How to Decorate Your Home for Game Day

Why Take Game Day Seriously

The best months of cold weather are here. That’s right, football season! Most families use Sundays to get together and watch their favorite sport. With the coronavirus still hanging around, the time we spend with our family and friends is most important. 

Winter activities will be few and between this year, but this only means it's an excellent opportunity to go all out on game day. And just because we cannot attend games in person, we can bring the experience to our living room.

So whether you plan to watch the game together virtually or at home, we will talk about ways to decorate your home to help you have a fun and exciting game day all winter long!

Game Day Must-Haves

No matter how you spend time with friends on game day, there is one crucial thing. Your seating! Whether you decorate with accent chairs or a big sectional comfortable seating is a must. Not only that, but you want to ensure you have enough seats for everyone to have a good view of the TV. 

Speaking of TV, not that the size of your screen is the most important thing, but let’s say the bigger, the better. Create a homey feel by displaying your tv in an excellent entertainment unit. We know there will be a lot of yelling and shouting during the game, so make sure to have a lovely sturdy sofa to hold all the excitement. 

Another game-day must-have is your game-day gear. Wear your favorite jersey to support your team. Inviting friends over who are rooting for the opposite team is always fun. It ramps up the competition and makes game time more enjoyable. Put up banners and decorate them with the colors of the team you want to represent. 

Make football season memorable by dedicating a room just for you to watch the game. Decorate the walls with the team logo, or hang a picture of you and your friends at a game the previous year. One of my favorite pictures hanging on our wall is this cute game day dog print photo.

Game Day Goodies

What game day would be complete without tasty foods and desserts? When I think of game day foods, I think of wings, potato skins, smokies, buffalo chicken dip, and the list goes on. If you want to create the vibe that you're at the game, why not add chili dogs and nachos to the list? Serve your favorite finger foods on cool serving trays. Bake your favorite dessert, and add some delicious candies to the mix for a nice variety.

FYI: One of my favorite game-time wings to make are these Coco-Cola Wings. They are so sweet and delicious. 

Of course, we can not fail to mention how important the proper drinks are. Mixed drinks and beer are a much-needed essential. My husband's game day drink is simple but includes his favorite rum and pineapple juice. Whatever drinks you choose to serve, display them on a bar cart and give your serving skills an upscale look.

When you add all these essentials to your game day routine, you will find that your home will be everyone's favorite place to watch football in comfort and style.

Sometimes you have those who choose not to watch the game. To find out how to add to your party on game day, read our blog post “How to Choose a Farmhouse Table.”