8 items you need to throw an Olympics watch party

Gather the whole family to celebrate the Olympics and throw your very own watch party.  (iStock )

The Summer Olympics are here again! That means all your favorites are back: gymnastics, swimming, track and field and dozens more. Whether you want to watch Simone Biles win yet another gold medal or Katie Ledecky outswim just about everyone, an Olympics watch party is the perfect way to celebrate your favorite sports with all your friends.

If you’re hosting the party this year, prepare to go all out with the decorations and grab a few things to make your viewing experience worthy of a gold medal. If you are rooting for Team USA, check out this roundup of U.S. Olympic-inspired merch including hats, t-shirts, totes and more. 

You can watch all the Olympic Games with the help of a Peacock Premium subscription. You’ll get no ads and 24/7 viewing of all your favorite sports. Plus, you can watch multiple games at once with the multi-view feature, ensuring you don’t miss any of the action.

The Olympic rings are an important party decoration for every Olympic celebration.  (Amazon )

To throw an Olympic party, you need your own set of Olympic rings! You can hang this rings banner inside or outside to show where the party’s at. To add even more festive touches, add some "go for the gold" banners around your home, too.

Original price: $12.99

Make cleaning up after the party a lot easier and more festive.  (Amazon)

Keep your table clean and show your American pride with an American flag tablecloth. You’ll get a three pack, so if you’re having a huge party, you can be prepared to cover all your tables or counter tops.

Original price: $27.99

Get a 50-pack of celebratory cups on Amazon.  (Amazon )

To celebrate this specific Olympics,