Super Bowl LIX is just around the corner. The football event of the year is happening this February 9th at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. You’re eager to watch the teams battle for the championship and see Kendrick Lamar perform the halftime show this year. It’s bound to be a game day for the books.
Consider this: why settle for watching the game on a living room couch when you can soak up all of the action in your hot tub? That’s right – you should host a Super Bowl party in your backyard this year. Nothing will ease your nerves about your team fighting for victory quite like a hot tub!
Read these hacks for getting your hot tub game-ready so that you can host a super Super Bowl party.
Super Bowl Hot Tub Party Ideas
Bring Out the Big Screen
You’ll need a way to watch the Super Bowl from your hot tub. The best way to do this is with a projector and a large outdoor screen. This entertainment setup will give your guests a huge view of the game! They won’t miss a single moment.
For the audio, get a Bluetooth speaker and position it close to the hot tub. The Bluetooth speaker should be waterproof to protect it from any accidental splashes.
Set the Scene
If this was just any football game, you could skimp on the decorations. But it’s the Super Bowl, so you need to commit to the theme!
Incorporate team colors with the help of decor like banners, tablecloths and team pennants. Use the LED lights in your hot tub to show off team colors. If your hot tub’s lights don’t have those shades, you can always purchase submersible waterproof LED lights for game day.
When all of your guests are rooting for the same team, you might want to stick to their colors. But if you have mixed company, do a combination of the two. Don’t play favorites. You want everyone to enjoy the party, no matter what jersey they wear.
Set up a viewing area outside of the hot tub. You’ll want to have outdoor heaters or a fire pit nearby to make sure everyone stays warm in the chilly weather. Turn your lounge chairs, benches and outdoor couches toward the projector screen. Have a sizable stock of comfortable pillows and blankets that guests can grab the moment that they leave the Super Bowl hot tub setup.
Plan Hot Tub Snacks and Drinks
Game day is long! You won’t get through it without a bunch of refreshments. So, make sure that you prepare snacks and drinks for all of your guests to enjoy inside and outside of the hot tub. You’ll also need game day hot tub accessories like floating inflatable food trays and attachable cup holders.
For inside the hot tub, serve simple finger foods that aren’t likely to make a huge mess. Think of sliders, veggie sticks and pigs in a blanket. Keep drinks simple. You’ll want to have bottles of water, cans of pop and cans of beer. Steer away from glass bottles – the last thing that you’ll want is for glass to break in or around the hot tub.
Let your guests have messier Super Bowl snacks, like fully loaded nachos or saucy chicken wings, outside of the hot tub. They can easily eat them in the outdoor setup when they’re taking a break from the water.
More Hot Tub Super Bowl Party Hacks
What else can you do to entertain your guests? These are some more things you can do for Super Bowl hot tub fun:
● Super Bowl Trivia: Put your guests’ football knowledge to the test with trivia questions. Have prizes (like miniature trophies) for the champions.
● Waterproof Playing Cards: Whenever there’s downtime, your guests can let out their competitive side in a game of cards. Get waterproof playing cards and a floating card table to keep up the game in the hot tub.
● Prepare a Playlist: When you’re not watching the game, play some music in the background. Add plenty of songs from Kendrick Lamar to prepare for his halftime show performance.
Safety Tips for Your Super Bowl Hot Tub Party
Whenever you’re hosting a hot tub party, you need to prioritize the safety of your guests. You want everyone to head home from the event in good shape (at worst, they should only have hurt feelings that their team lost).
Follow these hot tub safety tips on game day:
● Limit Alcohol in the Hot Tub: Alcohol’s effects can be amplified when sitting in a hot tub. So, it’s not a good space for heavy drinking. Your guests should sip drinks at a comfortable pace. You can also offer beverages with lower alcohol content, like light beer.
● Encourage Hydration: To minimize the risk of overheating, your guests should stay hydrated. Stock bottles of water and sports drinks in a cooler by the hot tub.
● Take Breaks: Everyone should take breaks from the hot tub to prevent overheating. So, guests should only stay there for 15 to 30 minutes at a time.
● Know the Warning Signs: Learn the signs of overheating from hot tubbing and what to do about them.
Prepare Your Hot Tub for Entertaining
Whenever you’re planning to have guests over in your hot tub, you have to take steps to make sure that it’s in top shape. You don’t want to have guests change into their bathing suits, walk out to the hot tub and stop in their tracks when they realize that the water is frozen or cloudy. So, follow these tips to prepare your hot tub for your Super Bowl celebration.
Clean the Water
You need to routinely clean your hot tub’s water every single week. Start by testing the chemicals in the water, then balance the chemicals and do a shock treatment. This should make the water sanitary and crystal clear when you’re hosting. Take a look at these tips for keeping water crystal clear and preventing bacteria build-up.
A shock treatment should be done at least 24 hours before going into the water. Giving the chemicals time to settle will make them less harsh. Rushing into the water after a chlorine shock treatment could lead to itchy skin, irritated eyes and even nausea. That won’t make for a fun Super Bowl hot tub party.
If you haven’t been very committed to your hot tub cleaning routine, you should take a more intensive approach. Drain and refill your hot tub. Once the tub is drained, use a hot tub surface cleaner to wipe away any unsightly scum or residue from the inner walls. Take advantage of the empty tub and deep clean the filter. Deep cleaning the filter every few months is one of the regular maintenance tips you should follow as a hot-tub owner.
After you’ve finished cleaning the tub, refill it. Balance the pH levels in the water and then add a chlorine or bromine-based sanitizer. Then, your tub and the water inside of it should be clean and perfectly safe to sit in.
Routine cleaning and maintenance will do more than keep your water clear. It will preserve the quality and functionality of your hot tub’s components, too. By tackling these routine tasks, you’re making the most of your hot tub and avoiding a premature replacement.
Protect Your Tub From the Cold
Your hot tub’s water is not immune to freezing. If your tub’s not protected properly from the winter’s frigid temperatures, the water inside could freeze. Frozen water will put your hot tub viewing party on hold. It could also lead to expensive damage to your hot tub’s plumbing, heater and filter.
Protect your hot tub this season with a winter-ready cover. Take a look at the hot tub covers that are available for colder climates. These covers will have more insulation to keep the frigid temperatures from reaching the hot tub’s interior and freezing the water. For an added level of insulation, get a thermal blanket to place underneath the hot tub cover.
Take a look at these tips for choosing the best covers for your hot tub needs.
Add Safety Features
As a football fan, you know that a surprise injury can be devastating for a team. It can be devastating for your hot tub party, too. Don’t let any of your guests get hurt when they should be enjoying the game.
How can you make your hot tub safer? Start by adding steps to make your hot tub accessible. With steps, guests can easily enter and exit the hot tub. They won’t have to hoist themselves over the edge of the tub and worry about slipping onto the deck.
Get a hot tub cover lifter. You’re doing more than adding convenience to your setup with this accessory – you’re making it safer. Your hot tub cover is heavy. Lifting it improperly could lead you to throw out your back by accident. Prevent this potential injury by getting a cover lifter to make opening and closing the tub a breeze every single time.
Host a Super Bowl party like no other by using your hot tub as the main venue for the viewing. Your guests will love taking a relaxing soak in the water while they catch the game on a big outdoor screen.
So, don’t delay. Prep your hot tub right away!
