In 2022, the Super Bowl saw a bit of a popularity rebound and attracted a whopping 99.18 million live TV viewers — up from a little under 92 million the year before. The point is: the Super Bowl is not just the NFL's biggest event of the year; it's one of the biggest television events, period. It also happens to be the perfect opportunity to throw a viewing party with all your closest friends and family (just remember to be cautious and careful, as the COVID pandemic is still very much a thing over three years later, now).
But throwing a Super Bowl party is not as simple as ordering a couple of pizzas and turning your TV onto the right channel — not if you want to do it right, that is. If you want to be the big hero come Sunday, February 12 when the eight remaining NFL teams will be whittled down to just the two facing off at Arizona's State Farm Stadium, you'll want to start outfitting your home, backyard and/or wherever else with the gear necessary to get it done properly — figuring out your recipes isn't a bad idea either. But you don't have to figure that out for yourself, as we've wrangled together everything you need to throw the ultimate Super Bowl party below.
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Pre-Game
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A good host knows that a party starts well before people get there, and the Super Bowl is no different. This is the gear you'll need to make sure you're prepped before the big game. That way, once kickoff happens, you can get out of the kitchen and enjoy.
The biggest game of the year deserves tech and other gear capable of capturing all its glory. For premium enjoyment, you might want to prep your living room with this gear to make the viewing experience top-notch for everyone in attendance.
Sadly, the host is almost always the one saddled with cleanup duties, especially after a likely messy Super Bowl party. If you're that host and you want to make things a little easier on yourself, all while giving your guests a proper farewell, this gear might help.