The best summers are filled with backyard barbecues, nights spent around the fire, and as many baseball games as possible. For fans with plans of watching the game from home this summer, these are some game day backyard essentials.
Outdoor Fun
A summer afternoon should be spent with the game on your TV, a cold drink in your hand, and a game of cornhole. Bring out a little competitive spirit with an Atlanta Braves cornhole bag set. Easily keep track of each player’s bags with blue and red colors. Don’t forget the cornhole game set. The orange and blue New York Mets cornhole set is the perfect addition to any backyard space meant for entertaining.
Games like the Los Angeles Dodgers battle hook and ring game set are great for keeping the party going, even during a commercial break. The ring toss game is another fun outdoor activity and is better suited for more players. Chess fans will love the St. Louis Cardinals Kubb Viking chess set. Large enough for backyard use, this game is sure to become a favorite summer memory. A St. Louis Cardinals washer toss game set encourages friendly competition among the whole family.
Baseball Hats
Baseball hats are a past-time of professional baseball. They’re also the best attire to block out the sun when spending hours in the backyard. Fans may go with a Houston Astros New Era City Connect hat or a New York Yankees New Era game hat.
Officially Licensed Sports Apparel
With summer right around the corner and a schedule full of outdoor barbecue parties, now is the time to stock up on summer attire. Officially licensed sports apparel, including T-shirts, tank tops, rompers, and shorts, will easily fill any MLB fan’s closet with a stylish wardrobe. With so many options, MLB fans can match their baseball hats to their summer attire.
MLB baseball hats that celebrate special occasions in the league are also available. The MLB All-Star Game hats are a great way to show support for your favorite team. Fans can also show off their fun, quirky side with brightly colored hats like the Los Angeles Dodgers New Era green and purple hat.
Garden Gear
Garden gnomes have long been recognized as a symbol of good luck. It never hurts to tilt the odds in favor of a favorite MLB team. Perhaps a Houston Astros garden gnome will lead the team back to the World Series this year, helping them pull out a championship. MLB garden gnomes can come in a favorite MLB color, with the garden gnome holding a baseball.
Fans looking for the perfect Father’s Day or “just because” gift should look no further than the New York Yankees FOCO grilling gnome. A fun garden gnome combines two of dad’s favorite things, barbecuing and cheering on the Yankees.
A St. Louis Cardinals two-pack button pot set is great for fans who want to show off their gardening skills along with their loyalty to their favorite MLB team. The Chicago Cubs blue team pride pot set stands out with its bold colors, making it the perfect addition to any garden. Gardening and doing yard work is a breeze with the San Francisco Giants’ utility gloves.
MLB garden stones are also a fun and practical backyard essential. Not only do they personalize a backyard garden, but they also protect the garden from people running through it. The Kansas City Royals stepping stone is in the shape of a baseball with a simple blue team logo on the front.
Tailgating Gear
Tailgating at home is a breeze with an MLB tailgate kit. Los Angeles Dodgers fanatics will have all the gear they need for watching the game from home. The tailgate gear kits come with a T-shirt, team-branded can coolers, bottle opener, decals, and yard flag. MLB tailgating gear kits also make for the perfect gift for this summer’s Memorial Day, graduation, Father’s Day, or Fourth of July celebration.
Keep partying long after the sun has gone down with an Atlanta Braves all-weather outdoor blanket. This blanket is navy blue on one side and bright red on the other side, making it the perfect way to show off the 2021 World Series Champions.
Team Jerseys
What better way is there to show MLB pride than with a team jersey? You can choose one to support teams like the San Francisco Giants or the Los Angeles Dodgers. Replica MLB jerseys are lightweight and breathable, perfect for a summer day spent outdoors. A Pittsburgh Pirates or New York Yankees jersey is also ideal attire for hosting a backyard cookout.
Fans who want to feel like they’re the VIP of the backyard may enjoy a customized replica jersey. The front of the jersey is similar to the New York Mets uniform. The back highlights the fan’s name, making this a one-of-a-kind gift. Of course, Atlanta Braves fans’ earned themselves bragging rights with the 2021 World Series Championship. This means it’s perfectly acceptable to fill a whole summer wardrobe with the best Atlanta Braves player jerseys.
Grill Items
No backyard party is complete without a juicy hamburger and a game day hot dog loaded with ketchup and mustard. Grill masters can combine two of their favorite things, grilling and baseball, with a team barbecue caddy. Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, and St. Louis Cardinals are all available barbecue caddy options.
Every MLB fan needs a double-sided apron to protect their officially licensed sports apparel and summer attire. The Kansas City Royals double-sided apron has a professional and fun side. Choose the side with the KC logo when the game is close, then swap to the character cutout on the other side when the mood is light after a win.
Don’t forget about the grilling utensils. An Atlanta Braves three-piece barbecue set includes a spatula, tongs, and fork, each with the team’s name. Two of the utensils have bottle openers. A barbecue glove is another stylish way to stay safe when grilling.
Home Decor
With home and garden flags of a favorite MLB team, fans can declare their loyalty in public. Join the San Francisco Giants Empire with a Star Wars flag or savor in a full year of bragging rights with an Atlanta Braves garden flag. Household can’t decide on the best MLB team? A house-divided flag can be a fun addition to a backyard entertaining space, but it may also require all guests to choose a side.
Game Day Cooler
A game day cooler is one of the top backyard essentials for MLB fans. Coolers keep your drinks cool, so you can stay hydrated for the whole day. The New York Yankees blue and silver nine-can cooler is perfect for smaller get-togethers. A Los Angeles Dodgers 24-can cooler is great for larger backyard parties. The carrying strap on the MLB game day coolers also makes them practical and good for on-the-go tailgating use.
Outdoor Furniture
Create the perfect backyard oasis with enough seats for the whole neighborhood. MLB-branded outdoor furniture is perfect for inviting everyone over to watch the game. Tuck a few Baltimore Orioles or New York Yankees bar stools up to the backyard bar for a fun night at home.
An MLB oak barrel table is UV-resistant and sealed, ensuring that the logo lasts. But, just in case, be sure to stock up on MLB coasters. Add easy seating to the backyard that fits more than one person with an MLB team park bench. It’s the perfect place to kick back and await the results of the game. A team bar-height director’s chair also adds a fun element to an outdoor space.
Make sure everyone has room to enjoy the delicious barbecue being served. A set of St. Louis Cardinals TV tray stands gives everyone their own space to indulge.
Sports accessories and decor for all leagues can turn any backyard into a relaxing retreat that’s perfect for game day. Essentials, like MLB furniture and outdoor games, turn the traditional game day into a backyard party that everyone is sure to enjoy. The most avid MLB fans may enjoy other branded sports collectibles and memorabilia. Items like signed baseball cards and helmets are sure to be a hit at any backyard event.
