The Game Day Tailgate Checklist

A great tailgate is mostly planning. Here's a checklist to get you from parking lot to kickoff without a scramble.

The setup

• Canopy or pop-up tent for shade
• Folding chairs and a folding table
• Trash bags and a recycling bag
• Wet wipes and paper towels

Food and drinks

• Cooler with ice packed the night before
• Grill, fuel and a lighter
• Tongs, a spatula and a cutting board
• Plenty of water, not just the fun stuff

Comfort

• Sunscreen
• A hat with a real brim, like the RallyFuel Rope Cap, for shade that lasts all afternoon
• A layer for when the sun goes down
• Portable phone charger

The fun

• Speaker and a game day playlist
• Cornhole or a football
• Team colors, head to toe

Before you leave

Check your stadium's tailgating rules for start times, grill policies and bag limits, and pack out everything you brought in.

Gear up for game day