How to throw the best Super Bowl watch party in Lakeland

Whether you’re hosting at home or bringing your team to a sports bar, we’ve got a game plan that will have your guests naming you the MVP.

Two women smile and hold up a Michelob Ultra bottle and a Wilson football.

Go big this year with snacks that score.

Photo by @foodand.beer

Super Bowl 60 is Sunday, Feb. 8, with the Seattle Seahawks facing off against the New England Patriots. According to a recent survey by RotoGrinders, 24% of Florida party guests say the snacks available strongly affect their impression of the host. Make a good one with these tips.

How to watch

When: Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m.
Broadcast: NBC and Telemundo
Streaming: Peacock and NFL+

A few slices of pizza on a tray with a Buffalo Bills flag hanging on the wall behind it

Even though the Bills didn’t make it to the Super Bowl this year, football fans can raise a slice in their honor.

Photo by @jschrades_93

What to serve

Buffalo wings are Florida’s top Super Bowl snack, but you don’t want to wing your menu. Place an order ASAP at these local restaurants.

  • Winners Circle is taking to-go orders by phone for its 50 wings for $50 special.
  • Keep the football flair going with a Buffalo-style pie from the Bills fans at That 716 Pizza Joint.
  • In addition to wings, Low & Slow Smokehouse also offers barbecue Family Pack pre-orders.
  • Philly Steak & Wings has crowds under control with 200 wings. Plus, the huge family seafood combo is perfect for Seahawks fans.
  • If you’re just watching for Bad Bunny’s halftime performance, pre-order Puerto Rican beef + plantain empanadas by Bandidas Bake Shop.
A giant pretzel on a plate with white queso and honey mustard dipping sauces.

You’re looking at the giant pretzel from Food + Beer that comes with white queso and honey mustard.

Photo by @foodand.beer

Where to go

Not much for hosting at home? Sometimes the smartest play is rounding up your team for a watch party at a local sports bar and letting the pros handle the food + drinks.

  • The Dram House will open doors at 4 p.m. on gameday, but you can text to save the best seats in the house.
  • The party goes all night at La Gran Muralla. Dine on shrimp and wings during the game, then stay for the after-party.
  • More sports bars will also show the game. Editor’s pick: Food + Beer, which just released a seasonal Crab Fest menu that New England fans will approve of.
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