The Epic Guide to Frozen T-Shirt Contests

Have you ever wanted to do something crazy fun on a hot summer day? How about racing your friends to see who can wear a frozen t-shirt the fastest? A frozen t-shirt contest sounds weird, but it's actually one of the wackiest and wildest games you'll ever play. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know to host your own frosty competition!

What Exactly is a Frozen T-Shirt Contest?
A frozen t-shirt race is pretty much what it sounds like. You freeze a bunch of t-shirts overnight, and then on game day, you hand them out to teams who try to be the first to actually wear the still-frozen shirt. As the icy shirts start to melt, teams have to strategize the fastest way to thaw them out using only their body heat so they can put them on. It's a race against time - and temperature! The first team to get their frozen t-shirt over their head and arms into the sleeves wins!
Gearing Up for Your Big Chill Challenge
To get ready for the big freeze, you'll need:
• Old t-shirts (one per player). The thrift store is great for this. You don’t want to ruin nice new shirts!
• Gallon freezer bags (one per shirt to keep them contained)
• A freezer (duh). Make sure you have room for however many shirts you’ll need.
• A cooler and ice to transport the frozen shirts if needed
Pre-Game Prep Work
Soak each t-shirt in water the night before so they really soak up the moisture. About 2 cups of water per shirt does the trick.

Wring out any excess dripping water. You just want them damp, not drenched.

Neatly fold or roll up each wet t-shirt so they fit snugly in a freezer bag.

Seal the bag, lay it flat in the freezer, and let those puppies freeze overnight or up to 2 days if you want an extra icy challenge!

Game Day Rules
Once the big day arrives, here's how to play:
Divide up into teams of 3-5 players. Hand each team their frozen shirt still sealed in its bag.

On the start signal, teams open their bags and start working to thaw out their shirts using only body heat and whatever elements are around them (like the sun). No hair dryers or microwaves allowed!

The first team to fully wear their t-shirt with their head through the head hole and arms through the sleeves wins!

To make things even crazier, you can add rules like:
• No water or liquids to help thaw your shirt
• Stay inside a designated area marked off with tape/cones
• Your shirt can't have any rips or tears in it when you finish
Pro Tips from the Pros
After 87 frozen t-shirt contests, we've picked up a few tips and tricks to make your game day more epic. Here are our favorites:
🚨 Use similar-sized shirts so no team has an unfair advantage. The bigger the shirt, the easier it'll go on when frozen.
❄️ Prepare 1-2 extra frozen shirts in case any get damaged during the game so no team gets left out of the icy insanity.
☀️ Play your game on a hot, sunny summer day. The sun's warmth will help thaw those frosty shirts faster!
💧 Spray shirts with a little water right before the contest if you need to speed up melt time. Just don't overdo it!
🥶 For a harder challenge, wring out more water before freezing so shirts ice up into stiffer frozen blocks.
🧊 Use winter or ice-themed t-shirts for some added fun and theming!

Read mmore: Are Frozen Shirts Safe to Wear After Being Thawed Out?

The Heat is On!
Now that you've got the inside scoop on how to host your own frozen t-shirt contest, it's time to rally your friends and embrace the chill! This is definitely one of those games that sounds insane on paper, but once you actually give it a try, you'll have a blast. Just be warned - it gets pretty rowdy as teams scramble to claim icy victory. And you might even make some new best friends bonding over your frigid frolic! Let the icy games begin!

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Pub: 13 Apr 2025 14:54 UTC
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