Shop essentials for your next tailgate: Folding chairs, pop-up tents and more
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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
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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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San Francisco 49ers Elite Chair
You can shop your team's folding chair on Fanatics.
- $55.99
- $69.99
- Fanatics
Canopy tents
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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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Green Bay Packers Checkerboard Tent
Show everyone who you're rooting for with your team's tent.
- $281.59
- $351.99
- Fanatics
Cookware and serveware
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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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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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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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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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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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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
Folding tables
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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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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
Tailgating games
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WILSON NFL Super Grip Composite Football
Get the game going with catch between friends.
- $19.95
- Amazon
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ZENY Portable Cornhole Set
Create your own competition with a game of cornhole.
- $69.99
- $72.99
- Amazon
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CornholeWorldwide Personalized Standard Football Field with Bags
Customize this cornhole set with your name or your favorite team.
- $199.99
- Etsy
Yard Games Tumbling Timbers, Large
An oversized Jenga game is fun for the whole family.
- $79
- L.L.Bean
More tailgating picks
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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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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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TypicalTee Custom College Apparel Tailgate Hat
Customize your go-to tailgate hat on Etsy.
- $35
- Etsy
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Kansas City Chiefs Inflatable Centerpiece
You can shop your team's inflatable centerpiece from the selection on Fanatics.
- $26.24
- $34.99
- Fanatics