TABLE Magazine’s Ultimate Guide to Game Day

Game day isn’t just about the game itself; it’s a tradition that brings people together and we have the perfect guide. It’s about the camaraderie, the food, and the excitement that builds as kickoff approaches. Whether you’re hosting a party or joining a friend’s gathering, the key to a successful game day is creating a fun and festive atmosphere. Good food, great company, and a passionate fan base are all essential elements of the ultimate game day experience. If you’re not sure where to start, or even if you’re just looking for a few essential tips, TABLE Magazine has you covered. We’ve curated a selection of appetizers, cocktails, mocktails, and information (which is even approved by an NFL star and chef) to make sure your game day is one to remember.

TABLE Magazine’s Ultimate Guide to Game Day

Super Bowl Party Planning

Whether you need appetizers, cocktails, or just tips on making your Super Bowl party full of excitement, you’ll find it. We have pairings that’ll wow your guests, ideas to make gathering supplies easier, and classic game day foods that will have mouths watering.

The Ultimate Guide to Super Bowl Party Planning

Three people cheers three glasses of beer in the center of a spead of foods like pizza, burgers, chips.

Your Super Bowl Spread

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Super Bowl Bites and Cocktail Pairings

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Keeping Game Day Healthy

Game day food doesn’t have to be all about greasy recipes. Instead, use these recipes that encourage clean eating while keeping the dining table full of deliciousness. Think fruit dips, hummus, simple stews, and new ways of cooking veggies. Needless to say, you won’t be going back to the burgers anytime soon.

7 Easy (and Healthy) Game Day Food Recipes

A flat-lay image of an Edamame and Kale hummus dish with carrots, cucumbers, and radishes surrounding the plate.

For the Steelers Fans

With our headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, we have to cheer on our hometown team with a menu that matches that black and gold spirit. Headed out to a tailgate at Acrisure Stadium? We have bites that make enough to serve a big crowd of hungry sports fans. Staying in and hosting a party? Make sure you have cocktails and a variety of appetizers to serve all game long.

Tailgating Recipes to Kick Off Steelers Season

Keep off Steelers season with game day recipes.

Host the Ultimate Steelers Game Day Party

A woman's hand picing a moon shaped hand pie from a small blue dish with and pies dips and raw ingredients surrounding the dish on a brown paper, green and blue surface.

Need Help Creating Your Own Game Day Menu?

TABLE Magazine sat down with NFL alum and chef Eddie Jackson to talk about elevating game day to its highest capacity. He encourages to go beyond the basics and teaches us his method to making your gathering one everyone will enjoy. Plus, he even speaks on how football influences his work as a chef.

Eddie Jackson Shares His Game Day Menu Tips

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For Hockey Fans

Hockey parties and tailgating might be just as passionate as football versions. We have a hockey game day menu that’s not only on-theme but also tasty. It starts off with perfect dips for pretzels and pigs in a blanket. Then, serve up Sloppy Joe Hand Pies that take the mess away but keep the same great flavor. Finally, end with a cocktail inspired by the Zamboni and a little surprise treat for Pittsburgh Penguin fans.

The Best Hockey Game Party Menu

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Story by Kylie Thomas

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