The Ultimate Tailgate Party Checklist
Everything for a serious game-day tailgate — the grill spread, the drinks cooler, the canopy, the games, and the parking-lot essentials the pros never forget.
Occasion: TailgateServes: 10+Setting: Parking lot / outdoorSeason: Fall
Clothing
- Team jersey
- Sweater
- Fleece jacket
- Rain jacket
- Poncho
Footwear
- Sneakers
Accessories
- Team colors & face paint
- Beanie
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
Toiletries & health
- Lip balm
- Medications
Tech & electronics
- Phone charger
- Power bank
Gear & essentials
- Hand warmers
- Stadium seat cushion
- Water bottle
Documents
- Wallet
- ID card
Shared group gear
- Burgers
- Hot dogs
- Bratwurst & sausages
- Chicken wings
- Veggie burgers
- Burger & hot dog buns
- Condiments & toppings
- Chili
- Chips & dip
- Guacamole & salsa
- Buffalo chicken dip
- Potato salad & coleslaw
- Veggie & cheese tray
- Cookies & brownies
- Beer & hard seltzer
- Soda & juice
- Bottled water
- Bag of ice
- Portable grill
- Charcoal or propane
- Grill tools & spatula
- Meat thermometer
- Aluminum foil & foil pans
- Cooler
- Koozies
- Bottle opener
- Plates, cups, napkins & utensils
- Serving platters & tongs
- Trash & recycling bags
- Folding table
- Folding chairs
- Pop-up canopy
- Cornhole & yard games
- Portable power station
- Bluetooth speaker
- Playing cards
- Sunscreen
- First-aid kit
- Hand sanitizer
- Paper towels
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