How to Host the AFL Party of The Year
If you missed your chance to snag tickets to the world’s best game this year, there’s only one way to make up for it - throw an AFL grand final party to remember! No matter what the Ladder ends up deciding for the match, any excuse to gather your mates to watch the footy is a good one. Avoid the crowds and the overpriced beer of the pub with our Footy Season Smart eGift Card and take note of our AFL grand final party ideas!
Do your team colours as part of a footy dress up
Wearing your team colours and merch is rule #1 of being an Aussie Rules supporter, but have you ever considered going more creative with your AFL dress up? Every footy follower has a favourite player - why not embody your field hero and dress up as your favourite footy star?
Whether it’s the arm tattoos of Jordan De Goey, the beard of Marcus Bontempelli or simply the whistle and stripes of the field umpire, a dress up competition is sure to make your AFL party a memorable one. You can make your AFL dress up competition even more interesting with prizes on the line, like an AFL Store gift card which will ensure they are best dressed every grand final night.
Transform the living room into a VIP corporate box
When it comes to hosting an AFL party, a good setup is essential. Just like the stadium corporate box, you’ll want these two fundamental things: a good view of the game and comfortable seating. Make sure to have more than enough seats for everyone attending your AFL grand final party, take a trip to The Good Guys if you miss anything in your tech set up and make sure your Kayo Sports subscription is sorted. After all, few things are worse than a jumpy connection during the match.
Keep the team energised with easy & delicious footy food and drinks
Cheering the team on can work up an appetite. Fortunately, when it comes to footy food, you won’t need to be slaving over the kitchen to keep everyone happy. You’ll need your full attention on the game, after all.
Footy food is all about convenience paired with deliciousness. When preparing for your AFL party, consider some footy food recipes that you can keep warm in the oven or airfryer once your guests arrive. Don’t feel like cooking? Order all your game day footy food to your door with Uber Eats or DoorDash and stock the fridge with your favourite cold drink from Dan Murphys.
Play footy bingo and other AFL party games
You’ve heard of bingo, but have you heard of footy bingo? Footy bingo is a great way to keep the competitive energy strong during the game. Footy bingo is also ideal for those who might not be huge footy heads but want to feel more involved in the fun of your AFL party. Similar to your AFL dress up competition, we recommend upping the stakes with some prizes such as these footy season gift cards that are sure to have everyone racing to yell ‘BINGO!’.
Print out our AFL bingo cards or read about more fun AFL party games here.
Give the gift of a great AFL grand final party with Prezzee
Know a friend who likes to throw an AFL party each year? Whether it’s perfecting the home theatre setup, gathering more merch or preparing for a footy food feast, you can give your mate the ultimate helping hand with a Footy Season Smart eGift Card.
With a range of premium brands to choose from such as The AFL Store, Dan Murphys, and Rebel Sport, your giftee will be spoiled for choice when choosing which items to use their credit on. Even if their team doesn’t take home the victory, they’ll be sure to be smiling with a AFL Store Prezzee gift card.
