Game Day Readiness
PRE-GAME
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Check off each item to see where your setup stands.
Free readiness guide
Is your living room ready for kickoff?
Twelve quick checks across four quarters. Check off what's already covered — your score updates live at the top.
Q1
The Picture
Screen is sized right for your seating distance
For comfortable HD/4K viewing, the screen's diagonal size (in inches) should be roughly your seating distance (in inches) divided by 1.5–2. Example: sitting 8 ft away (96 in) → ideal screen is about 48–64 inches.
Enter a distance to see your ideal screen size
No glare or washout from windows or overhead lights
Especially during 1pm and 4pm kickoffs
TV supports 4K streaming for broadcast quality
Check your streaming app's playback settings
Q2
The Sound
Commentary is clear over crowd noise
If you're turning subtitles on, this is a no
You have real speakers, not just built-in TV audio
Soundbar, surround system, or better
Volume stays balanced between plays and commercials
No one should be diving for the remote at every break
Q3
The Setup
Enough seating for a full game-day crowd
Count your regulars, then add two for unexpected guests
Audio reaches the kitchen or patio for halftime hosting
Multi-room audio, or at least a portable speaker plan
One remote controls everything, not five
Universal remote or app-based control
Q4
The Network
Wi-Fi holds up with multiple guest devices connected
Test it during a livestream, not just idle browsing
No history of buffering during big games
If it's happened before, it'll happen again
Router/mesh system is less than 3–4 years old
Wi-Fi standards move fast; old hardware bottlenecks everything
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The Snacks (bonus round)
Cooler or fridge stocked with drinks for the whole crowd
Nobody wants to miss a play running to the store
Halftime spread ready to go — wings, dips, the essentials
Prep before kickoff so you're not missing the second quarter
Snack table set up within reach of the couch
Close enough that no one has to pause the game