Every fall, millions celebrate the sports season by tailgating across the country. Chef Robert Irvine and influencer Virginia Lane shared hacks for throwing the best game party.

If you’re meeting up with a group of friends or other families, definitely take the potluck route by assigning different dishes and drinks to your tailgating buddies.

Whether you’re planning a block party or a tailgate bash, potlucks make life easier. Here’s how to plan a perfect one, with tips from Ali Rosen, New York’s potluck guru.

“A potluck can be for anything, like a tailgate party, which is truly a potluck scenario,” she says. For one such gathering, everyone was asked to bring soup or pie to be judged in a contest.

Know the schedule — when the lot opens, gates open and the start of the event — to ensure you can use your time effectively for an easy-breezy tailgate party. SHOP NOW Grill for the whole gang ...

Whether you’re planning a block party or a tailgate bash, potlucks make life easier. Here’s how to plan a perfect one, with tips from Ali Rosen, New York’s potluck guru.