If there’s one thing my family and I enjoy doing on Sundays it’s watching football. I grew up a Dallas Cowboys fan, but since we sadly and tragically lost my brother last year, we have found solace in watching his favorite team, the Green Bay Packers. Watching football, being creative, and creating beautiful tablescapes brings me joy and lifts my spirits. Today I’m excited to share a few of my favorite football tailgate party tablescape essentials and share the secret to creating a beautiful tablescape that is easy and effortless!
For starters, one can’t go wrong with this set of three metal football vases, which are ideal for creating gorgeous bouquets! I’m also obsessed with this charming football shaped charcuterie board. These entertaining essentials look great on my outdoor dining table (and paired with my charming woven outdoor dining chairs). They’ll also look fantastic on a buffet, a console table or a coffee table!
Without further ado, here are 10 football tailgate party tablescape essentials that are perfect for watching the Dallas Cowboys play on Thanksgiving, Friday Night Lights, college football, Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football, the playoffs, Super Bowl and more!
Football Inspired Table Runners For Your Dining Table
I bought this 14 x 72″ Farochy Artificial Grass Table Runner over two years ago and I have used it countless times for everything from the Masters Golf Tournament to the Kentucky Derby and the Super Bowl to name a few! It is available in many different sizes. .
I layered this 13 x 72” Nepnuser Touchdown Football Table Runner on top of this artificial grass table runner and it was perfect! I placed vases, my football cake, and more on top of the table runner. The best part is this classic and affordable touchdown table runner also comes in a wide array of sizes to fit your dining table, buffet or console table!
Football Vase That Makes A Great Centerpiece
While shopping online for a football vase, I stumbled on this set of three fantastic football vases that are not only stunning but affordable too! These vases are metal, are watertight and are under $22 with free delivery! They measure 4.33″L x 2.75″W x 2.75″H and are the perfect size for garden roses and greenery! I filled mine with silver dollar eucalyptus, koko loko roses and a few other blooms from my family’s flower farm!
They sell out very quickly, but are frequently restocked. If they’re currently in stock when you stumble on this post, I highly suggest purchasing them because they sell out that fast! I also love these charming and very popular football jars that also double as vases!
Football Shaped Charcuterie Board
One thing is for sure, every party needs a charcuterie board! I love this Totally Bamboo Football Shaped Charcuterie Board (and Cutting Board!). This beautiful and well made piece is ideal for a party, snacking while working from home, watching the big game or for the kids after school. Not only is it perfect for salami, cheese, veggies (and more), you can also flip it over and use it as a cutting board! The best part is it is only $19.99 with fast and free delivery. I love it and highly recommend it.
Football Shaped Cake
This Wilton Football Novelty Aluminum Cake Pan is a must for the football fan! It is ideal for a 1st birthday party, the football player/fan and will make a statement at your Super Bowl party! My mom loves using Wilton cake pans, so we knew that this cake pan would be easy to use and would turn out perfectly! It sure did.
The best part is this cake pan is only $12.99 and is sure to be a favorite for years to come. I have had it for over five years and it’s still a favorite!
Plates That Are Perfect For Your Tailgate Party
Every tailgate needs a set of tailgate-inspired plates! Instead of using a placemat or a charger for my tablescape, I used these charming neutral Certified International Perlette Dinner Plates that I bought from Wayfair! I layered them under football paper plates!
Amazon has an amazing selection of football plates in a wide array of sizes! Some come in party kits, which also include banners, napkins and more!
Football Plastic Cups
If you’re searching for the perfect plastic cups for the football fan in your life, you’re in luck! These must have 16 oz Amscan football cups will look great on your console table, buffet or adorning your dining table! Your guests can fill their glasses with ice and their favorite beverage, or you can put one of these cute football shaped ice cubes in their glass as they go to get their drinks! They come in a set of 25 and are under $10 with free delivery!
Football Napkins
One of the great things about these Aodaer Football Paper Napkins is how versatile they are! You can use them every day! They’re also great for a birthday party, for the football lover, and they’re also a must for a tailgate or the Super Bowl to name a few! They come in a set of 48 and are only $7.99 with free shipping!
Football Shaped Plastic Tray
This fun Creative Converting Football Shaped Plastic Tray is 17” and is the perfect size for cupcakes, sliders, your favorite dessert, appetizers and more! I have had this tray for nearly eight years and it is still a favorite! It’s very affordable at under $16 with free shipping! Don’t miss out on this incredible deal as you will use it time and time again!
I hope my post inspired you to create a football tailgate party tablescape for your family and friends! I will definitely be featuring more football related posts over the next few months, especially for the Super Bowl! Stay tuned!!
My dog Griffey posed in his new Dallas Cowboys jersey and his turkey hat for Thanksgiving! The Dallas Cowboys are synonymous with Thanksgiving and we are ready to watch!
This post was created in honor of my brother Jeffrey Anderson who was tragically taken from us on September 9, 2023. He is forever loved and forever missed.
Here you go, Jeff! Mom, dad and I love you and miss you very much. I dressed your dog up in the Green Bay Packers jersey that I bought him. I hope you’re able to see him from heaven and you got a good laugh out of his outfit. I promise he won’t jinx them! We love you sir!
