Hosting a Super Bowl Party? These 14 Hosting Tips Will Help You Pull It Off | X Super Bowl Party Ideas

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Super Bowl LX is on February 8, and if you’re planning on hosting a party with your friends, you may need some tips and tricks to pull it off — everything from creative ways to decorate your house to festive football-themed food. At the time of writing this, neither of the teams for the Super Bowl has been called. However, you may be starting to think about everything you’ll need for the big game day.

We know how challenging it can be to host an event with a lot of your friends. No matter how big or small your invite list, these Super Bowl party hosting ideas will help you pull off a fun and festive night of watching the game and debating which commercials were the best. We guarantee that these party tips will make the day all the more special.

1. Make a DIY Light-Up Goal Post 

@the_avantgarde Had this party at the beginning of the season and didn’t have time to set up a thematic one for the Super Bowl. But it was prob my easiest set up to date! 🔗 to everything in b1111o. #homedecor #nfl #superbowlparty #decor ♬ NFL On FOX Theme – Slumber Girlz U Rock

This TikTok creator has some pretty genius, budget-friendly ideas for Super Bowl Sunday. One of our favorites that she shares is the light-up goal post. Made with yellow insulation foam and a strip of LED lights, this football decoration is so adorable and easy to make.

2. Create a Cute, Minimalist Concession Stand 

@the.orange.home setting the superbowl concession stand early for the busy weekend 🏈 #superbowlparty #superbowlsunday #superbowltable #footballtablescape #footballthemeparty ♬ original sound – jessica bui • the orange home

If you like a minimalist design style, then this concession stand is a simple party decoration to recreate. Roll out brown butcher paper on your dining table. Draw some football plays on the paper and set up your table with different levels of food options. Complete the look by hanging football paper lanterns over the table. So simple and cute!

3. Use Turf as a Tablecloth

@laurenjparry Easy DIY Super Bowl party decor. #turf #superbowl #superbowlparty #superbowllviii #fyp #watchparty #superbowlfood ♬ The Business – Tiësto

Whether you’re setting up a food bar on your kitchen counter or dining room table, the biggest Super Bowl party decor hack is to use turf as a tablecloth. It’s festive, but it also helps collect any spills or crumbs — making cleanup after the party even easier.

4. Install a Sequin Backdrop for the Two Teams

@kristinnicolemiller_ 🏈✨SUPERBOWL PARTY IDEAS✨ Find supplies in my Amazon under “super bowl hosting” These items are sure to make your superbowl party this year a BANG! @Mallory Lee Richardson and I love how this set up turned out! . Which items below are you going for?! 🛍️ FIND these party items on MY Amazon strefront (linked in bio) #chiefskingdom #superbowlparty #taylorswiftinspired #amazonfinds #gamedayready #partyideas #superbowlpartyfood #partyfood #taylorswift #traviskelce #superbowl #biggame #setup ♬ original sound – Kristinnicolemiller_

This spit sequin backdrop is perfect for a party and can be used in so many different ways. Use it as a backdrop for a food table (like these TikTok creators did), or it could even double as a backdrop for a party photo booth. Depending on which teams play in the game, you can change the colors of the sequins accordingly.

5. Set Up Your Kitchen Island Like a Concession Stand

@nataliastewart_ the free standing sign with the attachment also makes it possible to reuse it for other different occasions!! Links in my amzn sf 🥰✨ #superbowlparty #Superbowl #hosting #hostingera #hostingideas ♬ NFL on Fox (Trap Remix) – Trap Remix Guys

Now, if you want to go all out and create a DIY concession stand, this is the way to do it. The addition of the massive concession stand sign and the concession menu plays so well into the football theme. We absolutely love this party decoration idea!

6. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Footballs

@melissas_healthykitchen CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY FOOTBALLS🏈 These chocolate covered strawberry footballs are the perfect dessert idea for your Super Bowl party and they are so easy to make! Save this one for later and follow along for more festive food ideas! What you’ll need: 1. Organic strawberries 2. Chocolate chips of choice 3. Refined coconut oil 4. White Chocolate chips of choice 5. Chocolate squeeze bottle or a ziplock bag 6. Parchment paper Instructions: 1. Melt your chocolate chips with 1 tsp coconut oil 2. Dip your strawberries in the melted chocolate and refrigerate until the chocolate is set 3. Melt your white chocolate chips with 1 tsp coconut oil, careful not to over heat. Pour melted chocolate in squeeze bottle or in a zip lock bag and snip a tiny piece of the end off 4. Make sure your chocolate has cooled a bit so it’s not super runny. Draw a line down the middle of each strawberry and refrigerate to allow chocolate to set. Then draw four small lines across the middle line (horizontally) to form the stitching look for the football. 5. Refrigerate to allow the chocolate to set . . #chocolatecoveredstrawberries #chocolatecovered #strawberriesdippedinchocolate #chocolatestrawberries #chocolatestrawberry #superbowlfood #superbowldessert #superbowlpartyfood ♬ NFL on FOX Theme Song – NFLonFOX

Who doesn’t love a chocolate-covered strawberry? But a chocolate-covered strawberry decorated like a football just seems like the perfect treat to make for the big game. Simply dip the strawberry into the melted chocolate. Let the dark chocolate harden, and then pipe on a white chocolate lace. 

7. Make a Super Bowl Snack Stadium

@macy.blackwell Super Bowl Snack Stadium!🏈🏆 Host the best game day party with the ultimate snack stadium for Super Bowl LVIII! Here’s the full materials list: (2) 20” x 30” foam boards 2 poster boards Glue gun & glue sticks 12” x 8” aluminum pan Yard stick Craft knife or box cutter Optional: print outs for Jumbotron and stadium logos #Superbowl #superbowllviii #superbowlparty #gamedayeats #snackstadium #superbowlideas ♬ LSU Tiger Band Right Above It – Jerry Wayne Williams

How cool is this Super Bowl snack stadium! You could make this yourself with a foam poster board or buy one from Amazon. Fill the snack platter with your party snacks and let your guests enjoy!

8. Color-Themed Super Bowl Party

@isabelle_jayde Super Bowl party but make it colorful ✨🍒🦋🍑🐢💃🏻🧢🧚🏼‍♀️ #DanceWithTurboTax #superbowlparty #Super Bowl #colorthemedparty #colorthemeparty #colorthemeparty❤️🧡💛💙🤎🖤 #colorthemeparty❤️🧡💛💚💙💓🤎🖤 #themeideas #superboyprime #superbowlpartyfood ♬ Walk It Out – Unk

If you’re looking for a unique way to invite friends to bring their favorite Super Bowl snacks, hosting a color-themed Super Bowl party is an idea worth trying. Have each friend or family member dress up as a color and bring party snacks that are the color they’ve been assigned. You’ll be surprised to see how creative everyone gets with this!

9. Loaded Mac & Cheese Bar

@macy.blackwell Loaded Mac & Cheese Bar!🧀🏈 Perfect for Super Bowl Sunday!🏆 Everyone from kids to grandparents will love this crowd-pleasing, customizable station! All you need is a huge pot of mac, and then all the toppings! The possibilities are endless!😋 What we used: – pulled pork – crispy chicken strips – bacon – shredded mozzarella – shredded cheddar – shredded parm – ranch – bbq sauce – green onion #superbowlrecipes #superbowlsunday #gamedayrecipes #gamedayeats #superbowlparty ♬ Still Hot – Nic D & Connor Price

In our opinion, hosting a football party without serving mac and cheese should be a crime — LOL. If you’re looking to make your food bar interactive for your guests, set up a loaded Mac & cheese bar. Give your guests topping options like pulled pork, bacon, cheese, and hot sauce.

10. Super Bowl Cheeseburger Sliders

@marah_snoubar These are always 10/10 and so easy #cheeseburger #cheeseburgersliders #superbowl #superbowlsunday #partyfood #dinner #easyrecipe #gamedayfood #superbowlfood ♬ original sound – Marah

These cheeseburger sliders are the ultimate Super Bowl Sunday snack. Made with Hawaiian rolls, cheese sauce, and ground beef, brushed with a butter sauce and baked to golden perfection. These sliders, right out of the oven, are going to be a definite crowd favorite.

11. Game Day Banana Pudding Cups

@dolcebakes_ Perfect for superbowl Sunday! 🏈 1 can condensed milk 1.5 cups cold water 1 package pudding mix 3 cups heavy cream 4 sliced bananas 1 box Nila wafers #superbowlfood #bananapudding #superbowlparty #dessert ♬ Wes Anderson-esque Cute Acoustic – Kenji Ueda

Banana pudding is such an easy and delicious dessert to make for a crowd. Adding the banana pudding to miniature football-themed cups makes for an adorable table setting and easy-to-grab snack for your guests. Simple recipes are a must when hosting a lot of people, and this recipe is one to add to your Super Bowl menu.

12. Healthier Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

@kitkeenan Healthishhh Super Bowl App that’s not cauliflower #superbowlrecipes #gamedayfood #gamedayrecipes #buffalochicken #taquitos ♬ original sound – Tapper

On the hunt for a healthier snack option to serve this Super Bowl Sunday? Try Kit Keenan’s Healthier Buffalo Chicken Taquitos. They’re shockingly easy to make and will keep everyone coming back for more.

13. Football-Shaped Cheesy Garlic Bread

@munchinwithmaddie_ you’re missing out if you don’t make this for the super bowl 😫 these football shaped cheesy stuffed garlic bread rolls are quite literally the most addicting game day appetizer in existence. made with pizza dough, mozarella cheese sticks & garlic herb butter! full recipe is up on my site…enjoy 🏈 #footballfood #gamedaysnacks #gamedayrecipes #footballparty #superbowlsnacks #superbowlrecipes #pullapartbread #garlicbread #rolls #garlic #garlicherb #mozarella #pizzadough #breadrolls #vegetarianappetizers #cheeseappetizer ♬ Trendsetter – Connor Price & Haviah Mighty

This football-shaped cheesy garlic bread is the perfect game-day appetizer. Made with dough stuffed with cheese, built into the shape of a football, and baked to golden, garlic-y perfection. Add a cheese lace over the top of the bread to drive home the football look.

14. Super Bowl Brownie Bites

@jenglufling Easy Super Bowl brownie bites! Bake at 350 for about 15-20 min! #superbowllix #superbowlsnacks #brownies #cookies #sundayfunday #bakingszn ♬ Sunday – HNNY

Lastly, these Super Bowl Brownie Bites need to be added to your game day menu. They are incredibly easy to make and have a sneaky peek through the bottom. In a muffin tin, line your pan with muffin liners. To each liner add a football-shaped Pillsbury cookie, an Oreo cookie, an ice cream scoop of brownie batter, and a sprinkle of festive sprinkles.