
To truly slay the hostess game, you need to be prepared for whatever events get thrown your way. Just when you think you’re covered for birthdays, holidays, brunches and beyond, a big game day might sneak up on you, and those often call for different tricks of the trades than typical gatherings.
We’ve got you covered. Here are some of our favorite registry items for game days, that are sure to keep your guests full and happy. Regardless of the score, you’ll always win when home-gating. (Yep—it’s a thing.)
NFL and MLB Glassware from Pottery Barn (starting at $18)
Whether you prefer football or baseball, Pottery Barn has got you covered. Beer mugs and pint glasses are available featuring your favorite team’s logo, and you can even personalize them with your name or monogram for free.
LG 4K OLED TV ($1,999,99)
The game is only as good as the screen you watch it on, right? A quality, clear television is essential to hosting sports fans of all teams and games. With its 4K UHD technology, you’ll feel like you’re right on the sidelines, while watching the action from the comfort of your own couch. Incredible color, Dolby Vision, 2160p and built in Wi-Fi Smart TV are only some of the technical features that make this TV a great option.
Sonos PLAYBAR ($699)
Ever try to watch a game in a bar that either has terrible quality sound, or the sound completely off? Game day audio can really make or break the experience. To ensure you catch all the sounds and excitement of the action, the Sonos PLAYBAR is a home theater sound bar and streaming speaker combined, which provides full-theater sound for your television, and also connects to Amazon Echo or Dot, too.
Bash Silver Beverage Tub ($69.95-$89.85)
Keep your guests in your living room and out of your busy kitchen by serving their favorite beverages on ice in an easily accessible location, and in style. Made of beautiful hand-hammered aluminum and in a neutral silver finish, it has cut out handles to make it easy to carry, and can hold plenty of cans and bottles.
Breville 4 Qt. The Smart Fryer Stainless Steel ($129.99)
Some deliciously indulgent fried food offerings and apps are a perfect pairing with game day brews and friends. Whether you make mozzarella sticks, wings, or eggrolls, The Smart Fryer by Breville has seven pre-programmed temperature settings to perfectly cook up your fan favorites.
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Express Crock Programmable Multi-Cooker ($56)
A slow cooker is essential for delicious chili and dips. This Crock-Pot model allows you to slow cook, pressure cook, sauté, steam and brown all in one convenient, space saving appliance. Its non-stick pot makes clean up a breeze, and is also dishwasher safe, so you can spend more time enjoying your company and less time scrubbing.
B. Smith Chip and Dip Server with Iron Holder ($29.99)
A proper party is often only as good as it’s chip and dip offerings, amiright? To serve in style, this Chip and Dip Server keeps the two entities separate to prevent spillage and sogginess, and makes for a pretty presentation. You might want to consider stocking up on two or three for variety in your spread.
Personalized Wall Mount Bottle Opener ($37.39)
It’s easy to lose a bottle opener, but not so much if it’s mounted on your wall! This rustic bottle opener is one part décor and one part practicality with a touch of personalization, making it the perfect addition to your registry. Handmade of rustic pine, you can opt to mount it in your kitchen, man/lady cave or bar and will never have to hear “pass the bottle opener” again.