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Shop tailgating essentials
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
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.
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.