your choosing). Size ranges from 45 to 46 inches and $22 to $27 bucks depending on length. There are several different kinds of friendship bracelet garlands available on etsy if this one isn’t to your liking, they’re all pretty cute. And nothing says football like cute friendship bracelets. If you need a backdrop, we highly recommend this stunning bright tinsel number.
Chief’s Red Heart-Shaped Sunnies
It’s one part “22” Swift music video, one part heart-shaped shades from the “You Need to Calm Down” video and all Chiefs red. Celebrate the Kansas City crew in Taylor style (and have some appropriate shades for Valentine’s day with this pack of heart-shaped glasses.
Wall Pong
You don’t have to live in a frat house to play drinking games. Nate Barr brings sophistication to the red solo cup with this innovative wall-mounted version, which saves space by taking away the need for a clunky fold-out table. Fill up each cup with your favorite beer or non-alcoholic fizzy — first to get four dunks wins!
Stadium Chip Variety Packs
Stadium chips are a must for a satisfying viewing experience — and you’ll need enough to go around. Walmart has dozens of variety pack options from tried-and-true snack brands, from Cheetos and Doritos to Funyuns and Tostitos. But you might want to celebrate Lay’s which returns to the Super Bowl screen this weekend with a Seth Rogen-helmed ad set to debut during the Big Game.
ClokoWe Mini Bluetooth Projector
When it comes to sports, the bigger the screen the better. If you (understandably) don’t want to invest in a whole T.V set just for the game, you can always go for this affordable and portable projector as a way to access wall-to-wall action big enough for everyone in the room to watch. Pair the best-selling projector with this white screen (currently 40% off) to enhance the image.
Betting Scoreboard Chart
If your crew is placing bets, this scoreboard is a must. Hang it up as decor and fill it out as the game progresses.
Goldbelly Food and Snack Delivery
Goldbelly has you set for every course of your Game Day feast this year. Meat-heavy entrees include wings platters, ribs and brisket pates, classic philly cheesesteaks and pigs in a blanket. Delicious vegetarian options include Guy Fieri’s BBQ Trash Can Nachos, Queso Fundido and dozens of pizza options. Here, check out more Super Bowl eats to get delivered.
Inflatable Touchdown Cooler
A festive inflatable cooler is the easiest way to get into the spirit without spending tons of money. This football-themed cooler, measuring 24 x 24 inches, is big enough to fit drinks for a large group. Just dump the ice and fill it up with your go-to drinks.
Igloo Legacy 54 Qt Cooler
You can’t go wrong with a classic Igloo cooler, especially ahead of the warmer months that will have you hosting more outdoor gatherings. At 54 qts, it’s big enough to house enough beverages for a large group, all packed into a sleek vintage case. Plus, you can pick from a wide range of colors, from this Chiefs Yellow to the 49ers red.
Traeger Grill
Traeger is known for its wide assortment of pellet grills made to cook a lot of meat at the same time, at a precise, even temperature. They’re preferred over charcoal grills because they require far less prep time — just plug it in and the pellets move from the hopper to the fire pot, where they’re heated
Game Day Football Tablecloth
Table cloths are the easiest way to fill up any room with festive spirit. Pair this football-themed covering with Chiefs balloons and these best-selling Super Bowl cups to have the most impressive set-up you’ve ever had.
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