It seems that COVID-19 canceled most events in 2020. Thankfully, football season is still going strong. It’s time to support your favorite team and host a small game day gathering. Make your game day get-together something to remember with our list of game day party essentials below.
It’s Not Game Day Without Food and Drinks
Nothing beats watching the game with brats and your favorite beer. You may have a staple recipe that you always serve at your game day parties, but don’t be afraid to try new recipes too. People love snacks and finger foods at game day parties, but you might need a little creativity serving food during a pandemic. Just remember to keep things simple and use individual skewers if needed.
Team Décor
Remember, people are coming to your home; you should make your home feel like they’re at the stadium. Get a scoreboard, team memorabilia, flags, and anything else to decorate your space for game day. The best part about making your home feel like you’re at the game is that you don’t feel like you’re missing out by not actually being there.
An Awesome Entertainment Center
Your party won’t be very memorable if you can’t even watch the big game. You should make sure you have all the home theater essentials, to have a great viewing experience every single time. Pro tip: nowadays, many people stream sports instead of depending on their cable or satellite TV provider. Make sure your internet connection is solid if you’re streaming.
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s to not take anything for granted. We don’t know when we’ll be able to go back to the stadium to support our favorite teams, but that doesn’t mean we can’t support them from home. Parties are a great way to bring a sense of normalcy into our lives and spend time with people we love. If you get the essentials for a game day party, all your sports parties going forward will be memorable.