The best tailgate throws are the ones fans keep wearing into the stadium and back to the car. A strand in team colors turns a parking lot into a sea of matching fans and gives your crew, booster club, or sports bar an easy giveaway that builds loyalty. This guide lays out tailgate throw ideas that work for game day, from color matched beads to night game glow.
Start With Team Colors
Match your team palette and the whole tailgate looks coordinated. A printed medallion with the team name, a mascot, or your crew logo reads across the lot and into the stands. See how fans do it on our custom sports team beads page, with examples for the Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, and New Orleans Saints.
Light Up Night Games
When the sun goes down, printed beads fade but LED light-up beads glow. Prime time kickoffs, evening tailgates, and stadium light shows are made for them. Order a smaller run of LED strands for the fans who show up early and stay late, and pair them with printed beads for the daytime crowd.
Give Collectors a Doubloon
Custom doubloons turn a giveaway into a collectible. Stamp the season, a rivalry week, or a championship run on an aluminum or colored doubloon, and fans keep them year after year. They also make a great season ticket holder thank you or a fan club coin.
Ideas by Crowd
- Booster clubs: color matched medallion beads for season openers and senior nights
- Sports bars: shot glass beads for of age game day crowds
- Fan clubs: custom doubloons for rivalry weeks and road trips
- Night games: LED beads for prime time and stadium light shows
Hand Them Out at the Right Moment
Throws land best when the timing is right. Hand strands out at the gate, drop them from the upper deck after a score, stuff them into season ticket packets, or sell them at the booster table as a fundraiser. A coordinated giveaway makes casual fans feel like part of the crew.
Plan the Season, Not Just One Game
Order early and stock up for every home game, playoff push, and senior night. Most custom orders finish in 14 days or less, and one season order beats scrambling before each game. We ship to all 50 states, so booster clubs and fan groups anywhere can order. For city ideas, browse our New Orleans market page and the city pages linked across the site.
Order Tailgate Throws
Send your team colors and logo and we handle proof to production. Browse the custom bead shop, call (877) 723-2348, or contact us to plan your game day throws. See the full lineup on our custom sports team beads page.
Beads Beyond Football
Game day throws are not just for football. Baseball watch parties, basketball playoff nights, hockey game nights, and soccer supporter sections all use color matched beads to pull a crowd together. Match any team palette and hand them out at the tailgate, the bar, or the living room. Browse team ideas on our custom sports team beads page and pick the colors for your club.
Make It a Booster Fundraiser
Tailgate throws can raise money too. Sell color matched strands at the booster table for a set donation, or add a local sponsor logo to fund the run. See how groups do it on our fundraiser beads page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you match my team colors and logo?
Yes. We match team colors and print your logo, mascot, or crew name on every strand. Send your art and call (877) 723-2348.
What beads work best for a night game?
LED light-up beads glow after dark when printed beads fade. Order a smaller run of LED strands for evening tailgates and prime time kickoffs.
Do you make beads for a sports bar?
Yes. Shot glass beads fit of age game day crowds, and printed beads work for any bar promotion. Browse the shop or call (877) 723-2348.
How early should a booster club order?
Order early and stock up for the season. Most custom orders finish in 14 days or less, and one season order beats scrambling before each game.
