Creative Football Baby Shower Ideas
As a mom of three, I know how special baby showers are—they’re a time to celebrate, laugh, and get ready for the newest addition to the team!
If you love football or are expecting during football season, a football-themed baby shower is a perfect way to score big with friends and family.
From the menu to decorations and games, here are the best football baby shower ideas to make your event a total touchdown!
🏈 Football season is the perfect time for a baby shower — especially when paired with other fall faves like teddy bears or storybook magic.
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Menu: Game Day Bites for Your Football Baby Shower
- Touchdown Tacos – A taco bar with all the fixings lets guests create their perfect plate.
- Pigskins in a Blanket – Mini hot dogs wrapped in crescent rolls for an easy, crowd-pleasing snack.
- Quarterback Queso Dip – A cheesy dip served with tortilla chips for a winning appetizer.
- Field Goal Fruit Platter – Arrange a variety of fruits in the shape of a football.
- Super Bowl Sliders – Mini burgers or pulled pork sandwiches make for a hearty option.
- Rookie Punch – A green punch (lime sherbet, lemon-lime soda, and pineapple juice) for a refreshing drink.
- Touchdown Brownies – Decorate brownies with white icing to look like footballs.
- Victory Cupcakes – Football-themed cupcakes with edible toppers or team-colored frosting.
Put your game day foods on this green tablecloth and check out these Penalty Flag Napkins.
Games: Fun Ways to Keep Guests Entertained
- Baby Bottle Football Toss – Set up baby bottles as targets and have guests toss mini footballs to knock them over.
- Guess the Baby Stats – Guests guess the baby’s birth weight, height, and due date for a fun prize. Here are the Game Day Prediction Cards (Baby Stats Guessing)
- Football Bingo – Create custom bingo cards with baby and football-related words.
- Diaper Changing Challenge – Have guests race to change a diaper on a baby doll while wearing oversized football gloves.
- Name That Play – Show baby pictures of famous football players and have guests guess who they are.
- Who Knows Mommy Best? – A fun quiz about the mom-to-be with a football twist.
Decorations: Setting the Scene for a Football Baby Shower
- Game Day Backdrop or Banner– A football field or stadium backdrop for the perfect photo booth. Get banner here!
- Balloon Goal Post – Create a goal post using yellow balloons and PVC pipes.Checkout this cool Football Balloon Arch.
- Jersey-Inspired Tablecloths – Use tablecloths resembling football jerseys with the baby’s last name and expected birth year.
- Baby MVP Banner – A banner that says “Welcome Baby MVP” in football-style lettering.
- Football-Themed Tableware – Plates, napkins, and cups decorated with football patterns.
- Mini Turf Centerpieces – Small squares of turf with mini footballs or baby-related items.
- Team Baby Onesie Garland – String together tiny football-themed onesies for a cute decorative piece.
- Referee Striped Tableware – Add some fun to your baby shower with referee striped tableware!
Love the fall vibes of a football-themed shower? These cozy and creative baby shower ideas pair perfectly with the season:
- 🍁 Fall Baby Shower Ideas – From colors to comfort food, get inspired by all things autumn
- 🌸 Blooming Baby Shower Ideas – Boho and floral themes with seasonal charm
- 🧸 Teddy Bear Baby Shower Ideas – Snuggly, soft, and perfect for cooler weather
- 📚 Storybook Baby Shower Ideas – Nostalgic and whimsical with a cozy, literary feel
- 🍯 Winnie the Pooh Baby Shower Ideas – A timeless theme with sweet, rustic energy
With these fun football baby shower ideas, your party will be a major win for everyone involved. Whether you’re celebrating a future quarterback or cheerleader, this theme is a surefire way to make the day unforgettable. Game on, and congrats on your little MVP!