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The National Football League opens up in early September, and that has gridiron gurus kicking off their campaign to host the best football parties. You’ll need to pick which date around a game of your favorite team, select your lucky invitees, and then decide what you’ll need to make the party a blast.
And with the latter, that’s where we come in and help you answer what NFL party amenities should make the list this year? From a portable projector to a beverage team, read on for ideas that should be in your playbook.
NFL Plastic Snack Helmet ($59.95; hsn.com)
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Do away with the traditional plastic or metal bowls and serve your chips, pretzels and popcorn in an officially licensed NFL plastic snack helmet. And yes, you get to pick your favorite team for the design.
Kodak FLIK X7 Home Projector ($89.99; amazon.com)
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Expand your party’s gameday video experience with a Kodak FLIK X7 Home Projector and give yourself an edge over a party host who’s opting to show the game on a flat screen television.
After all a big game deserves a big screen, and that’s exactly what you get with this up-to 150-inch video projection experience. It’s also fully compatible with widely-used smartphones, tablets and laptop computers, which makes setting up a source for the stream easy.
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You don’t have to wait until the Super Bowl to break out a game day “squares” pool. No matter if you wager $1 or offer prizes for free, a printable football squares pool is a great way to get all of your guests locked into the action on the field.
And 100 Directions will walk you through the easy-peasy process of creating your own printable pool.
NFL Party Supply Pack (starting at $24.99; amazon.com)
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Save money and still hit the gridiron vibe with an NFL party supply pack that includes 24 disposable 16-ounce paper cups, 24 nine-inch paper touchdown plates, 24 penalty flag napkins, 24 regular square dinner napkins, and one football-themed rectangular plastic tablecloth measuring 53-by-108-inches.
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It’s easy to take a regular mason jar, or even a regular household beer mug, and turn them into gameday ready football themed containers that are ideal for chilled sodas, lemonade, beer, and cocktails.
Kick some glasses and update your jars and mugs at The Country Chic Cottage. In need of some Mason Jars? Amazon has packages from Ball.
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Have your NFL party guests know the down and distance for their next beverage with these football-themed coasters. These will not only eliminate cup rings, they come in fine football form with green field color backing and play diagrams on the gridiron-themed coasters. You can get 24 of these four-inch-by-four-inch coasters on Amazon for $9.99.
George Foreman Electric Grill ($124.99; amazon.com)
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This durable, no-propane George Foreman grill serves up to 15 guests easily, and can also be easily moved from the living room to the patio, guaranteeing good, hot food for your NFL party guests no matter what Mother Nature has to say about it .
The grill features nonstick coating, is easy to clean, and removes the need for butter and oil that can accidentally splatter. The grill’s adjustable temperature probe enables you to choose from five heat settings to get the best results on any kind of game day burgers, dogs, steaks, and chicken, among other grilling favorites.
Bonaok Wireless Karaoke Microphone ($23.99, originally $49.99; amazon.com)
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Host your own half-time karaoke show. Channel your inner Hank Williams, Jr. with a Bonaok Wireless karaoke microphone. Besides a wireless microphone, this can be used as a portable Bluetooth speaker, mp3 player, and recorder. So it’s really a 4-in-1 gadget.
The device’s 48 colorful LED lights will flicker with the rhythm of the music and this paired with the high volume can give your NFL party the half-time show vibe needed to keep the party going all night.
Daisy Lane Drink Sleeve 2-Pack ($14.95; amazon.com)
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Line up with some beer/drink holder sleeves. These thick neoprene football beer holders, guaranteed to chill, come from Daisy Lane, which specializes in gift ideas for sports-themed gatherings.
You can pick out your own team colors and easily slip them on a can or a bottle in the living room, on the patio, or even as a “roadie” companion as you head down the block to the next football bash.
Oggi Square Party Beverage Tub ($27.37; amazon.com)
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Keep things cool with a party beverage tub. Any NFL party needs a large container for cold beverages and the Oggi Big Square Party Beverage Tub fits the bill, Buffalo or otherwise.
The clear shatter-proof container is designed for indoor and outdoor use, and features easy-to-carry handles that make it simple to move your game day party next door or out on the patio.
Paragon Hot Dog Steamer ($328.11, originally $380; amazon.com)
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Wieners for the win. What NFL gameday party wouldn’t be complete without a hot dog or two for your guests?
But for a real big game experience, why not heat up the red zone with your own mobile hot dog steamer?
That’s what you’ll get with the Paragon Hot Dog Steamer, a heavy-duty, 20-gauge stainless steel hot dog maker that can handle 200 franks and up to 42 buns at one time. The steamer includes easily washable removable product trays. Additionally, the hot dog maker’s sliding doors allow for easy access to hot dogs and buns.
Your party guests will love the convenience and will talk about your hot dog maker long after the game and your party are over. It’s on Amazon for $328 or for 18 months of installment plan payments.
Instant Pot Duo 7-1 Electric Pressure Cooker ($99.99; amazon.com)
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Take the pressure off cooking. If your NFL party budget doesn’t allow for a caterer – but you don’t want to cook – why not let the Instant Pot Duo 7-1 Electric Pressure Cooker handle the heavy cooking load for you?
The cooker is great for chili, soups, and stews. All you have to do is toss your ingredients into the pressure cooker, pop the power button, and relax knowing that a full hot meal for your guests is only a few hours away.
The cooker is safe to use (with 10 “safety specific” features, easy to clean, and comes with over a dozen smart cooking programs for cooking all kinds of mouth-watering game day meals.
Additionally, the pressure cooker cooks one-pot meals 70% faster than traditional cooking methods, ensuring that nobody – even those notorious early arrivals – will go hungry.
Frigidaire Retro Beer Fridge ($199.58; amazon.com)
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Keep your brewskies chilled from kickoff to overtime. NFL football and beer go together like Tom Brady and Lombardi trophies – but only if that beer is served ice cold.
That’s no problem with the Frigidaire Retro Beer Fridge, a mini refrigeration unit that fits easily in the kitchen, on the deck or patio, or in the garage.
The red-hued, retro style look will please the eye and keep your brews cold. With the Retro Beer Fridge, your guests will be wondering where you got the fridge – and how they can get one, too.
Prices are accurate and items in stock at the time of publication.
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