• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Fantabulosity logo

  • All Recipes
  • Vintage Recipes
  • Holiday
  • Dinner Theme System
  • About
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • All Recipes
  • Theme Night Dinner System
  • Dinner
  • Desserts
  • Holidays
  • Contact
  • About Jessica
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×
    Home » Parties » Adult Party

    Basketball Party Ideas

    By: Jessica · Posted: Feb 9, 2021 · Updated: Sep 24, 2024 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

    • Facebook

    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone, promise! #HoopsWithCrunch #CollectiveBias

    Whether you’re hosting a basketball “viewing,” party in your home, or you’re wanting to host a basketball birthday party, you can easily throw in a few fun basketball party themed goodies, and celebrate in style. I’ve styled a few basketball party ideas in this “Basketball Watch Party,” that may help you along your party planning journey!

    Basketball Party Ideas https://fantabulosity.com

     

    More Party Ideas You’ll Love:

    • Indoor Camping Birthday Party
    • Ice Cream Party Ideas
    • Nautical Birthday Party
    • Crawfish Boil Party

    Basketball Party Ideas

    Have a favorite team? Use their team colors to design your own party, incorporate matching party printables, themed colored fabric (for a table runner), and try to think of foods that match the color scheme you’re going for! In no time, you’ll have a well-style party set-up, you can’t WAIT to show off to your guests.

    Basketball Party Ideas https://fantabulosity.com
    Basketball Party Ideas https://fantabulosity.com
    Basketball Party Ideas https://fantabulosity.com

    I COMPLETELY fell in love with this “Swish,” banner that I found by Yummy Paper, on Etsy. Although the banner caught my eye, there was a WHOLE set of paper printables that they offered, that turned out perfect for the “look,” I was going for.

    Basketball Party Ideas https://fantabulosity.com

    Feeling a bit creative, I thought that I would try to see if I could turn donut holes in to little “basketballs,” and somehow turn regular glazed donuts, in to a “net.” It may or may not look like it… but hey, it was fun. 😉

    Basketball Party Ideas https://fantabulosity.com
    Basketball Party Ideas https://fantabulosity.com

    Using rock candy is always an easy way to incorporate your party themed colors, to your table. Even more… use them as drink stirrers, and you’ve just added a bit of flair to a normal drinking class, mason jar, bottle, etc.

    Basketball Party Ideas https://fantabulosity.com

    Oh yes… one of my favorite party snacks EVER. A trail mix. The ingredients for a simple snack mix, can be switched out to what you have on hand, or what colors that you want to match your theme. Believe it or not, it’s always one of my guests favorites too. They always rave at how much they love a simple snack like this.

    Basketball Party Ideas https://fantabulosity.com

    Who wouldn’t love soft pretzels at a party snacking station? Serve them with a fun cheese dip, or honey mustard, and your guests may just fall in love with you!

    Basketball Party Ideas https://fantabulosity.com

    Oh pulled pork sliders. If I’m hosting a party, that’s heavy on the “man,” side… I always try to make sure to incorporate a type of “slider.” They’re easy to handle, filled with meat, and the guys love them. Well… ok… I do too. 😉

    Basketball Party Ideas https://fantabulosity.com

    Getting a little creative in the kitchen the other day, I thought I would try to find a way to use a pound of sausage that I had on hand. Knowing that I wanted one more dish for my party table, I thought I would see if I could easily create a “bite size,” finger-food. Turns out… it’s now one of my FAVORITE appetizer recipes.

    Zesty Sausage Bites

    Recipe below…

    Basketball Party Ideas https://fantabulosity.com

    Instead of using plain ole breadcrumbs for the zesty sausage bites, I thought I’d add a little “kick,” and use Cheez-It Hot & Spicy Grooves. Why not add a little flavor fun to these? I may or may not have also snacked on the Cheez-It Srirarcha Snack Mix, while doing a little party-prep too. 😉

    Basketball Party Ideas https://fantabulosity.com
    Basketball Party Ideas https://fantabulosity.com

    Zesty Sausage Bites Recipe

    Ingredients:

    • 1 lb ground sasuage, uncooked

    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

    • ½ teaspoon salt

    • ¼ cup crushed Cheez-It Hot & Spicy Grooves

    Directions:

    Combine all ingredients, and stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

    Roll sausage mixture, in to 1-in balls, and place (about 1-2 inches apart) on a cookie sheet, covered with parchment paper.

    Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

    Serve!

    Note: Large boxes of Cheez-It products are 3 for $8 the 3rd week of February – the 1st week of April.

    I put my Cheez-It Hot & Spicy crackers in a ziptop back, and crushed them in to a fine consistency.

    Basketball Party Ideas https://fantabulosity.com

    After rolling, before baking…

    Basketball Party Ideas https://fantabulosity.com

    Baked, and juices running clear and cheese is melted nicely.

    Basketball Party Ideas https://fantabulosity.com

    To better serve your guests, adding a toothpick to each zesty sausage bite, makes it easier to pick up and handle. I like grabbing fun toothpicks or food picks, to add a touch of “fancy,” if I’m able.

    Basketball Party Ideas https://fantabulosity.com
    Basketball Party Ideas https://fantabulosity.com

    Basketball Party Favor Idea:

    Found at almost any party supply store around, are little soft basketballs. These work perfect to giveaway for fun party favors at your basketball party.

    Yummy Paper offered so many fun party printable options, and even had a sign that I could edit and write in whatever I wanted. I decided that I would make one of the signs read, “Thanks for coming, we had a …” and it had a little image of a basketball underneath.

    I placed a container full of small basketballs, and placed it by the sign,  so guests would know to take one home with them, as they left!

    Basketball Party Ideas https://fantabulosity.com

    Of course if you’re not hosting a basketball party, you could always incorporate these fun ideas in whatever basketball plans that you have. When I shared a sneak peek of this party on my Facebook and Instagram the other day, I had a mom say that she couldn’t WAIT to make these basketball donuts for her sons basketball team. What a FUN treat that would be for the kiddos!

    Having a sleepover? Then make sure to check out these slumber party ideas for boys, too!

    Party Credits:

    Party Styling: Fantabulosity

    Photography: Fantabulosity

    Party Printables: Yummy Paper

    More Adult Party Themes

    • Taco bar on table with salsa, chicken, and toppings in bowls.
      Taco Party and Taco Bar Ideas
    • Christmas movie night ideas in an image collage.
      Christmas Movie Night Ideas
    • Mountain Picnic Set Up
    • hot dog toppings
      Hot Dog Bar Toppings and Ideas for Your Next Party
    Subscription Form

    Get 5 Days of Delicious & Easy Dinner Recipes!

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. Jen says

      March 05, 2024 at 7:56 am

      Where did you get the sign that says “thanks for coming we had a ball”?

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        March 06, 2024 at 8:15 am

        Hi Jen! I just made it on Canva! (Online software!)

        Reply
    2. Jeana says

      July 14, 2017 at 8:47 pm

      Hi! What did you use for your trail mix? Looks yummy!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        July 15, 2017 at 7:07 am

        Hi Jeana!
        I used popcorn, peanut m&m’s, and Golden Graham’s cereal! 🙂 But just about anything sweet/salty works for a quick trail mix combo! I hope that helps XO

        Reply
    3. Rachel says

      March 20, 2016 at 12:22 pm

      How fun! I especially love the donut hole in “the net” of the bigger donut, haha.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        March 20, 2016 at 2:22 pm

        Haha! Thank you!!! That means a lot. I was really unsure about them! Lol!

        Reply
    4. Carrie @huppiemama says

      March 16, 2016 at 4:36 pm

      I love all of these ideas, especially those delicious-looking meatballs. And sliders are certainly a staple at any ‘manly’ parties! #client

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        March 17, 2016 at 7:50 pm

        Thank you Carrie! I hope you get a chance to make them. They were to DIE FOR!

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Jessica Burgess of Fantabulosity, slicing an avocado.

    Hi, I'm Jessica! - Owner and Creator of the blog and brand, Fantabulosity.

    I’m here to teach you how to make quick and easy recipes, using simple ingredients, that your family will love.

    More about me →

    Summer Recipes

    • Close-up of pinwheel sandwiches stacked on top of one another.
      Pinwheel Sandwiches
    • Chicken macaroni salad in a bowl.
      The BEST Chicken Macaroni Salad
    • Chicken salad with grapes and apples, sitting on bread.
      Chicken Salad with Grapes and Apples
    • Serving of banana pudding on small plate.
      Quick & Easy Banana Pudding

    Popular Recipes

    • bread pudding in baking dish
      Bread Pudding Recipe: Easy Old Fashioned Recipe (With Video!)
    • Burger baked in the oven, steamed in aluminum foil, and placed on white plate.
      Burgers in the Oven
    • Oven Baked Steak with Butter and a side of potatoes
      How to Cook Steak in the Oven
    • Strawberry brownies on white marble cutting board.
      Strawberry Brownies Recipe
    • Cheeseburger Sliders
      Cheeseburger Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls
    • Baked BBQ Pork Steaks on white plate
      Pork Steaks in the Oven

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Featured In

    About

    • About Jessica
    • Contact
    • Collaborate
    • 5 Days of Delicious Dinners

    Easy Recipes

    • All Recipes
    • Dinner Recipes
    • Side Dishes
    • Desserts

    How to Cook

    • Oven-Baked
    • Stove-Top
    • No Bake
    • Slow Cooker

    Privacy Policy |Accessibility Copyright © 2025 Fantabulosity | Terms & Conditions | FTC