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22 Super Bowl Party Decoration Ideas

by Dacy Knight

Jan. 21, 2016

If you're hosting your own Super Bowl party this year, you'll have a lot to plan for in terms of preparing refreshments and readying your home. While food, booze, and a big screen TV are key, Super Bowl party decorations are also a must, so here's an easy roundup of 22 ideas that work no matter which team you're rooting for.

During your Super Bowl party, you'll be entertaining from prior to kickoff through to the final second of the clock. While the game will provide most of the entertainment, make sure you've thrown a party, not just a game day gathering. With some guests arriving in face paint of their team's colors and head-to-toe fan gear, you'll want your game viewing space to reflect the same level of enthusiasm. Have your requisite banners and balloons on lock, but also turn up the excitement with unexpected additions like football throw pillows and a six-foot-tall goal post cooler for all your brews. Whip up treats to theme with cupcake toppers celebrating Super Bowl 50, and serve snacks on football-shaped plates and popcorn in football field boxes. During commercial breaks, get guests out of their seats with a photo booth and game of piñata. Regardless of which team you're rooting for this year, these decorations promise to get everyone in the game day spirit.

1. Ticket Invitations

Scoring real tickets to the Super Bowl will put you out of pocket for a while, but these significantly cheaper ticket party invitations will make attending your at-home game viewing feel kind of like the real deal.

Super Bowl 50 Ticket Invitation Download, $8.99, Etsy

2. Touchdown Banner

Get guests in the game day spirit as soon as they walk through your door with this "touchdown" banner that will have everyone throwing their hands up in the air.

Football Touchdown Banner, $22.00, Etsy

3. Football Foil Balloon

The party isn't a party without balloons, so stock up on these foil footballs. Just make sure they're fully inflated (*cough* Tom Brady *cough*).

Football Foil Balloon, $2.15, Balloon Direct

4. Confetti

Add a touch of NFL flair here and there with football confetti. Great for giving a little extra pizzazz to the buffet or coffee table.

Football Confetti, $2.39, Century Novelty

5. DIY Glitter Foam Fingers

Give guests a little something to show off their spirit.

Tutorial: Studio DIY

6. Cookie Cutters

Bake up some on-theme treats with these appropriately shaped cookie cutters.

Football Themed Cookie Cutters, $5.75, Etsy

7. Football Cupcake Toppers

Top off your cupcakes with these Super Bowl signs.

Super Bowl 50 Cupcake Toppers, $8,00, Etsy

8. Football Candles

Just because it isn't a birthday party doesn't mean there can't be candles to celebrate. Add a little light to some halftime snacking with these football flames.

4 Count Football Candles, $5.26, Amazon