How to Host a Budget-Friendly Pro Football Tailgate Party Using Fetch

Our number one tip for hosting a pro football tailgate party on a budget: redeem those Fetch points for gift cards to Sam’s Club, Walmart or Target. Turning your everyday shopping into gift card rewards makes it easy to do a budget-friendly tailgate party, regardless of which team you’re rooting for.

We’ve got more tips to deliver the best pro football tailgate party that doesn’t break the bank, but be sure you’ve got the Fetch app downloaded first so you can bank those points.

Earn rewards for tailgating and pro football parties

After you’ve got the app and you’re snapping up your receipts, we’ve got the secrets to more points: 

• Personalized Offers: Find the latest offers in the Fetch app to know what products earn you extra points. Tap the “heart” icon to add the offer to your favorites so you’ll have a list of the best products to earn you points at the store.
• Boosted Brands: Offers tend to be a single product or retailer, but you’ll also find entire brands that are boosted. Look for a flame icon next to the brand logo; the bigger the flame is, the greater the boost in points.
• Fetch Shop: Take care of your shopping in the Fetch app and earn points on nearly every dollar. Let someone else do your tailgate snack shopping or order your jersey on your phone as you make a drink run for your tailgate party.

Best pro football tailgating cities

Maybe you’re lucky enough to live near your team, but if you’re not, consider making the trip and tailgating when your team is playing in one of these cities:

• Charlotte, NC
• Chicago, IL
• Denver, CO
• Detroit, MI
• Houston, TX
• Kansas City, MO
• New Orleans, LA
• Orchard Park, NY (outside of Buffalo)
• Philadelphia, PA
• Phoenix, AZ

Whether it’s Denver’s reputation for hospitality, Philly fans’ dedication to the party or Chicago’s commitment to both, you won’t go wrong hitting up a pro football tailgate party at any of the pro football stadiums in these cities. 

Fetch helps with football party snacks and drinks

Fetch should be your first stop when planning your pro football tailgate party supplies. Choose soda (or pop) based on offers, make your chip and dip choices from boosted brands and order that slow cooker in Fetch Shop. When it’s time to stock up on your party supplies, turn those points into gift cards to get the most out of your budget.

Chips and dip

You can buy all kinds of dips from the store, but your guests will remember one you put time into, like a homemade guac or your own personal buffalo chicken dip. A good chip is one that lets the dip take center stage, so we suggest scoopable chips like Tostitos or Fritos. 

Buffalo wings

You can’t go wrong with a game-day staple like wings. If you’re in a rush, Wingstop or Dominos can be a lifesaver, but homemade will make it easier to stick to your tailgate party budget. Looking for a healthier option? Try a good buffalo cauliflower recipe.

Burgers and hot dogs

Easily the most expected (and best) football tailgate party food, it’s not a tailgate without burgers or hot dogs. Be sure you put them onto Ball Park Buns to showcase the flavor of your meat and grill. You can do quite a lot to come in under budget, but we suggest you don’t skimp on the meat.

Cheese and sausage tray

Finger foods are essential, and few will get devoured faster than a cheese and sausage tray. Your deli will have different sizes to choose from, or you could slice the cheese and sausages up yourself. Be sure to find a platter to match your pro football team-themed party plates and napkins for your tray.

Drinks

It’s good to have a variety of sodas, at least one cola (Coke or Pepsi), a lemon-lime soda (Sprite or Starry) and a diet soda (Diet Coke or Diet Dr. Pepper). You should also plan to grab a couple six packs (or a case) of your favorite beer or make a pitcher of ready-to-serve cocktails ahead of time to stay under budget. Whatever you’re drinking is going to taste better in a cup with your team’s logo on it, matching your other tailgate party supplies.

Pro football party supplies and decorations from Fetch

When you use Fetch, you can redeem your points for all kinds of gift cards, including one for the official NFL Shop. Turn your points into pro football party decorations and other tailgate essentials branded with the name, logo and colors of your favorite team, including:

• Collapsible tailgate chairs
• Collapsible tailgate tables
• Official team cornhole sets
• Inflatable mascots
• Tailgate game day essentials gift box
• 22oz tumblers
• Zone cones
• Coolers

It might be easier to make a trip to Target for football party plates, napkins and other supplies, especially if you’re watching the minutes count down to kickoff. 

Rep your favorite team with tailgate apparel in Fetch Shop

From jerseys to t-shirts to sweatshirts to hats, you’ll find official gear for your favorite team at the NFL Shop, but you can also find it in Fetch Shop in the Nike, Under Armor and Dick’s Sporting Goods sections. Tips for your football tailgate apparel:

• Order an alternate jersey for those away games.
• Prefer the good old days? Choose a throwback jersey, too.
• Find branded outerwear for when tailgating season gets cold.
• Don’t forget color-matched tennis shoes.
• Shop men’s, women’s and children’s sizes so the whole family can match.

Best gift cards to fund a tailgate party

Check your points balance, then turn those hard-earned points into gift cards to fund your tailgate party:

• NFL Shop, Nike, Under Armor or Dick’s Sporting Goods for football party decorations and branded gear
• Meijer or Kroger (including Mariano’s) for groceries
• Instacart, Dominos or Papa John’s to let someone else handle the food
• Sam’s Club, Walmart or Target for anything and everything else

Redeem your Fetch points and start planning your pro football tailgate party

Fetch is the secret to a budget-friendly football tailgate party. Open the app now to check your points and trade them for the gift card(s) you need to fund your next football party.