Do game day the right way with these must-have tailgating essentials

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Get ready for football season with deals on these tailgating accessories. (Source: iStock)

For sports fans, tailgating is a treasured pastime. Spending time with other like-minded fans outside the sports stadium is a fun and memorable experience. Cookouts, music and of course, watching the game bring everyone in the parking lot together. With football season officially kicking off on September 8, tailgating will surely return in a big way.

No matter your football team of choice, if you go to a stadium on game day, you’re sure to have a great time celebrating with plenty of people who love your favorite team. With these tailgating essentials, you can be the most popular guy or girl in the parking lot.

Britech Durable Pop-up Canopy

Be prepared for any weather, or stay cool in the sun. (Source: Amazon)

$94.99 $99.99 at Amazon

Weather forecasts aren’t the most reliable thing in the world, so it never hurts to be prepared for a downpour or an exceptionally hot day. This pop-up canopy can offer you, your equipment and a few other people protection from the elements while tailgating.

Even if you don’t think you’ll need to take this canopy with you or don’t want to set it up, it never hurts to bring it along due to its low-profile storage needs. The bag can easily fit in a trunk and is light enough to carry or roll around easily. Just don’t forget to add the 5% off coupon available on the store page for extra savings.

Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill

Be every tailgater’s favorite person, and enjoy delicious burgers and hot dogs on game day with this amazing grill. (Source: Amazon)

$219.00 $232.80 at Amazon

Grilling out is a staple of tailgating, and a day of tailgating wouldn’t feel complete without burgers and hotdogs and maybe even s’mores. This portable Weber charcoal kettle grill can cook anything to perfection, no matter where the game is.

Fire up this baby, and you’ll be crowned the grill master of the parking lot. Plus, with rolling wheels and a weight of just over 30 lb, it will never be a headache to bring this along.

Cuisinart Deluxe Grill Set

Keep all your essential grilling tools organized and portable with this handy case. (Source: Amazon)

$49.97 $59.99 at Amazon

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You can’t grill without a proper grill tool set, and this best-selling Cuisinart grilling set gives you everything you might need in a convenient case. The variety of tools in this set include:

Instead of keeping your grilling tools in a bag, with this set, you can keep everything in the sleek carrying case – portable and exactly where you need it to be. Never lose any of your grilling equipment again with this best-selling set.

JBL Xtreme 2 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Bring the jams to game day. (Source: Amazon)

$199.99 at Amazon

It’s never a bad idea to keep a portable speaker with you. This holds especially true when you are tailgating. With this high-powered Amazon’s Choice JBL portable Bluetooth speaker, you can bring your music wherever you go.

Whether you are listening to the game on the radio or jamming out to some “We Will Rock You” before it starts – this waterproof speaker has you covered. With up to 15 hours of playtime and great sound quality, you’ll never need to be without quality audio when tailgating (even if it rains).

YETI Rambler 10 oz Wine Tumbler

Insulate your hot or cold beverage in style. (Source: Amazon)

$25.00 $36.77 at Amazon

Yeti is the premium name for top-shelf drink containers, and this Yeti tumbler insulates your drinks in style. This tumbler is now available for over 30% off on Amazon and comes in a wide variety of colors to keep your drink of choice cool or hot (think hot toddies for those November games) for hours.

Significantly more durable than a standard wine glass, this stainless steel tumbler keeps your drink insulated and safe from drops and spills, plus it’s dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.

Set of Three Motivational Stress Balls

Don’t let a bad loss get you down! (Source: Amazon)

$7.99 at Amazon

When we have a team we love, it’s hard to take things lightly. A poor play or ref call can make for a stressful situation when the game comes down to the wire.

Stress balls are a great way to keep the excesses of your team spirit at bay when things are getting serious. This set of three can help you and a few friends stay calm when things aren’t going your team’s way (or even gently taunt your opponents when they are).

GCI Outdoor Compact Camp Table

This table is an absolute essential for tailgating. (Source: Amazon)

$39.99 at Amazon

With a truck, you can take the term “tailgating” quite literally, but if you want a bit more surface area to work with, this compact camping table has you covered. Whether you are prepping food on it or simply want somewhere to place the things you need, a collapsible table works great.

The table can fold easily and takes up minimal space, so it never hurts to bring it along. Since it can hold up to 60 lb, you can place just about anything you’d need for tailgating on it without worrying.

Pop-Up Trash/Recycle Bin

This collapsible bin makes garbage the least of your worries on game day. (Source: Amazon)

$20.98 at Amazon

Tailgating can produce a lot of waste, and there isn’t always a trashcan or recycling bin handy in the parking lot. So why not take a trash can with you? With this pop-up trash and recycling bin, you can easily keep your waste out of sight and out of mind.

While you could lug around a plastic bin or a trash bag, these come with problems of their own. With this collapsible bin, you’ll have a low-profile and secure way to handle your tailgating trash.

Beer Pong Set

Enjoy a classic game with friends and strangers alike. (Source: Amazon)

$15.99 at Amazon

Tailgating is essentially one big communal party, and if there’s one game that’s best suited for parties, it has to be beer pong. With this simple beer pong kit, you can set up the classic party game for anyone (of age) to play.

The set comes with 11 blue and red plastic cups and four ping pong balls for the ideal beer pong experience. Enjoy your own game before or after the big game itself with this party game for you and your fellow tailgaters.

Collapsible Portable Cornhole Boards

Tailgating cornhole doesn’t have to mean dragging unwieldy wooden boards in your car. (Source: Amazon)

$29.99 $37.99 at Amazon

There’s no game better suited for the outdoor grilling experience than cornhole. While many cornhole sets are heavy and unwieldy, this Amazon’s Choice cornhole set is perfect to take along on a day of tailgating. In fact, the whole set weighs less than 4 lb and can be set up in mere minutes. It also comes in a convenient carrying case less than a foot wide.

This best-selling Amazon’s choice portable cornhole set comes with everything you need to play the game and it’s less than $30 with the additional coupon.

Be ready for the football season with these tailgating essentials

Tailgating is one of the most fun things you can do as a sports fan, and it’s even better when you bring along the right gear. If you plan on making your way to the stadium this year, you can’t miss out on these tailgating essentials. Cheer on your team on their home turf or enjoy an away game in luxury with these awesome accessories.

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