Super Bowl Sunday stands as a widely recognized and anticipated American holiday. It’s characterized by the gathering of friends and family, plenty of food and drinks, and the collective watching of the Super Bowl football game. Some groups like to place bets before the game begins, while others focus on meticulous planning of the food and decorations. Each and every attendee usually has a favorite aspect of the annual holiday, or something that makes the party special to them. For that same reason, hosts of Super Bowl parties often feel overwhelmed at the idea of having to plan one. We’re here to help. Check out our Super Bowl party ideas below for help getting started on themes, decorations, a game day menu, party games, party invitations, and more.
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Super Bowl And Football Party Ideas And Themes
Looking for specific themes to take your party over the top? We have you covered, read below for some super fun Super Bowl themes that will help you plan decorations, food, invitations– while keeping the guests extra excited for the big day.
Team Colors
If your group is known for their love of healthy competition, consider throwing a team colors party. Decorate the party venue in your home team’s jersey color or colors of both the playing teams and encourage all guests to come dressed in the color of the team they’re rooting for.
Fan Flair
Fill your home with plenty of fanfare foods and themed decoration. Things like giant foam fingers, blow horns, and concession stand food make perfect additions for a Super Bowl theme focused around the fans.
Game Day Mix Up
This theme is perfect for the group who wants to add a little humor to their Super Bowl party. Gather plenty of sports-based decorations for plates, napkins, posters, and more with a catch – none of the sports shown are American football. Encourage guests to come dressed in their favorite non-football gear for a true game day mix up (and hilarious group photos).
Going For the Gold
Deck out your home with gold streamers, table runners, and tableware. You know your home team is going to win, so you’re going to make sure your home matches that confidence. Include a mix of your team’s sports memorabilia to help make the gold tones pop.
Classic Backyard BBQ
BBQ parties and football go hand in hand, making it a perfect Super Bowl party theme. Make sure there’s plenty of sides, snacks, and drinks to go around and that the master griller is able to keep cooking while watching the game.
Old School Football Stadium
Go back in time for this football party transformation. Feature old school Super Bowl posters, classic concession stand snacks, and encourage guests to come in costume of fans from a different decade.
Adults Only Beer Party
If there’s no kids allowed at your Super Bowl get together, consider throwing a beer party. Perfect for the brew masters of any group, beer parties feature plenty of local and micro brews, good food, and better friends–which makes it perfect to watch the Super Bowl.
Super Bowl Party Name Ideas
Looking for the perfect Super Bowl party name for your party invitations? If so, check out some of our favorite below:
- Pig(Skin)’n Out
- The Whole 9 Yards
- Puppy Bowl Post-Game
- Super Sunday Showdown
- Super Bowl Commercial Watching Party
- (Foot)ball’n Out
- Armchair Quarterback Party
Super Bowl Party Decorating Ideas
Decorations help you take your Super Bowl party ideas to the next level. From custom dishware to commemorative cutting boards, it’s the details that will help make your party one to remember.
Stickers
Customized stickers with your favorite home team’s emblem or football related symbols makes for a quick and easy way to decorate your venue to be Super Bowl ready.
Bean Bag Chairs
Need some extra seating for the smallest guests at the Super Bowl party? Invest in some customized bean bag chairs that will help keep the little ones entertained and comfortable all night long.
Serving Trays
With all the food you’re sure to have available at the Super Bowl party, serving trays can be extremely useful. Go the extra mile by using Super bowl customized serving trays– they’re sure to impress guests.
Pint Glass
Decorate these custom pint glasses with the name of your favorite team or the year of the super Bowl. Not only will they look great at the party, but they make perfect party favors.
Beer Growler
If you’re planning on serving a local beer at your Super Bowl party, consider using a personalized growler with you team’s logo or name. It’ll also make a great tailgate essential in the years to come.
Mason Jars
Just like the pint glasses mentioned above, personalized mason jars make perfect party favors and Super Bowl stand-out decor.
Ceramic Coasters
Ceramic coasters are easy to order and produce a subtle yet professionally finished result. Customize yours with the team logo or super bowl logo.
Cutting Boards
Customizing your cutting board to leave out meats, cheeses, and other foods for the party is a great way to show off team spirit while keeping your serving table looking professionally done. Also, make sure to check out our resource on charcuterie boards to take this idea to the next level.
Game Day Menu: Super Bowl Party Food Ideas
Party food makes up one of the most essential party staples at a Super Bowl watching party. For that reason, it’s important that your food meets or exceeds the expectations of your guests. To do that, check out the delicious Super Bowl party ideas and game day menus below.
Super Bowl Platters
- Mimicked Football Grilled Hot Dogs: Make your hot dogs look like a football’s stitching by leaving them face down on a grill long enough to give them defined grill lines. This football food is as simple as it is popular.
- Game Day Sliders: Make a variety of sliders however you like, then add mini game-day flags to toothpicks and stick them through the middle.
- Save the Pig Skin Vegetarian Chili: If you’re planning on a vegetarian option or full menu, consider a pot of vegetarian chili. It’s popular game-day food and super filling.
Super Bowl Side Dishes
- Potato Skin, Pig Skin: This play-on-words side dish is popular with adults and children, making it an ideal addition for family friendly parties.
- Mini Football Deviled Eggs: These beautiful looking side dishes are packed with protein and flavor, making them a must-have for your watching party.
- Pig Skins in a Blanket: Pig Skins in a Blanket are a classic for any football party. And if you’re planning on having any kids over, they’re a definite must.
Super Bowl Party Snack Ideas
- End-Zone Guacamole Dip: Who says you can’t play with your food? This simple-to make guacamole dip is a home-run for any party.
- Ham & Cheese Mini Footballs: Cute, easy to make, and perfect for family friendly events, these mini footballs are the perfect catch for a Super Bowl party.
- Sweet Victory, Sweet Potato Fries: Need some more vegetarian options, or just a fan of sweet potato fries? Include plenty of these oven baked treats for a sweet, sweet victory.
Super Bowl Party Dessert Ideas
- Football Brownie Cutouts: Few people don’t love a chocolate-chip filled brownie, so featuring these on your game day menu is a guaranteed touch down.
- Home Team Cupcakes: There’s a few different ways to make these super cute Super Bowl cupcakes. Either get creative with the toppings and decorations, use frosting colors to represent different teams, or use your home team’s colors color as a surprise filling for guests to bite into.
- Chocolate Football Dipped Strawberries: Chocolate and strawberries go together like the Super Bowl and parties. Break out your melting chocolate for this impressive party dessert.
Super Bowl Party Game Ideas
Games of all kinds became more and more of a Super Bowl party staple through the years. They’re a great way to help involve all the guests in a fun party tradition. But if you don’t already have a traditional game, or you’re looking for a new one, you might like the Super Bowl party ideas and games below:
Football Squares
Football squares make up one of the most popular Super Bowl party games. All that’s needed is a 10X10 grid (100 open slots) with randomized possible scores by each team (one team on the column side, one team on the row side). Guests put down their name for different slots. Then, a winner is chosen for each quarter and for the half time and end score.
Touch Football
Is there a large backyard or field in the back of the party house? Let the kids and other guests play touch football during breaks or before the game starts.
Super Bowl Trivia
If your Super Bowl party guest list is full of football know-it-alls or trivia aficionados, Super bowl trivia can make the ultimate party game. Write down the trivia ahead of time and make sure no one cheats by using their phone!
General Party Games
Looking for general party games that anyone can enjoy? Check out our full resource on party games and pick your favorite.
Super Bowl Party Prize Ideas
Once the party games are over, it’s time to dole out the prizes. Check out our ideas below for how to reward the Super Bowl Game winners.
- Cash Prize: If you had players buy into a game, such as Football Squares, make sure to distribute the cash prizes fairly!
- Tickets to a Local Sports Game: Keep the good times rolling by handing out tickets to local games to the winners.
- Champagne: Nothing says celebration like champagne! Hand out bottles to (age appropriate) winners.
- Personalized Gifts: If you want to reward the winner with specially customized gifts, check out our full list of personalized gifts.
The Ultimate Super Bowl Party Checklist
Once you’ve picked your favorite Super Bowl party ideas, you’ll want to make sure you’re not forgetting anything on your party planning list. We’re here to help. Use our Super Bowl party ideas checklist below to help you prepare for the big day.
- Decide on a party theme.
- Pick out and order party invitations. (Read our guides on party invitation wording, and important information to include on invitations for help)
- Make a guest list.
- Send out party invitations.
- Find decorations and plan out your game day menu.
- Set up house and grocery shop at least one day before.
- Enlist help with cooking and baking.
- Make sure the game is recorded in case of any TV mishaps.
- Enjoy the party!
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Super Bowl Sunday is a highly anticipated American holiday characterized by gathering friends and family to watch the Super Bowl football game, enjoying plenty of food and drinks, and engaging in various activities such as placing bets and planning decorations [[1]]. Super Bowl parties often have specific themes, decorations, game day menus, party games, and invitations to make the event more enjoyable [[1]]. Here are some ideas related to these concepts:
Super Bowl And Football Party Ideas And Themes
- Team Colors: Decorate the party venue in the colors of the home team or the playing teams and encourage guests to come dressed in the color of the team they're rooting for [[1]].
- Fan Flair: Fill your home with fanfare foods and themed decorations like foam fingers, blow horns, and concession stand food [[1]].
- Game Day Mix Up: Gather sports-based decorations that don't feature American football and encourage guests to come dressed in their favorite non-football gear [[1]].
- Going For the Gold: Deck out your home with gold streamers, table runners, and tableware to show confidence in your home team [[1]].
- Classic Backyard BBQ: Combine BBQ parties with football by serving plenty of sides, snacks, and drinks while watching the game [[1]].
- Old School Football Stadium: Feature old school Super Bowl posters, classic concession stand snacks, and encourage guests to come in costumes from different decades [[1]].
- Adults Only Beer Party: Throw a beer party with plenty of local and microbrews, good food, and friends to watch the Super Bowl [[1]].
Super Bowl Party Decorating Ideas
- Stickers: Customize stickers with your favorite home team's emblem or football-related symbols to decorate the venue [[1]].
- Bean Bag Chairs: Invest in customized bean bag chairs for extra seating, especially for children [[1]].
- Serving Trays: Use Super Bowl customized serving trays to impress guests while serving food [[1]].
- Pint Glass: Decorate custom pint glasses with the name of your favorite team or the year of the Super Bowl [[1]].
- Beer Growler: Consider using a personalized growler with your team's logo or name if you're serving local beer at your Super Bowl party [[1]].
- Mason Jars: Personalized mason jars make perfect party favors and Super Bowl stand-out decor [[1]].
- Ceramic Coasters: Order customized ceramic coasters with the team logo or Super Bowl logo for a subtle yet professional touch [[1]].
- Cutting Boards: Customize cutting boards to show off team spirit while serving food [[1]].
Game Day Menu: Super Bowl Party Food Ideas
- Super Bowl Platters: Mimic football stitching on grilled hot dogs, make game day sliders, or serve vegetarian chili [[1]].
- Super Bowl Side Dishes: Serve potato skins, mini football deviled eggs, or pig skins in a blanket [[1]].
- Super Bowl Party Snack Ideas: Prepare end-zone guacamole dip, ham and cheese mini footballs, or sweet potato fries [[1]].
- Super Bowl Party Dessert Ideas: Make football brownie cutouts, home team cupcakes, or chocolate football-dipped strawberries [[1]].
Super Bowl Party Game Ideas
- Football Squares: Create a 10x10 grid with randomized possible scores for each team and have guests put their names in different slots [[1]].
- Touch Football: Let guests play touch football in a large backyard or field during breaks or before the game starts [[1]].
- Super Bowl Trivia: Test football knowledge with Super Bowl trivia questions for a fun party game [[1]].
- General Party Games: Explore a variety of general party games that anyone can enjoy [[1]].
Super Bowl Party Prize Ideas
- Cash Prize: Distribute cash prizes fairly if players buy into a game like Football Squares [[1]].
- Tickets to a Local Sports Game: Hand out tickets to local games as prizes to keep the good times rolling [[1]].
- Champagne: Celebrate with champagne and give bottles to age-appropriate winners [[1]].
- Personalized Gifts: Reward winners with specially customized gifts [[1]].
The Ultimate Super Bowl Party Checklist
- Decide on a party theme.
- Pick out and order party invitations.
- Make a guest list.
- Send out party invitations.
- Find decorations and plan out the game day menu.
- Set up the house and grocery shop at least one day before.
- Enlist help with cooking and baking.
- Make sure the game is recorded in case of any TV mishaps.
- Enjoy the party!
