Hey friend,
We’re just a couple days away from the start of the NFL season!!! We are so back and I personally couldn’t be happier. This offseason felt so long, but I literally feel my fan-filled personality defrosting from the hiatus. And now that we’re back, I wanted to share a curated list of game-day essentials.
This will be the last post of the beginner’s guide to the NFL series so if you’re still catching up or just need a refresher, check out some of the previous posts here:
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One of my favorite things about football is that it’s such a social sport, and there are so many ways to enjoy game day. Most of the time, I stay at home, watching the game in my red-light therapy mask and eating sushi, but going to the stadium to watch live or attending a watch party at a friend’s house are also really great ways to watch.
No matter the location, you can always make game-day special in your own way.
I broke the essentials down by scenario:
game day from home or a friend’s place
Order your favorite takeout or cook your favorite meal at home
If you’re heading to a friend’s, bring something to share: snacks, drinks, or a home-baked treat. A fresh batch of cookies topped with your favorite ice cream flavor is always a classic. My entire family loves the vanilla and cookie dough flavors from Ice Cream for Bears (so good).
and of course, rep your favorite player’s jersey all day (it’s always going to be Jalen Hurts for me)
It’s all about the little details for an at home game-day for me.
And If you’re watching with your person, you can do something special at the start of the season. I love the idea of putting together a game day basket with favorite snacks, drinks and little trinkets you find online. <3
game day at the stadium
I always say no matter where you watch, the company around you matters the most, but nothing bottles up game-day energy quite like being at the stadium.
I’ve actually never been to an NFL game yet (that changes this season), but I did a little research for both of us to prep and make the experience as smooth as possible.
Starting off with a cute (and practical) outfit, a lot of my current favorite NFL pieces come from Off Season Brand and Abercrombie. Their collections are pretty minimalistic, which is my personal favorite way to rep my team.
Buy a clear bag (most stadiums require this for safety reasons) - Coach has a cute one, but you can buy one off of amazon that works just as well. I would just make sure to check that the dimensions match your specific stadium.
Also, check any event emails for logistics with parking and different entrances.
Comfortable shoes, there’s going to be a huge crowd and more walking involved (tailgating, getting to your seat, bathroom lines, concessions). I would think ahead about weather because stadiums are also basically outdoors and comfort make a huge difference in the entire experience.
A fully charged phone (and a portable charger) for photos, videos and tickets. In case of any reception gaps, it’s also good to pre-download your tickets on your phone.
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If you made it to the end of the series, thank you so much for reading.
Football was a sport I fell in love with as an adult and it’s so much more than just the scoreboard. It teaches you life lessons about discipline, support, perseverance, and it’s such a reminder that sports and life are more similar than we might think.
So whether you leave this season with new friends from a fanbase you picked, a new favorite player, or just something to look forward to on Sundays, the most important thing is that you have fun and create memories with the people you love.
And as an extra special token of appreciation, I’m gifting a “Women Know Ball” hat to any subscriber. To enter, just like this post by Tuesday, September 8th @ 11:59 PM EDT, and I’ll announce a winner on game day (September 9th).
There are so many incredible people on this app, women in sports especially, who deserve to be seen.
This one’s for you <3
Love!