How to Make Your Home a Game-Day Getaway With Trex

From the American Century Championship to the World Cup, sports bring people together. But oftentimes the perfect game day isn't about what's on TV; it's about where you gather. Designing your deck around backyard tailgate party ideas will turn your home into the go-to destination for every sporting event.

But what makes the ideal game day getaway? Incorporating the right features into your outdoor deck design will not only boost your guests' backyard party experience, but also make your life as a host easier.

From decking that withstands touchdown-celebration spills to backyard games that’ll immerse you in the experience, here are a few ideas to help you design an outdoor space fit for game day.

What to Consider When Designing Your Tailgate Party Hub

Designing your ideal game-day backyard comes down to the details. What's most important to you as a host? What will your guests enjoy in an at-home tailgate celebration?

As you consider features to add to your decking design, ask yourself:

• Do you have a shaded area to mount or place your TV without the threat of glare?
• Are you planning to cook for your game-day gathering?
• Is there enough seating for all your guests?
• What other activities do you have available for guests who aren't glued to the game?
• Can your summer parties last all night, or will the dark shut you down?
• How well does your current deck handle spills, scratches, and other game-day accidents?

The answers to these questions can guide you toward your must-have outdoor accessories so that, once game day rolls around, you’ll be able to sit back, relax, and enjoy.

Outdoor Deck Features for Game Day

From a laidback afternoon watching tennis matches to packed Super Bowl parties hosting 30 of your most passionate friends and neighbors, these deck features will bring your backyard sports watch parties to the next level.

Composite Deck Boards

A great game day starts with a solid foundation, and for decks, this means high-quality deck boards. Trex decking is built for even the wildest game-day antics, with durable options that don't fade, stain*, or scratch like wood when it's time to celebrate. Plus, thanks to SunComfortable™ Technology, you can worry less about the sun with options engineered to be cooler** than Trex’s original boards.

*For details, visit trex.com/warranty and trex.com/care.

**Trex® decking with SunComfortable Technology stays cooler than our original boards, but like all decking, it will get hot in direct sun on hot days, especially darker colors. Care should be taken to avoid extended contact between exposed skin and the deck surface, especially with young children and those with special needs.

Outdoor Kitchens

The chef shouldn't have to miss a single play. Bring the grill to the game instead (and do it in style) with customizable, ready-made outdoor kitchen options that are built to last. Whether you prefer to use a smoker to serve up ribs or are searching for the perfect outdoor bartender's station, Trex® Outdoor Kitchens can help you build a setup that matches your preferences.

Shade Panels and Pergolas

Keep your guests cool and your TV glare-free by adding a shaded area to your outdoor space with either a pergola or decorative shade panels. Trex offers overhead shading options that will help beat the heat on game day and enhance your outdoor design with a visual focal point.

Cornhole

Put the "game" in game day by offering your guests alternative activities that keep them busy during breaks (or give them something to do when watching sports just isn’t their thing). Cornhole is one of America's favorite backyard tailgate party ideas, and Trex offers regulation-quality options designed to match the look and quality of your composite decking. Each set also includes eight all-weather bean bags and comes with a one-year warranty for the boards and a 30-day warranty for the bags.

Composite Furniture

With the average football game lasting three hours or more, your guests need a place to sit and rest. Invest in furniture that can handle any weather, like the outdoor seating and dining options from Trex® Composite Outdoor Furniture lines. Trex offers outdoor furniture in a variety of styles to match your aesthetic while maintaining the long-lasting quality you can expect from our composite materials.

Backyard Lighting

Just because the game's going late doesn't mean you should have to take your backyard party inside. Adding outdoor lighting options from Trex can illuminate your space and keep the party going all night long (or at least until your neighborhood quiet hours kick in). Whether you prefer subtle recessed lighting or deck stair lighting for optimal safety, Trex® Lighting is both easy to install and energy efficient.