50 Easy Game-Day Party Snacks + Appetizers

NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, March Madness or Bowl games — no matter the sport, the party planning is sometimes as much fun as watching the game (especially if your team is losing). Make the party memorable (even if the game isn’t) with our menu ideas and recipes for creating a tasty buffet that all your fellow fans will enjoy. Many of our recipes are super easy and can be made the day before or in a slow cooker so you’re not spending a lot of time doing prep work. If you’re not hosting the game-day party, we’ve also got lots of make-ahead, easy-to-transport dishes that you bring to a party.

Don’t forget to decorate for the big game. We’ve got DIY football-themed centerpieces plus free printable pennants and signs.

Trade in the tortilla chips for restaurant-style potato skins topped with all the good stuff: guacamole, sour cream, scallions, cheese, bacon and whatever else you can think of.

Spice up your gathering with a chili board, a charcuterie-style arrangement that revolves around the soul-satisfying goodness of warm chili.

We all know that pizza is a crowd-pleasing food that can disappear in seconds. These hearty hand pies are a perfect accompaniment to other bite-size party snacks.