Football tournament watch party

What it is

A watch party for an international football tournament match. Flags everywhere, a sweepstake, food from the two countries playing, and a half-time penalty shootout in the garden.

Plan ahead

• One week before: check kick-off time and your TV or projector setup. Print a sweepstake with all the teams.
• The day before: plan food from the two countries playing.

Set the scene

Flag bunting, team shirts, inflatable footballs and a scoreboard. For an outdoor screen, set up a gazebo against glare.

Activities

• Sweepstake: each guest draws a team. The winner takes a prize at the end of the tournament.
• Face paint flags: small flags on cheeks.
• Half-time penalties: pop-up goal in the garden, everyone takes one.
• Predictor: guess the final score.

Food and drink

• Snacks: crisps, popcorn, sausage rolls
• A dish from each team’s country (for example, tapas for Spain, bratwurst for Germany, empanadas for Argentina)
• Beer, lemonade and juice

Tips

• Have a quiet room for anyone not watching.
• Check broadcast times in your time zone.