Editors’ Picks: Everything You Need to Host a Kickass Super Bowl Party

Yeti Tank 45

This tub is a lifesaver come game time. Toss in some ice and your favorite canned and bottled beverages. It’ll free up valuable fridge space, and it’s easy to refill once the bev count drops. Rubber feet keep it put and thick insulated walls mean there won’t be any condensation puddling on your floor. — Sal Vaglica, Senior Editor

[$200; yeti.com]

Men's Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes Nike Super Bowl LIV Bound Game Jersey

It’s only fitting you nab a premium jersey when your team makes it to the Super Bowl—even more so if you’re a Chiefs fan, as this is their first Super Bowl appearance in 50 years. The name, number, and “Super Bowl LIV Bound” logos are screen printed, and you’ll appreciate the mesh side panels when you work up a sweat cheering. Nike recommends ordering a size up for a looser fit and two sizes up if you want to layer a sweatshirt or jacket underneath for outdoor tailgating and games. — B.S. 

[$119; nflshop.com]

Glerups Boot With Leather Sole

Comfort is rule No.1 when watching the Super Bowl. A comfy couch, a cold beer, and a plate of wings within arm’s reach are all essential—but what about your feet? That’s where Glerups comes in. These super-soft, 100-percent wool slippers will keep your feet toasty warm from kickoff to the final seconds of the game. They naturally contour to your feet for a snug fit, and the vegetable-tanned calfskin outsole provides a sure grip on slippery surfaces—should your beer end up on the floor mid-victory cheer. — Michael Charboneau, Part-time Web Editor

[$125; glerups.com]

A Super Bowl-Worthy TV

If you’re panicked about your TV’s subpar size, lack of a crisp QLED display, or overall color quality, make an upgrade before Super Bowl Sunday. You can’t beat these three. — S.V.

Best for big rooms/wide-viewing angle: Sony 75″ Class LED X950G Series 2160p Smart 4K UHD TV with HDR (model: XBR75X950G)

[$1,999.99; sony.com]

Best for budget: TCL 65″ Class 8-Series 4K OLED Dolby Vision HDR Roku Smart TV (model: 65Q825)

[$1,999.99; tclusa.com]

Best for making the TV disappear after the game: Samsung 43″ Class The Frame QLED Art Mode Smart 4K UHD TV (model: QN43LS03RAFXZA)

[$1,299.99; samsung.com]

Wüsthof Charcuterie & Cheese Set + Acacia Chopping Block

Nothing pleases a crowd like a charcuterie and cheese spread (use our tips for putting together the perfect board). But nothing sours that anticipation like shoddy presentation. Paper plates will not do. We like Wüsthof’s Acacia Chopping Block (available in varying sizes and shapes). It does double duty: Use it as your everyday board to chop vegetables and slice meat (it has a juice groove), and for special occasions you can make it the foundation of your cheese board. It’s made of solid acacia wood (it clocks in at 10 lbs), so it’s as sturdy and durable as it is eye-catching. And for the love of god, don’t use butter and steak knives to cut and serve meat and cheese. Wüsthof’s 3-Piece Plum Charcuterie & Cheese Set comprises a 5″ soft-cheese knife with blade holes to prevent sticking; a 5″ sausage knife with a serrated edge to make light work of dense links and crusty baguettes; and a 4″ pâté knife that’ll also smear cheese spreads and dips with ease. The plum wood handles lend some nice weight, balance, and control. — B.S. 

[$79.95; williams-sonoma.com]

[Wüsthof 2722 Acacia Chopping Block, $99.95; amazon.com]

A Movie Screen-Quality Projector

Rather spend your cash on a home theater projector than a TV? These two give you a minimum of 100 inches. Afraid of someone getting a warped image if they’re not sitting straight on? Invest in the LG 4K UHD HU85LA; it mitigates distortion by letting you fine-tune 12 adjustment points on the screen. — S.V. 

Best for sleek design: LG 4K UHD Laser Smart Home Theater CineBeam Projector (model: HU85LA)

[$5,999.99; lg.com]

Best for budget: Low Input Lag Console Gaming Projector with 3500lm (model: TH585)

[$599; benq.com]

Omaha Steaks Big Game Essentials

While you might have the homemade Buffalo chicken dip recipe to end all Buffalo chicken dips, it’s nice to have some appetizers you can pop in the oven while you do your own prep work (e.g. assembling cheese boards, rolling pigs in a blanket). Omaha Steaks is famed for their fish and, yes, steak, but they also have an appetizer sampler that includes two 16 oz packages of sous-vide chicken wings and four artisan flatbreads—two each of their Filet Mignon Cheesesteak and Prosciutto & Smoked Provolone. A crowd-pleasing spread for a Super Bowl feast, we’d say. — B.S.

[$60; omahasteaks.com]

Hydro Flask 12-ounce Cooler Cup

This multitasking cup puts neoprene koozies to shame. The design works as a 12-ounce insulated cup to keep drinks cold, while the silicone ring on the bottom keeps them in place without damaging coffee tables or countertops. But, like a koozie, you can slip in a standard bottle or can of beer too and keep that chilled for hours. — S.L.

[$25; hydroflask.com]

Boulevard Brewing Co. KC Pils

For all you Chiefs fans, stock up on the KC Pils, a classic American lager with pilsner malt. The hops are light and herbal, and the flavor isn’t too overpowering so you can consider this an upgrade on your typical game-day brew. — B.S.

[Prices vary by vendor; boulevard.com]

Blinking Owl Distillery Aquavit

You’ve got to stock your bar with a variety of booze to serve at your Super Bowl party. And while you can never go wrong with your scotches, bourbons, vodkas, or gins, why not add something different to your lineup? From the Southern California-based distillers at Blinking Owl comes their wildly popular, best-selling aquavit. In case you’re unfamiliar, aquavit is a Scandinavian spirit that dates back to the 15th century. Blinking Owl touts their recipe as “reminiscent of the great aquavits of Scandinavia but with a California twist.” The hero flavors in their signature aquavit are fresh dill, caraway, as well as hibiscus (which happens to be the official flower of the distillery’s home city, Santa Ana, CA). At 42.5% ABV, this drink certainly packs a punch, but goes down oh-so-smoothly served chilled or in a cocktail. — Jon Perino, West Coast Senior Editor

[Prices vary by vendor; blinkingowldistillery.com]

A More Immersive Sound System

You need a soundbar to complete the experience and make you feel like you’re right in the midst of the roaring fans at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. We’ve got two options no matter your budget. — S.V. 

Best for great sound: Sennheiser Ambeo

[$2,499.95; sennheiser.com]

Best budget: Anker Nebula Soundbar – Fire TV Edition

[$229.99; amazon.com]

Anchor Brewing Company Baykeeper IPA

If you’re a 49ers fan, it’s only fitting to drink a beer from a brewing company with origins in San Francisco. Anchor Brewing Company has a slew of standouts (like their classic Anchor Steam, an amber-colored steam beer with caramel malt and hints of banana; you’ll be hard pressed to find a low-ABV beer with as much depth of flavor.) But we urge you to try their new Baykeeper IPA, a collaboration with San Francisco Baykeeper, a local nonprofit that fights pollution. To celebrate their 30th anniversary, Anchor Brewing launched a limited-edition collaboration brew that embodies the City by the Bay. It’s a bright and juicy IPA that finishes with some dry bitterness. It’s a little hazy with a fluffy head that makes for an irresistible sipper. — B.S.

[Price varies depending on vendor; anchorbrewing.com]

WEAR By Erin Andrews White T-Shirt

This one’s for the women in your life. In our We’re With Her spotlight, Erin Andrews said, “I’m at two stadiums a week and checking out the pro shops and talking to my fellow female sports fans: There just aren’t many options beyond pink jerseys and the bedazzled stuff. I’m a big tomboy, and that’s not for me.” Enter her NFL line WEAR by Erin Andrews. Items like this T-shirt are available for every team, boasting each one’s signature color and logo. — B.S.

[$34.99; nflshop.com]

iRobot Roomba i7+ (7550)

When your Super Bowl party is over, the last thing you want to do is clean up all the crushed chips and pretzels on your floor. So why not let a robot do it? The Roomba i7+ vac uses special smart-mapping technology to learn your home’s floor plan. Open the app and dictate if you want the Roomba to do a sweep in the kitchen and living room but skip the bedrooms. When it’s done, it’ll retreat to its base where it’ll dump all matter of dirt and crumbs into a disposable bag. Which, we should add, has a capacity to hold 60 days’ worth of debris—so you don’t have to deal with it until spring training starts. — Christian O’Toole, Video Director

[$799.99; irobot.com]