Pick'em Pools
Everyone picks every game. The platform tallies results automatically and keeps standings current all week.
From $1 per player
Create PoolPickTheGame
Football pools without the spreadsheet.
Run weekly picks, standings, reminders, and pool setup from one place so your group spends game day competing, not chasing emails.
Free 2-week trial available, or explore the demo before you officially sign up.
Start the season with less admin work.
Create a pool, invite your group, and let PickTheGame handle picks, reminders, and standings from kickoff through the final whistle.
Want to look around first? The demo lets you see what the app is like before officially signing up.
Choose the way your group plays.
Each format keeps the rules clear and the competition moving, whether your pool wants simple weekly picks or more strategy.
Confidence Pools
Rank each pick by confidence so every game carries a little more pressure and a lot more swing.
From $1 per player
Create PoolSurvivor Pools
Pick one team each week, use each team only once, and see who can outlast the field.
From $1 per player
Create PoolSquares
Run boards for football weekends and big events with simple setup and score-based winners.
$10 per board
Create PoolAdd only what makes the pool better.
Optional features stay out of the way until your group wants them.
Spreads
Apply point spreads when your group wants tighter competition.
Survivor Add-on
Layer survivor rules into other pools for extra weekly pressure.
Total Points Tiebreaker
Break ties cleanly with one final-game prediction.
Custom Scoring
Tune the rules to match the way your group already plays.
Deadline Reminders
Keep players from missing picks without sending manual follow-ups.
Skip Week One
Start survivor pools later if your season needs a softer launch.
Built because football pools should feel fun, not clerical.
PickTheGame started with the familiar routine of emailed spreadsheets, missed picks, and one organizer doing all the cleanup. The platform was built to remove that friction and keep the season centered on the people playing.
Today it gives families, friend groups, and workplaces a cleaner way to run football pools, from invites and weekly picks to standings and reminders.
Trustpilot Reviews
Pool organizers say the season feels easier here.
Feedback pulled from PickTheGame on Trustpilot.
TrustScore
4.2/5
Review Mix
100% 5-star
Latest Review
February 18, 2026
"Easy, no hassle"
"37 members. Easy, no hassle architecture. Pleasant reminders keep the pool running all season long!"
Ken | February 18, 2026
"Best looking interface"
"One of the easiest and best looking ones I've used. All the players in my team really liked the interface as well."
Scott | February 11, 2026
"Super easy to use"
"Ran a 14 person pick'em pool using Pick the Game and it was super easy. The design is clean and simple, so everyone figured it out right away."
Colin Walker | December 31, 2025
"Everything in one place"
"Easy to use everything you need in one place."
Donnell Thompson | February 11, 2026
Common questions, answered plainly.
Everything here is designed to help someone decide quickly whether PickTheGame fits their pool.
Pricing
How much does it cost to join a pool?
Most Pick'em, Confidence, and Survivor pools start at $1 per player. Squares are $10 per board.
When does PickTheGame charge for a pool?
PickTheGame charges the pool commissioner for the full pool starting in week 3. Individual players do not pay PickTheGame directly.
Gameplay
How does a pool work?
Players submit picks in the app, reminders go out before deadlines, and the standings update automatically as games finish.
Can players change picks after submitting?
That depends on the lock rules the organizer chooses. Pools can lock before the week starts, before Sunday games, or before each game.
Can one account join multiple pools?
Yes. Players can move between pools from the same account without starting over.
Admin
How many people can join?
Small family pools and large office groups both work. The platform is built to scale with the size of the season.
Can there be multiple admins?
Yes. Organizers can promote other people to help manage invites, settings, and pool upkeep.
How do invitations work?
Invite links, QR codes, and direct email invitations keep onboarding simple for the whole group.
Bring the pool to every kickoff.
Players can make picks, check standings, and stay on top of reminders from their phone, whether the pool lives in the office, the family group chat, or both.
Talk to the team.
Questions about setup, pricing, or how to run your group? Send a note and we will get back to you.