Sports watch party ideas
Big sporting events are made for watching together. Whether it's American football's championship game, an international football tournament, a Formula 1 Grand Prix or a summer tennis final, a good watch party needs three things: a clear view of the screen, food you can eat without looking away, and a friendly competition of your own.
Each plan here includes sweepstakes, prediction games and half-time activities, so even guests who don't follow the sport have fun.
8 ideas
Big game watch party
A big-screen watch party for the championship game with wings, nachos, a squares pool and halftime games.
Craft beer and BBQ
A low-and-slow barbecue with a craft beer tasting flight, beer-paired dishes and garden games.
Football party
A mini tournament with skills stations, a penalty shootout and a trophy presentation for every player.
Football tournament watch party
A watch party for a big international football match, with flags, a sweepstake, national dishes and a penalty game.
Grand prix race day party
Watch a motor race on the big screen with a chequered-flag theme, a race sweepstake and a sim-racing challenge.
Racing car party
A chequered-flag party with cardboard box cars, a slot-car racetrack, a pit stop challenge and a podium.
Taco fiesta
A build-your-own taco bar, a piñata, papel picado bunting and fresh agua fresca.
Tennis and strawberries party
A summer tennis-themed garden party with the big final on screen, strawberries and cream and a mini tennis tournament.