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Shop essentials for your next tailgate: Folding chairs, pop-up tents and more

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What would football season be without a good tailgate?

To help you prepare to root on your favorite team, we're rounding up all of the tailgating essentials you'll need to eat, drink and celebrate. Think everything from comfortable folding chairs, folding tables and pop-up tents to cooking and serving necessities like meat thermometers and paper plates.

Plus, take advantage of Labor Day deals from Fanatics, Walmart, REI and more.

So, whether you're setting up in a stadium parking lot, securing a spot on-campus for a college football game, or recreating a game-day experience in your own backyard, check out all of our tailgating must-haves below.

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Folding chairs

Ozark Trail Basic Quad Folding Camp Chair with Cup Holder, Red, Adult

Price: $7.88 · 11% Savings
From Walmart

Original: $8.88

These Ozark folding chairs are under $10! Pack a few for your family's tailgate.

GCI Outdoor Kickback Rocker Chair

Price: $67 · From REI

Mountain Summit Gear Cooler Chair

Price: $48.89 · 30% Savings
From REI

Original: $69.95

San Francisco 49ers Elite Chair

Price: $55.99 · 20% Savings
From Fanatics

Original: $69.99

You can shop your team's folding chair on Fanatics.

Canopy tents

Ozark Trail 10' x 10' Instant Slant Leg Canopy, Black, Outdoor Canopy

Price: $49.97 · From Walmart

This outdoor canopy offers shade during a long day tailgating.

Ktaxon 10x10ft Pop Up Canopy Tent

Price: $95.99 · 68% Savings
From Walmart

Original: $299.99

CROWN SHADES 10x10 Pop up Canopy

Price: $139.99 · From Amazon

Green Bay Packers Checkerboard Tent

Price: $281.59 · 20% Savings
From Fanatics

Original: $351.99

Show everyone who you're rooting for with your team's tent.

Cookware and serveware

Sur la Table 4-Piece BBQ Tool Set

Price: $77.96 · 40% Savings
From Sur la Table

Original: $129.95

Get grilling with this handy BBQ tool set in a convenient case.

100% Compostable 9 Inch Heavy-Duty Paper Plates, 250 Pack, Eco-Friendly

Price: $31.99 · From Amazon

These compostable paper plates have a 4.7-star rating and over 8,000 reviews. Buy a 250-pack and you could be set for the season! 

CDN Leave-In Meat And Poultry Cooking Thermometer

Price: $19.95 · From Sur la Table

Cook up your favorite game-day meat dishes with this handy meat thermometer. 

Coleman Classic 1-Burner Butane Stove

Price: $31.94 · From Amazon

Warm up some side dishes or prepare a hot cider for a crisp fall tailgate. 

Stanley Master Unbreakable Thermal Vacuum Bottle - 44 fl. oz.

Price: $72 · From REI

This thermal bottle keeps drinks hot for 40 hours or cold for 35 hours, according to its product description. It has a watertight lid and fully leakproof design. 

Igloo 60 QT Laguna Ice Chest Cooler with Wheels, Blue

Price: $39.98 · From Walmart

Don't forget your cooler! This one has wheels for easy transport, and locking handle and self-draining drink holders. 

Editor's Picks

Folding tables

Lifetime 8 ft. Fold-in-Half Table Almond

Price: $79.98 · 11% Savings
From The Home Depot

Original: $89.98

Mainstays 6 Foot Bi-Fold Plastic Folding Table, Black

Price: $49.47 · From Walmart

Set out all of your snacks, drinks and games on this 6-foot folding table.

Lifetime 5-Foot Fold-in-Half Table, Gray (80861)

Price: $44.98 · 17% Savings
From Walmart

Original: $54.28

REI Co-op Outward Side Table

Price: $48.89 · 30% Savings
From REI

Original: $69.95

Georgia Bulldogs Striped Design 8' Portable Folding Tailgate Table

Price: $187.49 · 25% Savings
From Fanatics

Original: $249.99

Shop your team's tailgate table from the selection on Fanatics.

Tailgating games

WILSON NFL Super Grip Composite Football

Price: $19.95 · From Amazon

Get the game going with catch between friends.

ZENY Portable Cornhole Set

Price: $69.99 · 4% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $72.99

Create your own competition with a game of cornhole.

CornholeWorldwide Personalized Standard Football Field with Bags

Price: $199.99 · From Etsy

Customize this cornhole set with your name or your favorite team. 

Yard Games Tumbling Timbers, Large

Price: $79 · From L.L.Bean

An oversized Jenga game is fun for the whole family.

More tailgating picks

YETI Camino Carryall 35 Tote

Price: $150 · From REI

New York Giants Fanatics Pack Tailgate Game Day Essentials T-Shirt Gift Box

Price: $84.99 · From Fanatics

Send your loved one this Fanatics tailgate essentials gift box featuring their favorite team.

VILINICE Bluetooth Speakers Portable Wireless

Price: $18 · 74% Savings
From Walmart

Original: $69.99

This portable speaker is on sale for under $20! Use it to keep the music going while you wait for the game. 

TypicalTee Custom College Apparel Tailgate Hat

Price: $35 · From Etsy

Customize your go-to tailgate hat on Etsy.

Kansas City Chiefs Inflatable Centerpiece

Price: $26.24 · 25% Savings
From Fanatics

Original: $34.99

You can shop your team's inflatable centerpiece from the selection on Fanatics.