Gear up for game watch parties

Game watch parties during football season are a great way to get together. As the action on the gridiron heats up, game watch hosts can consider these ways to take their parties to championship heights.

• Prioritize comfort. Depending on which sport hosts and their guests are getting together to watch, games can last anywhere from two to three hours, if not longer. Guests tend to arrive before the game begins and may stick around to discuss the game once it’s over. That means guests will be sticking around awhile, which makes it necessary for hosts to prioritize comfort. Comfort should be considered when choosing seating but also which room to host fellow fans. When hosting an indoor watch party, choose a spacious room so guests won’t feel like they’re sitting on top of one another.

• Stock up on snacks. Sports fans like their game day snacks.

Traditional fare like chips and pretzels can be offered, but hosts also can serve up additional finger foods that can be eaten while watching the game. Chicken wings, sliders, homemade nachos, and a vegetable tray are fan-friendly finger foods that can be eaten while watching all the action on the field.

• Start early. When sending invitations, encourage guests to arrive between 30 and 60 minutes before the start of the game. That ensures no one will miss a moment of the action, including hosts who will be tasked with welcoming arriving guests.

Game watches are fun ways for sports fans to get together. Some simple strategies can ensure all fans have a good time.

—MetroCreativeConnection