Everything You Need to Host Your Next Game-Day Party

First things first: Make sure you have a seat for everyone (the floor doesn’t count). If sofa space is tight, plan ahead and get some folding chairs. Yep, the one you take camping is totally acceptable.

When it comes to game day, we want our food and drinks to be two things: 1) no fuss (i.e., easy to consume while cheering on our favorite team) and 2) full of flavor. That’s why we turn to chilled bottles of refreshing Coke served alongside chicken Parmesan bites. A classic beverage paired with a modern version of one of our favorite comfort foods is all we ever needed. 

Recyclable serving dishes, plates, napkins and utensils make cleanup a breeze, plus they’re a fun way to add some extra flair. Stash a basket of hand wipes nearby for people to grab when they’re done digging into finger foods.

Stringing up some festive banners? Use them to fence in the party area to keep the mess contained. Instead of a plastic tablecloth, spread out some butcher paper and add yard lines with colored tape. Finally, a few feet of plastic grass can go a long way: Cut it into squares for fun coasters or a long strip to create a table runner.

Other than, well, the game itself. Think football bingo, tabletop shuffleboard, kid-size foam footballs and cheerleading pom-poms to keep everyone (especially the little ones) busy during the commercial breaks.

Assemble an emergency cleanup caddy full of your favorite spot-cleaning products, rags and rubber gloves. Include a stain-remover stick for clothing and you’ll truly be the hostess with the mostess.