25 tailgating essentials every football fan needs for game day success 🏈

• Essential tailgating items include canopies, tables, chairs, and portable power sources.
• A successful tailgate requires plenty of food and drinks, along with a grill and cooler.
• Keep your group entertained with music, games like cornhole, and a football to toss around.
• Show your team spirit by wearing jerseys, fashion-forward fan gear, and team-branded shoes.

It's Super Bowl weekend! If you're planning to tailgate at any level, you need to be prepared. Plus, this list is a great checklist for the ultimate Super Bowl party.

Tailgating doesn't necessarily require a pickup truck, although one does come in handy. But, you can use whatever car you have that will carry all of your necessities. The best idea is to team up with a small group for the best vibes! From tables to grills and even fun things to keep you busy, there's plenty you can contribute. Don't show up to the tailgate empty-handed!

The Paste BN Shopping team has compiled a helpful list of all your tailgating needs this season. You can check out the following categories:

• Pack the basics
• Feed the crowd
• Stay entertained
• Rep your team
• Pro-tips

Pack the basics: Canopy, table, chairs and more

Stay covered in any weather with a rapid shelter canopy

REI Caddis Rapid Shelter - 10' x 10'

Keep your tailgate covered, from whatever weather football season throws at you. Shop now at REI

A foldable, metal-top table for all your tailgating needs

REI Mountain Summit Gear Heavy-Duty Roll-Top Table - Large

Probably one to keep Bills' fans away from, but a metal-top table is especially important if you're using a table-top grill. Shop now at REI

Rest up, give yourself somewhere comfy to sit with all the bells and whistles

Folding chair with canopy shade

This chair truly has all the bells and whistles, with an overhead canopy shade, side shades, cup holders and more. Save 30% at Amazon

Make packing up and moving easier with a utility cart

Amazon Basics Collapsible Folding Heavy Duty Utility Wagon

Whether you're meeting up with someone, or just trying to keep things organized, add a utility cart to your list of must-haves. Shop now at Amazon

You're going to need your phone, keep it charged

Portable Charger 40000mah Power Bank

Between playing music, or checking the other games, don't let your battery die before you get to the game. Save 39% at Amazon

What is a tailgate without food and drinks?

Stock up on all of your tailgate needs, in bulk

Whether you're grabbing meat for BBQ, burgers or even tacos, you can get all your needs in bulk. Here are some top items, that you might forget to pick up:

• Meat, from steaks and chicken to burgers
• The fixings: sauces, condiments, buns, etc.
• Sides, like bags of chips or a fruit platter
• Plates, cups, cutlery, napkins or paper towels
• Drinks, juices, sodas, water and even alcohol (for those of you who are over the age of 21, of course)

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Sam's Club Club Membership

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All that food, you're gonna need somewhere to cook it

On The Go Blackstone Tailgater Grill and Griddle Combo

With football season around the corner, upgrade your tailgate with a tailgater grill that also features a griddle. Now 12% off. Shop at Wayfair

From meat to drinks, keep it all cold in a custom team Yeti cooler

Yeti Tundra 45 Hard Cooler

Keep it all cold and stay on theme with a custom NCAA Yeti cooler. Choose from up to 102 different university logos. Shop now at YETI

• Not interested in a team-specific cooler? Grab this Ninja FrostVault cooler from Amazon

Keep your drink close & your rivalry closer with a Stanley Carry-all

The All Day 30 OZ Quencher Carry-All

Stay hydrated for the entire tailgate but keep your hands free with a 30oz Quencher and Stanley's carry-all. Shop now at Stanley Shop 30oz Quenchers

The best part about tailgating is the vibe - keep them going!

JBL Flip 6 Portable Wireless Speaker

Enjoy some music or listen to pre-game show with a portable wireless speaker. Shop now at Amazon

Challenge your rivals in the parking lot to cornhole

Victory Tailgate Bean Bag Toss Game

Cornhole is a tailgate staple and you can get one for whatever team you support at Academy! Shop now at Academy Sports

Toss the ol' pigskin around before you watch the pros do it

WILSON NFL Super Grip Composite Footballs

Keep the energy up at your tailgate and play a friendly game of catch. Shop now at Amazon

Keep up with all the games without emptying your wallet

Sling Day, Weekend and Week passes

Catch the day's games, the entire weekend, or take the week and binge your favorites with new Sling Passes. Try a Sling pass today!

Rep your team with the latest gear

NCAA or NFL, grab a jersey from Fanatics

Shop jerseys at Fanatics

Whether you're heading into this season on a victory lap from Ohio State's national championship win, or reeling from Alabama's CFP snub, grab a jersey to rep your colors. Shop now at Fanatics

Rep your team with fashion-forward options from Pro Standard

Pro Standard fan gear

Pro Standard offers fashion-forward fan gear for a variety of sports that are as stylish as they are sporty. Shop NFL gear at Pro Standard Shop NCAA gear at Pro Standard

Go big or go home in Whataburger's latest collab with Academy

Whataburger x Academy Sports collab

Tailgating just got tastier! Don't just bring Whataburger, rep it in this new collab that includes shirts, spirit jerseys, dresses, snapback hats and more. Shop the Academy x Whataburger collab

Make sure your shoes match with official collections from Nike, Adidas and HeyDude

2025 Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 41 running shoe

Choose from 27 different pairs of running shoes to sport your favorite team. Shop 2025 Nike NCAA running shoes

adidas Evo SL running shoe

Shop 13 different running shoes from top adidas schools. Shop adidas NCAA collection

HeyDude's Collegiate collection

Whether you're tailgating outside Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium or climbing the stadium steps at Neyland, these slip-ons are as comfortable as they are sporty. Shop HeyDude's Collegiate collection

Be the tailgate champion! Pro-tips for the best experience

Keep the mosquitoes away

Cliganic 10 Pack Mosquito Repellent Bracelets

Mosquitoes are still out in full force, don't become their meal at your tailgate. Shop now at Amazon

Beat the weather -- stay cool in August heat, keep warm even in the Snow Bowl

Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo Fan

Football kicks off when its still touching triple-digits outside, grab this Shark fan and mister that's a favorite of Paste BN Shopping readers. Shop now at Amazon

Mr. Heater 9,000 BTU Portable Buddy Radiant Heater

As a product of the southwest, I do not do well in extreme cold, which is anything below 60. Shop now at Amazon

Care about your team and the environment with a collapsible trash bin

Wakeman Portable Trash Bag Holder - Collapsible Garbage Bin for Parties

It's great to throw the best tailgate, but it's not okay to leave your trash behind. Shop now at Amazon

Keep everything charged for the entire party with a GRECELL portable generator

GRECELL Portable Power Station and Solar Generator

Nothing ruins a party like losing the music (or game) halfway through, so make sure you can power through. Shop now at Amazon