12 Sandwiches That Outshine Chicken Wings on Game Day

Wings might get the spotlight, but these 12 sandwiches prove who the real MVP is on game day. Hearty, handheld, and always a win, they outshine the competition every time.

Detroit Coney Dog

A person holds a chili dog topped with chopped onions and mustard—an Easy Detroit Coney Dog Recipe—while another chili dog and scattered onions rest on a wooden surface.
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A hot dog smothered in chili, mustard, and onions, Detroit’s coney is rowdy and game-day ready. Get the recipe here.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

Nine Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders on a baking sheet, with one slider separated from the group. The buns are golden brown and slightly shiny, with savory filling visible around the edges.
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Mini, cheesy, and loaded with ranch, these sliders disappear faster than a kickoff return. Get the recipe here.

Pastrami Burger

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Utah’s pastrami burger stacks smoky deli meat on a juicy patty, making wings look like an afterthought. Get the recipe here.

Steak Bomb

A steak bomb sandwich that is open face where you can see all of the ingredients.
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Piled high with steak, peppers, onions, and cheese, the steak bomb is pure fuel for cheering. Get the recipe here.

Hot Beef Sandwich

A plate featuring a classic hot beef sandwich: two slices of bread piled with shredded roast beef and brown gravy, served with a scoop of mashed potatoes smothered in rich gravy.
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Smothered in gravy, this Midwest classic doubles as pre-game comfort and post-game recovery. Get the recipe here.

Primanti Brothers Sandwich

A Primanti Brothers Sandwich on thick white bread is filled with tomato slices, coleslaw, French fries, melted cheese, and grilled meat, all stacked high on a wooden cutting board.
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Pittsburgh’s game-day hero stuffs fries and slaw inside the sandwich, no sides required. Get the recipe here.

Pueblo Slopper

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Drenched in green chile, Colorado’s slopper brings messy, fiery action to the table. Get the recipe here.

Bison Burger

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Lean and bold, Wyoming’s bison burger dominates the field with pure flavor. Get the recipe here.

Chopped Cheese

A Chopped Cheese Sandwich Recipe on a white plate, filled with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, seasoned meat, and topped with mayonnaise, set against a plain white background.
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From Harlem bodegas to living rooms on game day, chopped cheese is always a win. Get the recipe here.

Polish Boy

A Loose Meat Sandwich with toasted bread, ground beef, chopped onions, mustard, mayonnaise, and pickles sits on a wooden board beside a pile of diced raw onions.
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Cleveland piles kielbasa, fries, coleslaw, and BBQ sauce for a sandwich that rivals any tailgate plate. Get the recipe here.

Loose Meat Sandwich

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Iowa’s loose meat is sloppy, meaty, and made for watching touchdowns with friends. Get the recipe here.

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