The Easiest Way to Run Football Pools

Run football pools for friends, family, and coworkers without spreadsheets. Track picks and standings automatically and keep the season fun and organized.

Free 2‑week trial • No credit card required

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Kick off your season with a FREE 2‑week trial

Try the full platform at no cost: manage entries, track results, and keep everyone engaged all season. Continue afterward for an affordable per‑player price.

Pool Types Offered

Pick’em Pools

$1 per player

Predict every game each week. Earn a point for every correct pick—highest total wins.

Create Pool

Confidence Pools

$1 per player

Rank your picks by confidence. Higher points on surer games—score big when you’re right.

Create Pool

Survivor Pools

$1 per player

Pick one team per week. Once a team is used, it can’t be picked again. Last player standing wins.

Create Pool

Squares

$10 per board

Participate in game squares for NFL, college football, or your favorite events. Win based on score outcomes each quarter or final score.

Create Pool

Add‑ons

Enhance any pool with optional game modes and modifiers.

Survivor

+$0.50 / player

Choose one team per week—use each team once. Last player standing wins.

Spreads

Apply point spreads to level the field. Picks must beat the spread to count.

Total Points Tiebreaker

Guess total points of the final game of the week to break ties cleanly.

Skip First Week (Survivor)

Optional head start: begin survivor pools in Week 2.

Custom Scoring

Tailor scoring rules to your group’s style and preferences.

Notifications

Email reminders for pick deadlines and results.

Who We Are

Welcome to Pick the Game—the easiest way to manage your football pools and make the season more fun! If you’ve ever found yourself buried in spreadsheets, chasing down picks, and just trying to keep everything organized, we’re here to change that.

The idea for Pick the Game came from a personal experience. My dad used to run our family football pool using Excel, Filling out lines, emailing sheets, and chasing down everyone’s picks. As the pool grew, it became more time-consuming than enjoyable. That’s when I decided there had to be a better way to handle it and Pick the Game was born.

What started as a simple website to collect picks has turned into a full-fledged platform designed to make organizing your football pool easy, enjoyable, and stress-free. We take care of the logistics, so you can focus on what really matters: the competition, the camaraderie, and, of course, the game.

Whether you’re running a pool for family, friends, or coworkers, Pick the Game helps you keep everything organized and on track. No spreadsheets required. It’s all about making football season more fun, with less hassle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing

How much does it cost to join a pool?

Most pools are just $1 per player for Pick’em, Confidence, or Survivor. Want to try Squares? That’s $10 per board. Super easy, right?

When do I need to pay?

You usually pay by the start of week 3, and your pool admin will handle everything through the app. No awkward cash collection needed!

Gameplay

How does a pool actually work?

It’s simple. Everyone makes their picks right in the app, you get reminders before picks are due, and the platform keeps track of scores and standings automatically. No spreadsheets. No stress.

Can I change my picks after submitting?

It depends on what the pool admin sets. They can choose to close picks before the week starts, before Sunday games, or even before each individual game. So check the pool rules—they’ll let you know when you can make changes.

Can I join more than one pool?

Absolutely! You can be in multiple pools with the same account. Switch between them easily whenever you want.

What if I pick the wrong team?

Don’t worry—everyone has bad weeks. The app tracks everything, so even if your picks flop, your standing is updated automatically. Just have fun!

Admin & Account

How many people can I add to a pool?

As many as you want! Whether it’s a small family pool or a big office league, Pick the Game can handle it.

Can I have multiple admins?

Yep! You can promote friends or colleagues to admin so they can help manage picks and keep everything running smoothly.

How do I invite people?

Super easy! Share an invite link, a QR code, or send them an email right from the app. No printing, no fuss.

Can friends from other cities join?

Absolutely! Pick the Game works anywhere, so long-distance friends or family can join in the fun too.

Get the Pick the Game App

Take your pools on the go! Make picks, track standings, and get notifications right from your phone. Available for both iOS and Android.

Pick the Game App Screenshot

Contact Us

Questions? Send a message and we’ll get back to you shortly.