From Chicken Wings to Portable Grills, These Tailgating Must-Haves Are a Win for Game Day
Celebrate football season with tailgate and watch-party essentials, available from QVC.
The 2026 NFL and college football seasons have officially kicked off! And even if you're not a football fan, game days are still worth getting excited about. After all, it just doesn't get better than a tailgating spread full of hearty chili, spicy chicken wings and cheesy dips.
If you're lucky enough to attend a tailgate or host a game-day watch party this year, QVC has you covered with all of the gear you need to make the experience memorable. From portable grills to Wagyu burgers, QVC is a one-stop shop for every game day essential.
Here's everything we're ordering before next weekend's kickoff.
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Tailgating Supplies and Tools
Keep food and drinks perfectly chilled with this convenient Ninja FrostVault 30-Quart Cooler. It's on wheels, so it's easy to maneuver through crowded parking lots. Plus, it holds up to 48 cans and keeps ice frozen for days at a time. Need a bigger option. Snag the 45-quart version instead.
Get cooking with this tabletop griddle from Blackstone, which features a 22-inch cooking surface with two separate heat zones, so you can simultaneously cook different foods at different temperatures. If you love getting to the tailgate at sunrise, this griddle is a must-have for a hearty game-day breakfast. The bundle also includes a hood, griddle cover, two stainless steel spatulas, a utility apron, a griddle scraper and more.
Support your team in game-day style with this practical grilling set. Complete with a logo apron, plus a grill spatula, tongs, towel loop and bottle opener, this set is perfect for wearing and using while grilling burgers, hot dogs and more. Choose from 31 different NFL teams.
No more babysitting your barbecue and missing the game-winning touchdown. The Ninja ProChef Wireless Thermometer connects via an app to give you real-time cooking updates from the wireless thermometer probe. The probe is even safe to leave in whatever you're cooking for continuous monitoring without opening the grill.
It's not football season without a slow cooker meal! From game-day chili to big-batch dips, this programmable cooker comes with large carrying handles and an insulated bag, so it's perfect for bringing to your next tailgate.
From transporting your hot dog toppings to housing chips, veggies and dip, this LocknLock food storage container is a must-have for tailgating season. The BPA-free container has five generously sized compartments plus a round center compartment. A leak-resistant, handled lid locks in place for safe transport.
Minimize the number of utensils you need to bring and add a pair of heat-resistant gloves to your game-day grilling gear. Protect your hands and wrists from high heat, and easily handle hot foods — no tongs needed!
This lightweight gas grill is perfect for tailgates, camping and more. The Hike Crew Gas Camping Grill folds up and has an integrated handle for easy transport, and the built-in windshield protects your provisions from the elements.
Whether it's an evening game or you're keeping the party going, the Cuisinart Magnetic LED Mini Grill Lights make it easy to grill in the dark. Featuring a flexible gooseneck, each of these compact lights has a magnetic base that easily attaches to metal grills.
Tailgating Food and Desserts
It doesn't get more game day than a platter of chicken wings. Forego the labor of slow-roasting them yourself with Corky's BBQ Seasoned & Roasted Chicken Wings. The mouthwatering wings arrive fully cooked in your choice of lemon pepper or honey smoke flavors.
We love these all-beef hot dogs from Kansas City Steak Co., and your tailgate crew will, too! This 12-pack of hot dogs is perfect for your next game day. Don't forget to add the included seasoning packet for even more flavor.
Feed a crowd with this 14-pack of Wagyu Kobe-style steak burgers from Rastelli's. In testing, we loved the rich, beefy taste of the burgers and how they go from freezer to dinner in under 15 minutes. Plus, they're individually wrapped, so they're ready to add to your tailgate cooler and throw on the grill!
Bring smokehouse flavor to the stadium with these fully cooked ribs. You'll get six one-pound racks of ribs in a savory barbecue sauce (honey, original or a combo of both). Throw them on your portable grill or griddle to reheat for a delicious game-day meal.
Don't forget dessert! With flavors such as pumpkin, maple, s'mores, buckeye and chocolate chip, these cookies are perfect for every taste bud. Each one is individually wrapped, so these treats are great for setting on the dessert table and letting guests take them home afterwards.
A familiar face on Food Network, Geoffrey Zakarian's line of seasonings and salts is just what you need to take your game-day food to the next level. Each set comes complete with a poultry, fish and veggies seasoning blend, a Greek salad salt, a signature meat seasoning blend and a sea salt, so you'll have a seasoning for everything.
If you don't want to wait until you get into the stadium to have a soft pretzel, then snag this set for your tailgate. Soft-baked in small batches, these monster-sized pretzels satisfy even the biggest snack attacks. Each one is soft, chewy and so delish, and they're made with just six ingredients (flour, water, salt, brown sugar, yeast and canola oil).
Enjoy crunchy, nutty and savory snacks with this two-piece pack of nut mixes. The Get Your Snack On! mix is a blend of sweet and spicy, while the Honey BBQ Crunch mix combines honey and barbecue flavors.
Say cheers to quick and easy cocktails with this set of easy-to-use mixes. Just combine two shots of water, a shot of liquor and your mix packet, and pour over ice. Or ditch the booze and make it a mocktail by adding an extra shot of water. Enjoy four flavors: Classic Margarita, Blood Orange Mai Tai, Mint Mojito and Strawberry Mule.
