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Gear Up for Fall Sports with These Tailgating Essentials

These pre-game picks will help elevate your game-day experience.

By Debbie Williams August 26, 2025 at 11:57 am

Fall football season is fast approaching — if you want to ensure that your pre-game setup will impress this season, check out these sports-themed tailgating essentials.

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Easy Seat

With insulated beverage pockets, a fold-out side table, and an adjustable shoulder strap for carrying, this chair will be your tailgate go-to. Picnic Time Washington Commanders Chair with Table: $149.99 at Dick’s, multiple area locations

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Grill Master Gear

This handy travel kit includes all your essential grilling tools — and helps keep them organized. Cuisinart 13-Piece Wooden Grill Tool Set: $24.99 at Amazon

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Tailgate Tunes

Crank up the volume on your game-day fun with this wireless speaker, which features six hours of battery life. iLive Wireless Tailgate Party Speaker: $50 at Home Depot, multiple area locations

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Party Games

With a durable, waterproof surface, this folding beer pong table can withstand friendly tailgate competition. Go Pong 8-Foot Foldable Tailgate Party Beer Pong Table: $99.99 at Wayfair

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Stadium Snacks

Elevate your serving game with this team-engraved acacia wood tray. College Football Stadium Serve Board: $75 at Uncommon Goods

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Keep Cool

This hard-sided cooler firs more than 50 cans to keep the crowd hydrated. Tundra 45 Hard Coolerr: $375 at Yeti.com

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This story originally ran in our September issue. For more stories like this, subscribe to Northern Virginia Magazine.

Debbie Williams

Debbie Williams

Senior Editor

Northern Virginia Magazine Senior Editor Debbie Williams is a George Mason University graduate and longtime NoVA resident. She has more than 20 years of experience writing and editing for a variety of nonprofit, lifestyle, and government publications, including for AARP.org and USA TODAY magazines.

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