Football Crafts to Make (DIY Sports Crafts)

It’s fall, and football season is upon us!  With all of the football games, including the Big Game, we have gathered so many football crafts below!

Adults will love to make these DIY sports crafts, but don’t forget the littlest fans!  Check out our great Super Bowl crafts for kids!

Don’t look away for a second or you’ll miss the blankets, throws, stadium seats, totes, and so much more!

What is the history of American football?

Believe it or not, in Ancient Greece, men played a sport very similar to American football called Episkyros.  In this game, the goal was to throw a ball over a scrimmage while avoiding being tackled.

Forms of traditional football were played throughout Europe for ages. Many scholars classified this as mob football involving handling of the ball and scrimmage formations.

These mob games were played between villages and towns. An unlimited number of players on opposing teams would clash in a crushing mass of people who would do their best to drag an inflated pig’s bladder to markers at the end of each town.

(See why it's called a pig skin?)

Now, it is considered archaic, as in some such events, the ball could be moved towards the goal in any way possible, as long as it didn’t lead to murder.  These games declined quickly in the 19th century when the Highway Act of 1835 was passed, which banned football playing on public highways.

Now, the game is much more organized, as are the football parties planned for family and friends to gather and watch.

Football Crafts to Make for Your Party

Make the snack table the center of attention with the football field table cover found below. It is made with some supplies from the hardware store and is the perfect decor for the Big Game party.

There are blankets and throws galore that can be seen by scrolling down to the bottom of the page.  Some are crocheted, others are tied fleece, and there are even more to choose from.

These football-watching blankets are great for cuddling up to watch the Big Game and can be taken to outdoor games as well, to keep warm on those cool fall days.

Keeping the table tops clear of rings from the drinks is easy with all of the cool coaster ideas below.  Take a peek; they are fun, festive, and not too difficult to make.

Scroll down to see more football crafts to prepare the fans for the Big Game! Time to get your game on!

If Football craft ideas for kids are needed, check out our page for many more ideas.