Kick Off Football Season With the Ultimate Party

Fall is in the air, and football season is back! It’s time for tailgating, weekends at the stadium, and week after week of Sunday night football. Whether you prefer to enjoy football season from the stands or your couch, we have the perfect party plan to kick off the season at home with your favorite fans.

First, pick the perfect date and time for your party. For example, you can host an epic get-together for the season's first game or pick a date before the season officially kicks off to build excitement for what’s ahead. Be considerate of your friends’ schedules, especially those with small children who may need to be in bed before the game ends.

Next, get your home ready with themed décor that creates a game-day atmosphere. A football-themed balloon garland makes a big statement at your front door or by a food table, and team pennants strung along the walls are always in season. This is also a great chance to pull out your favorite team memorabilia or flags and display them around your party space—just be sure to keep any fabrics and collectibles away from messy food and drinks! For even more team spirit, grab some streamers in your team’s colors and hang them from your ceiling.

The third and possibly most crucial step is food! Treat your guests to a sumptuous spread featuring classic football season favorites and finger foods. Fill plastic bowls with easy-to-grab snacks like pretzels, brownies, cookies, and assorted chips. Or layer up large trays with hot dogs, hamburgers, assorted toppings for subs, wings, veggies, and more! The key is accessibility, so guests can quickly grab what they need and return to the party.

And once the game starts, keep guests happy without moving from their seats by giving them individual popcorn boxes! These scalloped boxes are the perfect size and shape to hold onto while providing a theater-like experience for the big game.  

Of course, no football party is complete without a few football-themed activities. If you have a yard, set up a friendly scrimmage. If space is limited, you can stick to less active alternatives like a paper football championship, football bean bag toss, wing-eating competition, or a couple of rounds of Super Bowl Trivia.

It doesn’t have to be difficult to throw a party worthy of this exciting time of year! Just follow this guide, and get ready to do your touchdown dance!