It is that time again – the football world cup is on and people all over the world are getting together to watch the games! While some people might be in the right location to go to the actual stadium and watch the matches live, some people go out to pubs or other public spaces to watch the games on the big projector screen.
There are many places to check out when it comes to watching the big football matches but today, we want to talk about bringing the party home! Have you thought about inviting friends over to your house to watch the games? You don’t know how to create an exciting atmosphere? You think you don’t have the right equipment? Let’s turn this year’s World Cup into the perfect at-home stadium experience! Below we are going to talk about just the right steps to follow for the perfect match.
Timing and Theme of your Party
Since you will be watching football, the theme is obvious – why not make it more fun and get everyone to dress up! When you invite your friends to the party, let them know who is playing so they can decide what team to go for. For the World Cup, supermarkets sell items like face paints and flags. When you do your shopping to prepare for guests, check out what you could get for everyone to use on arrival.
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To get everyone into the right mood, you could invite guests to arrive before the game starts. That way everyone can get comfortable and grab a drink to settle in before watching the game.
The right Atmosphere
First of all, you need to decide what area in your home is good to host a party. How many guests do you want to invite? Is there room for equipment? Let’s talk about the things you will need to make this the perfect experience!
The most important item is the screen, as without it you won’t be able to watch the game – if you only have a small TV but you would like to invite a lot of people, it might be worth looking at renting a projector for the evening. This would create a fantastic atmosphere and allows for everyone to see the game properly. A comfortable seating area will allow for your guests to sit back and enjoy the game – make sure to leave room for those that get too excited to sit, too! Having both will keep everyone happy.
Refreshments and Snacks
Who doesn’t like a cold drink while watching football? To bring the stadium vibes home, set up your own at home beer tap! Nowadays, there are so many simple set ups you can purchase for your own bar. All you need is a table, a beer dispenser and some chairs. For those who don’t drink beer, you could get alternative drinks and some mixers. Make sure to provide non-alcoholic refreshments for those who are underage or would rather go for alternative drinks.
When we get excited, we like to snack on something – while drinks are super important, don’t forget to provide some food. Simple things are the way to go – cheeseboards, chips or popcorn are easy options that won’t take you long to prepare. To provide healthier options, cut up some vegetables that go well with dips and crackers.
Do you feel like that is too much to prepare? Don’t worry, you can always turn your party into a potluck! That way you could keep your focus on the ideal bar set up – you can find more info and items to set up a beer tap here. Let your friends take preparations for snacks into their own hands – just make a list of what is needed and tell anyone who is coming to each bring a plate of food to share.
Now you just need to make sure that there is room for the food that your friends will bring – this is easily done! Just set up a table somewhere out of the way but reachable for all your guests while watching the game.
It’s half time!
Half time is a great time for everyone to catch up at the bar and fill up on refreshments. This is also the perfect time to play some games! It is a great way to entertain guests while they are waiting for the match to continue. Friends and family will get the chance to engage and, depending on what fans you have at the party and how the game is going, bond over the match.
These could be simple party games, such as beer pong or Janga. For those who are keen to kick a ball after watching others play football, you could set up an area with a football so that guests can match each other.
Your game setup will also be great for those who would like to stick around once the football game is over.
Now it is time to start planning and enjoy the football season!
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