Shop essentials for your next tailgate: Folding chairs, pop-up tents and more

What would football season be without a good tailgate?

To help you prepare to root on your favorite team, we're rounding up all of the tailgating essentials you'll need to eat, drink and celebrate. Think everything from comfortable folding chairs, folding tables and pop-up tents to cooking and serving necessities like meat thermometers and paper plates.

Plus, take advantage of Labor Day deals from Fanatics, Walmart, REI and more.

So, whether you're setting up in a stadium parking lot, securing a spot on-campus for a college football game, or recreating a game-day experience in your own backyard, check out all of our tailgating must-haves below.

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Folding chairs

11% off

Walmart

Ozark Trail Basic Quad Folding Camp Chair with Cup Holder, Red, Adult

These Ozark folding chairs are under $10! Pack a few for your family's tailgate.

• $7.88
• $8.88

• Walmart

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REI

GCI Outdoor Kickback Rocker Chair

• $67

• REI

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30% off

REI

Mountain Summit Gear Cooler Chair

• $48.89
• $69.95

• REI

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19% off

Fanatics

San Francisco 49ers Elite Chair

You can shop your team's folding chair on Fanatics.

• $55.99
• $69.99

• Fanatics

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Canopy tents

Walmart

Ozark Trail 10' x 10' Instant Slant Leg Canopy, Black, Outdoor Canopy

This outdoor canopy offers shade during a long day tailgating.

• $49.97

• Walmart

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68% off

Walmart

Ktaxon 10x10ft Pop Up Canopy Tent

• $95.99
• $299.99

• Walmart

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Amazon

CROWN SHADES 10x10 Pop up Canopy

• $139.99

• Amazon

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20% off

Fanatics

Green Bay Packers Checkerboard Tent

Show everyone who you're rooting for with your team's tent.

• $281.59
• $351.99

• Fanatics

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Cookware and serveware

40% off

Sur la Table

Sur la Table 4-Piece BBQ Tool Set

Get grilling with this handy BBQ tool set in a convenient case.

• $77.96
• $129.95

• Sur la Table

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Amazon

100% Compostable 9 Inch Heavy-Duty Paper Plates, 250 Pack, Eco-Friendly

These compostable paper plates have a 4.7-star rating and over 8,000 reviews. Buy a 250-pack and you could be set for the season! 

• $31.99

• Amazon

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Sur la Table

CDN Leave-In Meat And Poultry Cooking Thermometer

Cook up your favorite game-day meat dishes with this handy meat thermometer. 

• $19.95

• Sur la Table

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Amazon

Coleman Classic 1-Burner Butane Stove

Warm up some side dishes or prepare a hot cider for a crisp fall tailgate. 

• $31.94

• Amazon

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REI

Stanley Master Unbreakable Thermal Vacuum Bottle - 44 fl. oz.

This thermal bottle keeps drinks hot for 40 hours or cold for 35 hours, according to its product description. It has a watertight lid and fully leakproof design. 

• $72

• REI

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Walmart

Igloo 60 QT Laguna Ice Chest Cooler with Wheels, Blue

Don't forget your cooler! This one has wheels for easy transport, and locking handle and self-draining drink holders. 

• $39.98

• Walmart

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Folding tables

11% off

The Home Depot

Lifetime 8 ft. Fold-in-Half Table Almond

• $79.98
• $89.98

• The Home Depot

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Walmart

Mainstays 6 Foot Bi-Fold Plastic Folding Table, Black

Set out all of your snacks, drinks and games on this 6-foot folding table.

• $49.47

• Walmart

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17% off

Walmart

Lifetime 5-Foot Fold-in-Half Table, Gray (80861)

• $44.98
• $54.28

• Walmart

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30% off

REI

REI Co-op Outward Side Table

• $48.89
• $69.95

• REI

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25% off

Fanatics

Georgia Bulldogs Striped Design 8' Portable Folding Tailgate Table

Shop your team's tailgate table from the selection on Fanatics.

• $187.49
• $249.99

• Fanatics

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Tailgating games

Amazon

WILSON NFL Super Grip Composite Football

Get the game going with catch between friends.

• $19.95

• Amazon

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4% off

Amazon

ZENY Portable Cornhole Set

Create your own competition with a game of cornhole.

• $69.99
• $72.99

• Amazon

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Etsy

CornholeWorldwide Personalized Standard Football Field with Bags

Customize this cornhole set with your name or your favorite team. 

• $199.99

• Etsy

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L.L.Bean

Yard Games Tumbling Timbers, Large

An oversized Jenga game is fun for the whole family.

• $79

• L.L.Bean

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More tailgating picks

REI

YETI Camino Carryall 35 Tote

• $150

• REI

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Fanatics

New York Giants Fanatics Pack Tailgate Game Day Essentials T-Shirt Gift Box

Send your loved one this Fanatics tailgate essentials gift box featuring their favorite team.

• $84.99

• Fanatics

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74% off

Walmart

VILINICE Bluetooth Speakers Portable Wireless

This portable speaker is on sale for under $20! Use it to keep the music going while you wait for the game. 

• $18
• $69.99

• Walmart

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Etsy

TypicalTee Custom College Apparel Tailgate Hat

Customize your go-to tailgate hat on Etsy.

• $35

• Etsy

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25% off

Fanatics

Kansas City Chiefs Inflatable Centerpiece

You can shop your team's inflatable centerpiece from the selection on Fanatics.

• $26.24
• $34.99

• Fanatics

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