I shared this fun DIY field goal post project on Sugar Bee Crafts a few weeks ago but wanted to make sure you all saw it here as well because it’s such an easy tutorial!
And make sure to scroll down all the way to the end for some other amazing tailgating party ideas!
I made these DIY football goal posts for my game time party I hosted a few weeks ago, and they really were the star of the party table! They are so simple to make with just a few things you can pick up at your local hardware store. The instructions below make two equal sized field goal posts to put on either end of your table.
Supplies:
- One 3/4 inch x 10 foot white PVC pipe cut into the following sizes (you’ll have a little bit of extra)
- Four 12 inch pieces
- Six 6 inch pieces
- Four 3/4 inch elbow connectors
- Four 3/4 inch tee connectors
- Yellow spray paint
- Black spray paint
Instructions:
Step 1 – Put together your pieces to form the shape of a goal post using the visual below. You will only be using two of the tee connectors in this step, not all four.
Step 2 – Spray paint your two goal posts yellow. Stand up and allow to dry. While the goal posts are drying, spray paint the second tee connectors black and allow to dry.
Step 3 – Once all of the paint is dry, add the black tees to the bottom of your goal posts to make for easier standing. The goal posts should stand okay on a flat surface. If you’re putting them on a not so flat surface, you can add a coaster or other flat surface to help level the posts for standing.
And now you have perfectly sized field goal posts for your football party! Here’s a photo of the field goal posts in action. You can see the rest of the photos and ideas in last week’s football party post.
Remember all of those tailgating party ideas I promised? Everything you could ever need from food to party ideas and more all right here. Click on the images below to be taken to the individual posts for more details.
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
01/15/2015 at 1:10 pmVery cool idea! I love your set up! Touchdown!!
Melissa says
01/15/2015 at 6:06 pmI was looking on your site for a Diaper Cake that I could make for my grand daughters baby shower, but I can’t locate where you have it posted. I like the other things you have for a baby shower and plan on playing the games, I was really looking forward to trying to make the cake. Also if you have any other games to share for a baby shower that would be helpful that would be great. I’m in charge of the games and don’t want to mess anything up at this shower it’s for my step grand daughter and my husband’s ex wife will be there with her family (I’m sure with their judging score boards LOL). Thank you..
BritniV says
01/18/2015 at 7:20 pmMelissa, I only have the baby shower games that I think you already found, but just in case, here are the baby shower related posts I have on my blog. Best of luck with the shower! If you need anything else or have any other questions, just let me know.
How to Make a Diaper Cake – https://www.playpartypin.com/2014/03/how-to-make-diaper-cake-in-3-easy-steps.html
Baby Shower Favors with Free Printables https://www.playpartypin.com/2014/05/simple-baby-shower-favor-idea-and.html
Baby Shower Gift Ideas – https://www.playpartypin.com/2014/04/10-great-baby-shower-gift-ideas.html
Baby Shower Games – https://www.playpartypin.com/2014/04/three-great-baby-shower-games.html
Baby Shower Decorations – https://www.playpartypin.com/2014/03/simple-diy-spring-baby-shower.html
Chelsea says
01/16/2015 at 3:40 pmThis is so clever! Who sees PVC pipe and thinks “I’m going to make a goalpost out of these?” YOU! Because you are amazing. This post is also such a great resource for a Super Bowl party with all of those links! Thanks so much for sharing!
Also, for some reason you haven’t been showing up in my Bloglovin’ feed, but you suddenly are again so yay! I can keep up on your posts better!
BritniV says
01/18/2015 at 7:15 pmOh no! I wonder why I haven’t been showing up…glad I am now!
Mel says
07/24/2016 at 9:08 amWhere can I get the P.V.C. In the sized needed for the field goal posts?
AJ says
09/06/2017 at 10:51 pmJust made this, looks great ! Bought all the parts, but the pipe was way too loose for the connectors, and I’m not sure why I needed 4 tee connector.. I only used 2. But otherwise looks great !
Teneka says
04/15/2019 at 10:12 pmHow did you keep the paint from dripping to the bottom of post
BritniV says
04/27/2019 at 3:31 pmSpray paint doesn’t drip quite as much as regular paint, just do a few light coats so it’s not dripping.