If you’re hosting a Super Bowl 2017 tailgating party this year, the preparations must be at full blast to create the perfect party that will impress the guests and keep everybody entertained and with a joyful spirit. To help make an unforgettable party, we selected the best ideas out there that will transform football game day!

Nachos Bar

Offer a variety of choices to please all the guests' tastes.
Offer a variety of choices to please all the guests’ tastes. Source: C.R.A.F.T.

A Nachos Bar is one of the best ideas for football appetizers to keep everybody entertained and satisfy the bellies during the day. The food station is democratic: everybody loves and each person can choose their own combination. You can include on the table:

  • Different kinds of tortilla chips,
  • Tequila salsa,
  • Jalapeno salsa,
  • Jalapenos,
  • Different kinds of nacho sauce,
  • Sour cream,
  • Salami,
  • Cheese,
  • Crackers,
  • Pretzels;
  • Chocolate biscuits,
  • More elaborate snacks,
  • Fruits,
  • Etc.

Offer a wide variety of choices including different snacks, chips, dips and treats to keep everybody included on the fun.

Easy Football Field Party Table

You can use the themed table to serve snacks or drinks.
You can use the themed table to serve snacks or drinks. Source: A Night Owl

To use with the delicious food station, how about decorating a themed football field party table? This awesome DIY from A Night Owl only requires green felt, white duct tape, white vinyl and pre-cut numbers to create this amazingly decorated table from the photo. Why don’t you try it? It’s quick and easy!

Penalty Flags

The idea will keep everybody with the competitive spirit even at half-time!
The idea will keep everybody with the competitive spirit even at half-time! Source: Kara's Party Ideas

How about this incredible idea to make your food station complete? Choose a small bucket or other container, write with a sharpie or print out a label that says “Penalty Flags” and add some bright yellow napkins on it. It’s fun, themed and will help everybody if things get messy!

Astro Turf Koozies And Coasters

Awesome koozies are a great idea to add more fun to the party!
Awesome koozies are a great idea to add more fun to the party! Source: Everyday Dishes

These incredibly creative koozies will take your party to the next level! To make them, you’ll only need Astro Turf or other artificial artificial grass and glue gun You can also add more details such as numbers and yard markings, but they look amazing without them too! Get the instructions over at Everyday Dishes!

DIY Game Day Drinks Tub

This amazing DIY is easy to make and will transform the game party!
This amazing DIY is easy to make and will transform the game party! Source: Evite

This amazing idea featured on Evite is perfect to keep the drinks cool! Add lots of ice and use the tub to serve beer, water or soda during the day. You can easily add more ice when it needs and it’s perfect to keep near the tv. Get the instructions!

Football Mason Jar Drinks

These awesome football mason jar drinks are perfect for Super Bowl!
These awesome football mason jar drinks are perfect for Super Bowl! Source: Flamingo Toes

Isn’t this idea just perfect for Super Bowl 2017? Just simply add white duct tape to the mason jar following the football design and you’re done! Doesn’t need to be the perfect, it’s just about conveying the idea. To add the finishing touch, make name tags for the jars so they don’t get swapped during the day.

Football Party Mason Jars

Mason jars can also be used to store silverware!
Mason jars can also be used to store silverware! Source: Mason Jar Crafts Love

Talking about mason jars, you can also use these practical jars to hold straws, silverware and other party necessities, while painted in a creative football theme! Get the instructions here!

Super Bowl Decoration

Be creative and decorate the whole house for the big day!
Be creative and decorate the whole house for the big day! Source: The Centsible Life

Don’t forget about adding some fun decoration around the house. This awesome paper chain by The Centsible Life is easy to do, and you can also add personalized banners and themed garlands around the tv and living room. Fill the house with football-themed decoration and maybe even use the colors of your favorite team. Let the imagination flow!

Superbowl is one of the biggest sports event out there for the football schedule, and it’s the perfect opportunity to have your friends over, have some fun quality-time and create unforgettable memories. Don’t be afraid to go all-out!

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