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3 Ways to Win Your Big Game Party

Decorate & Dress

Fun and easy! This is the day to put on your game day best- from team jerseys, colors, beads, even face painting, everything is on the table for the big game.

  1. If you are a huge fan of one of the teams that makes it to the biggest game of the year, chances are you have gear that can be salvaged from all over your house to promote your team.

  2. If your team is in a rebuilding year, but you’re still excited to sit down and watch a good game, you can still put up a little football spirit! Go with a generic field green and ball brown color palette- a green tablecloth, brown paper plates, green paper napkins.

  3. Draeger’s offers all sorts of great football-themed balloons that you can decorate your home with. From multiple color latex balloons to Mylar footballs and Bay Area team-themed balloons, we can inflate your football décor!

Plan the Menu

Any game day party is going to need an excellent spread.

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Draeger’s Deli makes amazing game-day appetizers. Whether you are looking for light finger foods or heavier dinner-style options, we can make feeding your party-goers a breeze.

Not in the Mood to Cook?

  1. Don’t Forget Libations! Though Budweiser and Coors are synonymous with football, don’t be afraid to branch out. For those still working towards their New Year’s resolutions, provide options like La Croix sparkling waters or San Pellegrino.

  2. For Beer Fans: The tiny craft breweries popping up all over the country create amazing products- however, on game day, opt for a lower alcohol option so guests can enjoy themselves and still get home safely. “Session,” or “Day Time” beers as they are called, are low alcohol beers that don’t skimp on the flavor. Look for options like Lagunitas Daytime, Founder’s All Day IPA, or Firestone Walker Fly Jack Hazy IPA.

Know The Talent

Knowing the talent both on and off the field can prepare you for great conversation- and save you from a little embarrassment.

  1. Know who is slated to be singing the national anthem- Eric Church and Jazmin Sullivan will have the honor for the 2022 game.

  2. What would the biggest game of the year be without the main stars of the show: the players. Familiarize yourself with just a few basics- learn who the quarterbacks are for both teams, a wide receiver or two for each team, and the kickers (because that all-important extra point can make or break a game!)

  3. The watercooler topic of the next day: the halftime show. 2022’s grand performance will feature music stars Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige and L.A. local Kendrick Lamar. Will there be lip-syncing? Amazing lights and fireworks?