A football party in the garden can be an atmospheric and unforgettable experience - provided you are well prepared.
Whether it's the Champions League, the DFB final, the European Championship or the World Cup - football fans really get their money's worth many a year. Especially at the European Championships or the World Cup, the games are always very big. There is public viewing on every corner. However, the venues are often quite overcrowded. You often have to wait a while for a beer, other football fans press their elbows to the right and left and you can't really see anything - no wonder that for some people such a public viewing event is nothing at all.
Instead of getting angry, simply arrange to meet up with friends, colleagues and neighbors for a casual football party in the garden for the next game. In order for this to be a really successful celebration, there are a few things to think about. I would like to explain in more detail what these are in the following.
1. Playing field in view for everyone
If you want to throw a football garden party, you must of course be able to offer enough space and also ensure that every guest has a good view of the field. The small TV in the guest room is definitely not the best choice. Mobile screens, such as those available here at amazon.de, including a projector, are best suited for such events. With a width of 2 meters and a height of 1.5 meters, the guests in the back row should also be able to follow the game well.
In order not to bear the costs yourself, you could ask around in the neighborhood to see if anyone would like to get involved. So you can swap the canvas if necessary.
2. No party without decorationsHonestly, could you imagine a football party without flags, rattles and horns? Hardly, right? They are just as much a part of it as the make-up stick in black, red and gold for the World Cup and European Championship. The right decoration really gets you in the mood. So for every football party you should have:
- flag of favorite club,which can be swung at the gate
- rattles & horns to set the mood
- Hawaii chains as a decorative accessory
- Pennant chains for decoration all around
- who likes: mugs, serviettes & plates for the cozy part of the evening
3. Provide Ample Seating
Most of the guests are probably under 18, so you should have enough seats available at your garden soccer party. So your friends and acquaintances don't have to stand all the time. In principle, you can only invite as many guests as you have seats.
Beer tent sets are a space-saving alternative to many chairs. These can often be borrowed from an event service on site. However, they are often also available in hardware stores such as hornbach.de. There you will find different versions in different sizes, so that you can also choose smaller models. The investment is particularly worthwhile if you get a higher number of visitors more frequently.
But many also have a fishing chair that can be folded up in no time at all and thus easily transported. So just ask your friends. If you have one, you can bring it with you.
4. Find rain alternativeUnfortunately, you can't order the right weather for the soccer game. Of course, it can also happen that it suddenly starts to rain. No reason to drop the party. The party can be a complete success even in bad weather. All you have to do in advance is to think about an alternative in good time. Would it be possible to take everyone into the house? Or do you have a larger attic where you can accommodate all guests? If this is not the case, you can also set up a pavilion, such as those available in various sizes at f altpavillon-profi.de. The pavilions are stable, waterproof and windproof. So you don't have to worry that the slightest gust will blow it away and possibly cause damage to your neighbors.
If it doesn't rain, you didn't buy the pavilion for nothing. If the sun shines too strongly, it could happen that you hardly see anything on the screen. Then the pavilion serves as sun protection.
5. Provide food and drinks
Of course, every good party also includes something to eat and drink. With the drinks you should make sure that they are well chilled. If you don't have too many fridges,can also fill a bucket with cold water or ice cubes and keep the drinks cool in it. An ice cube machine or cool boxes filled with ice cubes and an electric cool box also offer an excellent cooling oasis. Also think of the drivers or those who do not want or are not allowed to drink alcohol. A refreshing fruit punch can provide some variety here.
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In addition to delicious drinks, of course, the food should not be missing. Barbecuing is very popular at football parties. Depending on when you want to eat, someone always has to be at the grill. Personally, I always prefer so-called finger food for such parties. This can be prepared well in advance and saves stress during the football game. So that you don't have to stand alone in the kitchen for hours, you can also distribute the appetizers among your guests. It's much easier if everyone brings something.
6. Highlight the garden with lightingWhen it starts to get dark in the evening, it's time for atmospheric lighting. That makes things a little more comfortable. A chain of lights, solar lamps or torches for the environment is best suited. You can place small tea lights on the tables.
7. Children
First of all, children are always full of euphoria - they absolutely want to watch football with the grown-ups. But they don't last long on the chairs or benches, at least the younger children. They want to pursue their urge to move. Provide a small children's corner away from the football events. For boys, a ball and a goal, which can also consist of two sticks in the lawn, is sufficient. So they can emulate their great idols. Girls like to romp around or paint away in a quiet corner.
8. Note volume
In most cases, the games are over in good time before the statutory night's rest at 10 p.m. But sometimes this cannot be avoided with extra time and pen alties. If that's the case, you should be a little calmer. Or you talk to your neighbors in advance that it might be a little louder. Oftentimes, an agreement can be reached without calling the police for disturbance.