Is football the hot topic, or the only topic of discussion, among you and your chaddi buddies? Well, as the FIFA World Cup extravaganza heats up in Russia, it may be time to host a thrilling viewing party back at home. Check the timetables and invite your friends over for the next nail-biting match, or just watch all three games of the day together. Then, follow our detailed guide on where you can score everything from jerseys to booze and then, no matter who wins on the field, you sure are to be declared the ‘Host with the Most’, this World Cup!
Hosting A World Cup Party At Home? Here’s A Guide To Ensure You Score A Winner!
Jersey Score
Get into World Cup mood by donning the colours of your favorite team. Official sponsors like Adidas and Nike have stocked up their stores with jerseys and merchandise that’ll match your heroes on the field. Of course, if you are looking for more pocket-friendly, not-so authentic versions then the streets of Brigade Road are a great place to find the jersey of your choice. To complete the look, take home bottles of face paint from stores like Itsy Bitsy and smear your fan face with the hues that represent your favourite team. You can also pass these around to your invitees so that they get into the spirit of the game as well. If you are planning giveaways, these adorable, statement socks from Balenzia.
Screen Time
A football viewing party and only one, tiny TV? Nah! Gather your pals around a big screen and a projector that you can rent out from services like Technorent or Rentsher. If you prefer to go with a few extra TV screens instead, head to Central Street and strike a deal at places like Rahul Furniture and Adams Furniture will lend you flat screens for your viewing pleasure.
Drink Up
You won’t have to miss a second of the match or the excitement with services like Dunzo and LiquorKart that bring the bottles home. You can also dial up delivery services from Madhuloka, Dewars Wine Stores, and Not Just Wine And Cheese so that you can host a hassle-free party. However, do ensure that you have your ID ready so that the delivery personnel can ensure that you aren’t breaking any rules!
Eat Meet
Food and football do make for a delightful pair. For your party, you can order up bucketfuls or potfuls of biryani. If you prefer to rely on home-caterers, then this list will help you out. You can also rope in Anisa’s Kitchen for delish snacks or bring home packets of goodies from Albert Bakery or Thom’s.
Have A Ball
While the likes of Messi and Ronaldo rule the roost on the field, you can convert your home into play den too. From Chickpet or any of the party supply stores, you can pick up colourful streamers, game hats, and themed cutlery. Amazon and other sites sells foosball sets or you can plug in your XBox for a game of FIFA during half time.
A Sweet Game
No matter who wins the game, end your party on a sweet note. Bangalore is filled with talented bakers, like The Sugar Fairy, Meraki, and Happy Belly Bakes, who’ll dish out themed treats for your party.
Game On
If you are all pumped up after watching the action on the field, lace up, round up your buddies and head to these arenas for a game!
