How to Stay Warm at a Football Game

When you think of attending a football game, things like tailgating and watching top players score touchdowns come to mind. However, it is hard to enjoy these aspects of a football game if it is cold outside. While teams like the San Diego Chargers and Arizona Cardinals enjoy warm weather games at their home stadium all season long, not every team is so lucky. As the winter months hit it is important to be dressed properly at a football game to be able to stay warm and enjoy every play.


Layer Up
As the sun goes down, it is helpful to dress in layers to accommodate the change in temperature. Start with an inner layer that is capable of wicking away moisture from the skin. In this case, the layer keeps any football fan cool in warmer temperatures and warm in cooler temperatures. Materials, such as cotton, do not wick away moisture, but instead hold it inside of a garment. In this case, a wet T-shirt is going to keep a person cold and uncomfortable throughout the remainder of the football game.

Types of Layers
Once the spectator chooses a proper inner layer, the next step is to determine how many additional layers are necessary to keep warm. People should be sure to consider the amount of hours they are going to be outside, which could include tailgating time on top of the football game. Long-sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, and jackets are all going to keep the top half warm throughout a cold winter night, while long underwear and warm pants keep the bottom half toasty.


Waterproof Gear
If you are attending a game that may experience rain or snow, making sure the clothing is waterproof is just as important as having enough layers for the outing. Seams on waterproof folding are sealed, taped, or welded to prevent any moisture from getting in. Most waterproof clothing also comes with a breathability rating for consumers to know how much protection the garment offers from the outside elements.

Less than 10,000 mm offers minimal protection in intermittent rain and snow
10,000 to 15,000 mm offers medium protection in moderate rain, wind, and snow
15,000 to 20,000 mm offers exceptional protection in moderate rain, wind, or snow, along with any intermittent heavy rain or snow
More than 20,000 mm offers maximum protection for consistent heavy rain, snow, or wind


Having the appropriate waterproof gear keeps a person warm no matter the amount of precipitation that falls. Brands offer different levels of waterproofness and breathability in their clothing, so it is important to understand what the levels mean and how much warmth it provides.


Accessories
When layering up for the big game, don't forget accessories such as a hat, scarf, earmuffs, gloves, and a blanket. Mittens may keep hands warmer than gloves, as they allow fingers to share body heat. If you are going to be holding food, beverages, or props throughout the game then gloves are a better option, with hand warmers as an additional option to stick into the gloves if the temperature is cold enough. A hat, scarf, and earmuffs round out the accessories to keep warm from the neck up. If you don't mind carrying it around, bringing a blanket adds a final layer of warmth to a cold winter day.


How to Buy Warm Clothing for Football Games on eBay
From long-sleeved shirts to a hat and gloves, all warm weather clothing necessities are available from reliable sellers on eBay. To begin your search, locate the search bar located on any eBay page. For specific search results, use keywords, such as "women's blue Patagonia jacket" or "boys' Buffalo Bills sweatshirt," to find exactly for what you are looking. Spending hours outside during a football game makes it essential to wear warm clothing to ensure that you enjoy the game from beginning to end.