England are through to the World Cup semi-finals after edging past Norway 2-1 in a tense quarter-final that went to extra time, with Jude Bellingham once again proving the hero. Next up is a huge semi-final clash with Argentina, as the Three Lions move one step closer to ending 60 years of hurt. With summer finally showing up, there is no better excuse to gather friends, fire up the barbecue and turn your garden into the ultimate watch party.
Essential Watch Party Buys on Sale
If you are hosting, the difference between a good time and a bad time comes down to the details. The basics are simple: cold drinks that stay cold, a screen big enough for everyone to see and somewhere more comfortable to sit. We have rounded up the essentials so you can spend less time running back and forth to the kitchen and more time watching the match. Think a drinks fridge, screen projector, giant beanbags and even slushie makers – all are on sale too. As a result, none of it will set you back a small fortune, but will make you and your guests happier, from kickoff to the final whistle.
England Flag Fridge
Keep the drinks cold and the cheers loud with this England flag-wrapped 48L tabletop fridge. Big enough for beer cans and bottles, but small enough to squeeze onto a garden table or kitchen counter, it is built for this kind of occasion. Plug it in the night before kick-off, and you have a drinks station for the whole tournament. Buy Now for £45 (was £79.97).
2L Slushie Machine & Frozen Drink Maker
Keep things cool with a machine that churns out frozen slushy drinks on demand, from cocktails to mocktails. There are five preset features so you can switch between flavours with ease. The huge two-litre capacity means you can keep a steady stream of fresh, fruity drinks on tap for guests amid a heatwave. Buy Now for £109 (was £253.99).
Big Sister XL Outdoor Beanbag
Rather than assembling garden furniture for hours the night before, this oversized outdoor beanbag is generously sized to fit multiple people. It is a low-effort seating addition that is much more comfortable than a picnic blanket, and will not give you pins and needles, even if it goes to penalties. Buy Now for £49.99 (was £129).
Inflatable Outdoor Projector Screen
Turn the garden into your own personal stadium with this inflatable screen that takes just minutes to set up. Pair it with any projector for a cinema-style watch party in the garden, whatever the final score ends up. Buy Now for £79.99 (was £149.99).
Glass Trophy Beer Mug
For anyone who wants to lift silverware before England do, this glass beer mug is shaped like the World Cup trophy. It is a fun novelty glass that doubles as a pint glass, so you can cheer for the beautiful game, no matter what the final whistle says. Buy Now for £5.99 (was £19.99).
