Football can bring people together no matter what is happening in the world. The average Super Bowl LIV audience in 2020 was 102.1 millions across all platforms.
Super Bowl LV will be played on February 7, 2020, between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Super Bowl LV will be a thrilling battle between the two greatest quarterbacks in history, despite the fact that there are fewer fans in the stadium and at home.
You can still go all out for the Super Bowl this year even if your party is smaller.
Set up your viewing experience to enjoy the atmosphere of one of the nation’s most popular sporting events.
Arrange the furniture
You can influence the way you arrange your furniture by thinking about your Super Bowl viewers. Make sure to have plenty of comfortable seating facing your TV if you know that everyone will be glued to it for the entire game. Add some floor cushions or ottomans to create extra seating.
Create a separate area for your guests to chat if you think they will become bored while watching the game. Set up some chairs facing each other, with an endtable between them. If they start talking during the final quarter, you’ll know that this is not a place to watch the game. They can jump in and out of the room whenever they want to watch more football.
It’s common to rearrange furniture for a special event at home, but when it comes to the Super Bowl you need double-check the flow of the space. After you have moved all the furniture into position, take a walk around the room. Be sure to avoid walking through the TV when choosing the best path throughout the room. Make sure that no one will be confined in any way. You don’t need people to have to climb over each other every time they get up.
Enjoying the best viewing experience
You can still enjoy the games even if your TV is not the biggest. You should also consider the lighting and sound when placing your TV.
Finding the perfect balance is key to getting the best sound. The TV volume should be loud enough for you to hear and understand the game, and not get distracted by the side chatter and cheering. You don’t want to make it too loud, as that could damage the eardrums of others. You can sometimes achieve this balance by moving the couch closer to the TV. Consider installing surround sound speakers in your TV room if you have some spare time. It spreads out the sound, which makes it easier to listen at lower volumes, even when there are people around.
Check your TV screen for glare. You might not even notice this because you are used to it. But guests will. Turn your TV on Saturday morning, the same time the game is played. Close and open your blinds and turn on and off the lights. On game day, find the best lighting that will keep your screen as clear as possible.
Providing quick snack access
Snacks are essential for any Super Bowl party, no matter how big or small. You need to be able to watch the game without missing a play.
If you set up a separate food area in your TV room, all you have to do is get up and refill your plate. It should be easy to reach, but out of the way. It’s not a good idea to have to jump over people or furniture to get to another snack. You want to make sure that no one has to cross the path in front of your television.
The number of plates you have will determine how much space you need for this station. You might have to use a folding table or the bistro table that you keep on your deck. If you choose to use a table, ensure that the top is prepared so it can handle hot plates or icy drinks.
Get your snack ideas from the game.
The sky is the limit when it comes to snacks. You can choose from a wide variety of foods to serve on Super Bowl Sunday, including pizza, wings, subs, dips and more. You should consider your audience when planning your spread. For those who want to go overboard with their food spread, here are some ideas.
- All your food can be stored in a stadium-shaped setup.
- A cheeseball in the shape of a football.
- Chocolate covered football strawberries
- A fruit bowl made from watermelon carved to look like a helmet.
- The football laces are used to make deviled eggs.
These are just a few ideas to make your treats stand out. But they will keep you and others coming back for more.
Think outside the box
Skip the TV room if you live in a warm climate. Turn your Super Bowl party inside out and move it to the outside. You may be able invite even more guests to watch the game with you if you have a large screen and a proper setup. This depends on weather conditions and whether you have the necessary equipment to screen outdoors, such as:
- Projector
- Large screen
- Speakers
Before you decide where to sit, make sure that your projector is in its proper place and that no one accidentally sits in it. You should also test your speakers and internet connection to make sure everything works smoothly during game night.
You might also wish to add some grill-cooked treats to your snacking. Position it so that you can monitor the screen while you cook.
You can enjoy a game night in the comfort of your home
You can watch the Super Bowl at home. It is not unusual. And you don’t need to upgrade your house to make it party ready.
You can also keep things simple while you are still living in the home that you are preparing to sell. When listing a house, the hardest part is staging it for potential buyers. When you’re working with an off-market purchaser, a party may not be out of question.