How to Plan a Superbowl Party

Overview

There's no need to feel sorry for yourself if you weren't able to get hold of Superbowl tickets, or if you live far away from the venue. Have fun with friends and family by having a Superbowl party at your own home. You can watch the game live and up-close at the comfort of your own living room having some fun conversation with your friends. If that's enough to entice you to get started with having a party, then read on for more tips and ideas to planning a successful one.

Host To-do List

Pre-planning: 2 weeks before the Superbowl

The perfect time to start planning your Superbowl party is 2 weeks before the live event. It's not too early and not too late either.

1. Find out the Superbowl date — know and finalize the date of the Superbowl game. Make sure you get the most important information such as date, time, and channel the Superbowl will be shown. This will be the basis of all your planning, so you must get it right.

2. Finalize your guest list — make your guest list and finalize it. Doing it this early will give you enough time to call your invitees so they can save the date for your party. You can also send them an invitation so they won't forget.

3. Set your budget — you don't want to go overboard, or look too cheap, when you're throwing a party. Allotting a reasonable budget will ensure that you won't fall into either trap. Spending too much on a single night of party is never a good thing. Meanwhile, spending too little will make you look bad in front of your guests.

Planning the details: 1 week before the party

The day of the Superbowl is just a few days away, so you better get ready to shop and plan the finer points of your party.

• Food. Go for snacks that are easy to prepare so you don't have to slave all day to make it. Have some salsa dip and nachos. You can also serve buffalo wings, pretzels, chips, pizza, potato salad, and coleslaw. For dessert go for some brownies and cupcakes. They're easy to carry to the couch or in front of the TV. Provide plenty of options for beverage. You can serve both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

• Decorations. It's a good idea to clean the house on the morning of your Superbowl party. You don't want your guests sitting on dusty chairs or smell garbage inside the house. You don't really need much décor because the star of the party is the television. But you can hang some sports-theme décor to make it more festive. If you have a big screen TV, arrange your sitting area around it. If you don't have a big TV, then gather all the ones you have and place it in specific areas of your house. Then arrange some chairs around it for people to watch in.

• Entertainment. Plan some short, fun games to play during commercials. It's also a good way to introduce friends who don't know each other yet as well. Football trivia games are a great idea. And how about a small betting game on whose team will win the Superbowl?

Superbowl Party Etiquette and FAQs

It might be your first time to host or attend a Superbowl party and you have a lot of questions in mind. Maybe we can answer those in this section.

What is the right attire for the party?
Wear something comfortable. Most informal parties require casual attires. But if it is a themed party, then it is best to dress according to the theme or wear the colors of your favorite team.

What time should I go to the party?
Even though you are attending an informal event with just friends, you should always strive to arrive on time as a courtesy to your host or hostess.

Do I need to give out a party favor at the end of the event?
It's not really expected of you to give out a party favor for a Superbowl party. However, it's all up to you if you want to show your appreciation by giving a simple but great token or gift. You'll find some really affordable ones online.

Is it ok to bring kids to such a party?
Yes. Treat it as a one of those family picnics only you're watching a game. If you're the host, be prepared to add some kid-friendly food and drinks on your menu.

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