Football season is back, and that means weekends are about to get a lot more fun.
Whether you're watching college football on Saturday, NFL football on Sunday, or hosting friends for a big rivalry game, a great football game day setup can turn watching TV into an actual event.
And you don't need to spend thousands creating a home theater to make it happen. A few smart upgrades can make your football watch party better, more comfortable, and a whole lot more fun—without paying full retail.
Make the TV the Star of Game Day
The TV is the MVP of any football watch party, so start there.
If you're still watching the game on a smaller screen, upgrading to a larger Smart TV can completely change the experience, especially when you're hosting a crowd.
At Queen of Pawns, you may find TVs from brands like Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, and more at prices below what you'd expect to pay for it if it were new. And don't overlook the possibility of adding a second TV if you regularly have multiple games competing for attention.
A two-TV setup means you can:
- Keep the main game front and center
- Follow another game at the same time
- Put a TV in the kitchen so nobody misses a play
- Create separate viewing areas for a bigger crowd
Game day tip: Decide which game gets the main screen before everyone arrives. It sounds obvious, but your guests will appreciate not spending the first quarter debating what to watch or which room to watch from.
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Give the Game Better Sound
A great picture is important. So is actually being able to hear what's happening.
Between the crowd, conversation, food and everything else going on during a football party, built-in TV speakers can have a hard time keeping up.
A soundbar, Bluetooth speaker, home theater system, or larger speaker setup can make the game feel much more immersive.
Keep an eye out for brands like Bose, JBL, Sony, Sonos, and QSC, depending on what's in stock. Queen of Pawns carries everything from individual speakers to more substantial audio equipment, so you are able to make a serious upgrade without paying serious retail prices. Visit one of our many Florida pawn shops to find the best upgrade for you!
Game day tip: If you're watching outside, test the speaker placement before kickoff. You want the people standing by the food and drinks to hear the game, too—not just the people sitting directly in front of the TV.
Make Game-Day Food Easier
Every good football party needs good food. Fortunately, game-day food doesn't have to be complicated.
Think:
- Wings
- Sliders
- Nachos
- Chili
- Dips
- Pizza
- Sandwiches
- Plenty of grab-and-go snacks
The trick is choosing food you can prepare ahead of time and refresh easily during the game.
That's where kitchen appliances can come in handy. Depending on what's available at the Queen of Pawns pawn shop near you, you can find brands like KitchenAid, Ninja, Cuisinart, Vitamix, and more.
A countertop appliance that makes prep, reheating, blending or serving easier can be a much more useful game-day upgrade than another piece of football-themed stuff you'll only use once.
Game day tip: Have most of the food ready before kickoff. Save the halftime break for a quick refresh instead of trying to cook an entire second meal.
Bring the Tailgate Home
Who says you need a stadium parking lot to have a tailgate?
A backyard homegate can be just as fun—and a lot more comfortable. Not to mention, the drinks are cheaper!
If the weather is right, move the game outside with a TV, Bluetooth speaker and a cooler full of drinks. Keep snacks nearby, turn up the game, and let everyone spread out instead of crowding around the living-room television.
Queen of Pawns carries coolers along with TVs and audio equipment, so keep an eye out for the pieces that can help you build an outdoor game-day setup without starting from scratch.
Come check out one of our pawn shops nearby to see what game-day favorites we have in stock! And because our pawn shop inventory changes constantly, you may find something you weren't even planning to shop for.
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Ready for Kickoff?
Football season gives you plenty of reasons to get people together. Plus, who doesn’t love a great game?
You don't need a giant home theater, a perfectly decorated football room, or a garage full of tailgate equipment. You just need a good screen, great sound, easy food, cold drinks and a setup that lets everyone enjoy the game.
Before you spend full retail, check Queen of Pawns first.
Stop by your local Queen of Pawns and see what TVs, speakers, soundbars, kitchen appliances, coolers and other game-day finds are waiting for you.
Your next football-season upgrade might already be on the shelf.
