15 essentials for the ultimate Super Bowl LII party setup

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It’s official: The Philadelphia Eagles will take on the reigning New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.

On Sunday, February 4, die-hard football fans from all over will pack U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota to watch the teams go head to head. Millions of other fans will watch the big game at home.

Whether you can’t afford to pay steep Super Bowl ticket prices, or would rather not brave the Minnesota cold, watching the game at home can be just as, if not, more fun than at the stadium, especially if you turn it into a party.

Super Bowl parties are a great way to save money, stay warm, and comfortably enjoy the game (and commercials) with your closest friends and family.

To create the best football experience, you’re going to want to go all out. To help you have the best Super Bowl LII party, we rounded up team gear, decorations, games, and food.

Check out some of the coolest Super Bowl party essentials, below:

Super Bowl ticket party invitations
Etsy
Even though your party attendees can’t make it to the stadium, you can make them feel like they’re there with these Super Bowl LII ticket style invitations.

LuluLindaDigital Superbowl Ticket Invitations (digital download), $8.99

A new TV to watch the game on
Best Buy
The most important part of a successful Super Bowl party is a good TV. Instead of torturing your guests with a 20″ tube TV, a new Ultra HD Smart TV will help them see every last detail.

Samsung 58″ LED 2160p 4K Ultra HD Smart TV, $599.99 (Originally 899.99) [You save $250]

Team jerseys
NFL Shop
You’re going to want to let everyone know which team your rooting for, so having the right gear is a must. The NFL Shop is the best place to get official team gear like jerseys, hats, and more.

Shop all Philadelphia Eagles jerseys at here. (see web link below)
Shop all New England Patriots jerseys at here. (see web link below)

Madden NFL 18
Best Buy
It goes without saying every gamer who’s also a football fan must own Madden NFL 18. The game includes a complete NFL team-building mode where you build, play, and win with your ultimate team. A few games of Madden before kick-off can get the party going.

Madden NFL 18 for PS4, $59.99
Madden NFL 18 for XBOX One, $59.99

Football plastic cups
Amazon
Instead of using the typical red cups used at parties, these football cups one of the best ways to keep the Super Bowl theme going.

Fun Express Football Disposable 16oz Cups, 50 for $15.95 or 100 for $27.95

A football table cloth
Amazon
KOVOT’s party supplies are an affordable way to dress up any Super Bowl Party. It includes three field-themed tablecloths and 50 extra cups.

KOVOT Football Style Party Table Supplies (3 Tablecloths + 50 Cups), $18.95

Referee bottle labels
Etsy
Referee bottle labels are a creative way to add to the football theme of your party. As a digital download, you can easily print out as many copies as you need for all your drinks.

Referee bottle labels from SimplyEverydayMe on Etsy (digital download), $3.99

An inflatable buffet
Amazon
The Fun Express inflatable buffet is a great for keeping refreshments and food cold for the entire party. With this, your referee bottles will have a place to chill.

Fun Express Football Inflatable Buffet, $19.99

Cookies with this year’s teams
Note: Cookies will features Patriots and Eagles logos for Super Bowl LII.Etsy
You can’t have a Super Bowl party without sweets. CrowsCustomCookies on Etsy makes delicious football-themed cookies for the occasion. You’ll receive 18 football cookies, six Patriots cookies, and six Eagles cookies.

30 Super Bowl Cookies from CrowsCustomCookies on Etsy, $42

An edible cake topper for your team
Amazon
No matter which team you’re cheering on, even the desserts can be a way to show pride. These edible cake toppers feature team logos that can be placed on sheet cakes. Make sure get one for both teams to appeal to all your guests.

Philadelphia Eagles Edible Cake Topper, $9.55
New England Patriots Edible Cake Topper, $10.99

A wooden cheese board set
Nordstrom
The Concerto NFL 5-Piece Cheese Board Set includes a bamboo wood cutting board, glass serving tray, and three cheese knives. Serve your guests with spirit.

Picnic Time Concerto NFL 5-Piece Bamboo Wood Cheese Board Set, $89

A disposable, football-shaped serving tray
Amazon
You don’t want to miss any of the action once the game is on. The Blue Panda Football Serving Tray lets you load all of your favorite snacks on a single tray, so you won’t have to keep getting up from the couch.

Blue Panda Football Serving Tray, $14.99

A helmet snack bowl
Amazon
Chips and dips go hand in hand with football, now they can go hand in helmet. This helmet-shaped bowl has three compartments perfect for chips and dip, or whatever other snacks you’d like.

WinCraft New England Patriots Snack Helmet, $69.95
WinCraft Philadelphia Eagles Snack Helmet, $69.95

Gourmet game day food
Omaha Steaks
If you’re the type of host that wants to go above and beyond snacks, this Omaha Steaks bundle is for you. With 32 Omaha Steaks burgers and 32 gourmet jumbo franks, you can feed the entire party with ease.

32 Omaha Steaks Burgers and 32 Gourmet Jumbo Franks, $99, (Originally $319.84) [You save $220.84]

Beer glasses
Amazon
If you’re going to enjoy a beer during the game, you’re going to want a nice pint glass to keep it cold. These glasses come with your favorite team’s logos on it.

Philadelphia Eagles Pint Glasses 2-Pack, $24.99
New England Patriots Pint Glasses 2-Pack, $24.99
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