Localish has released a shopping guide for those hosting football watch parties at home, with the NFL season back in action. The guide includes choices for yard decorations, jerseys, snack platters, seating and drink mixers, all picked to make a great party from kickoff to the final touchdown.
The guide arrives as the league looks ahead to Super Bowl LXI in 2027. Localish notes that the game will air live on ABC for the first time in twenty years and on ESPN for the first time ever on Sunday, February 14, 2027.
Yard Inflatables and Team Gear
Before guests arrive at your door, Localish recommends setting the scene. The NFL Inflatable Crazy Sports Fan from Sharper Image measures 8 feet high and comes with team colors, a logo, wild hair and under-eye paint. It includes a built-in blower and LED light, operates both indoors and outdoors, and connects to a standard outlet.
Another choice is the NFL Inflatable Helmet from Sharper Image, which stands at 4 feet tall and carries official licensing along with built-in LED lights. According to Localish, it sets up without trouble, holds its position and packs away fast.
The guide’s suggestion for an outfit is a Justin Herbert Los Angeles Chargers Game Jersey from Nike. It includes breathable mesh panels, side vents and smooth tricot fabric, along with screen-printed name, numbers and team details.
Nike’s Sideline Standard Issue line includes the New York Giants Crucial Catch pullover. The garment is made from heavyweight Dri-FIT fleece with a soft brushed interior. The team wordmark appears on it in a colorful Crucial Catch design. Localish sends readers to Fanatics.com for the complete range of NFL gear.
Platters, Aprons and Spatulas
After leaving the outdoor setting behind, the guide turns to football-themed dishes inside the house. One such item is a platter shaped like a football, crafted from stoneware and coated with a Mason White finish. It can be safely placed in both the microwave and the dishwasher.
The apron comes from strong cotton canvas and carries adjustable straps along with three pockets built in for holding a phone, towel or tools. It may also be custom embroidered with a favorite NFL team’s name, according to the listing, which describes it as a collaboration between the league and Hedley & Bennett.
Localish includes spatulas with NFL logos on their list. The utensils are constructed from heat-resistant silicone and come with both rounded and angled sides. Their handles are styled like paintbrushes and crafted from beechwood sourced sustainably.
Bean Bags and Extra Seating
When the sofa is full and there’s no room left, the Joey Large Bean Bag Chair comes in handy for guests, working just as well for adults as it does for children. Its design gives it a neat shape, while its soft vegan leather and fluffy bean filling make it comfortable to sit on.
This bean bag chair is packed with high-rebound memory foam and comes with a cover made of polyester that can be taken off and put through a washing machine. Localish points out that it can serve as a cushion, a lounging seat or even a sofa.
Drinks and Snacks
Localish recommends serving Boba POPS cold to get the most flavor out of them. These are flavored popping pearls with 12.5% ABV that can be tossed into beer, lemonade or seltzer.
The Fre Moscato from Sutter Home has an alcohol content below 0.5%, and it carries roughly half the calories of standard wine. Drinkmate’s OmniFizz carbonates juice, tea, wine and cocktails using CO2 without needing electricity or batteries, and it comes in several colors for home kitchens.
Paulsen Foods’ Ultimate Game Day Appetizer Kit features three savory items: mini Philly cheesesteaks, cherry BBQ brisket sliders and Bavarian pretzel dog bites. The Football Chocolate Covered Strawberries from Williams Sonoma take a sweeter route, coating large strawberries in milk chocolate and adding white chocolate laces to make them resemble footballs.
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Key Facts
- Super Bowl LXI airs Sunday, February 14, 2027, on ABC and ESPN
- NFL Inflatable Crazy Sports Fan: 8 feet tall, built-in blower and LED light
- NFL Inflatable Helmet: 4 feet tall, officially licensed, built-in LED lights
- Boba POPS: flavored popping pearls, 12.5% ABV
- Sutter Home Fre Moscato: less than 0.5% alcohol, about half the calories of regular wine
- Drinkmate OmniFizz: runs on CO2, no electricity or batteries needed
- Localish earns a commission on purchases through affiliate links
The complete set runs from the inflatable in the yard right through to the final snack at the last whistle. Localish’s message is straightforward: a handful of extra touches can turn a house into the usual place for game day.
Source: abc7.com
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