SPORTS PICKERHow it works
Pick the sport and the prize
NFL Sundays, March Madness, the Super Bowl or your local high school. The prize can be a gift card, a bar tab, a team jersey or bragging rights.
Brand it and list it nearby
Add your logo and colors, then list the pool under "Near you" so people within 50 miles can find it and join free.
Bring them back every week
Picks lock each week, the standings update live, and winners pick up their prize in person. That is a reason to visit, every week of the season.
Ways to use it
Bars and restaurants
A weekly pick'em with a $25 bar tab for the winner, a Super Bowl squares board for the party, and the live leaderboard on the TV. See how.
Schools and booster clubs
Get families and alumni playing all season, with prizes donated by local businesses and your school's logo on the pool. See how.
Offices and teams
A free, private pick'em that gets departments talking, with no money involved and nothing for HR to worry about. See how.
Local shops, gyms and dealers
Sponsor a featured or local pool. Your name is on the pool, the prize is a gift certificate, and winners come to you to collect it. See how.
Friendly, free and on the right side of the rules
Free to enter
Prize contests should never require a purchase to play. A prize, chance and a required purchase can make a contest an illegal lottery in many states. Keep entry free and open to anyone.
Official rules
Every sponsored pool gets official rules: who can enter, the prize, how the winner is picked, and how to claim it. Sports Picker includes a template.
We never hold the money
Sports Picker keeps score. It never takes entry fees, holds a pot or pays out winnings. It is not a sportsbook.
Every pool includes
Live scores
Results and standings update every few minutes during games.
Trash talk chat
Each pool has its own chat with stickers, GIFs and @mentions.
Reminders
Email and phone notifications before picks lock.
Works on any phone
Add it to your home screen like an app. Nothing to download.
Talk to us
Running a sponsored or corporate pool, a fundraiser, or just want ideas? Tell us a little about your group and we will get back to you, usually within one business day.
Questions
How much does it cost?
A Pool Pass is $15 for one pool for a season, and Commissioner Pro is $49 a year for as many pools as you run. Featured sponsored pools and local promotions are custom; use the form and we will put a plan together.
Do players pay anything?
No. Playing is always free for players.
Can we see players' email addresses?
No. Players' details stay private, and we never share them with sponsors. You get your name in front of local fans, and winners come to you to collect their prize.
Is this gambling?
Not the way we recommend running it. Keep entry free, give a prize, and post official rules. If your group collects money for a pot, that is between your players, and local laws apply.
From the blog
How Bars and Restaurants Use Pick'em Pools to Fill Seats on Game Day
Weekly bar-tab prizes, a Super Bowl squares party and a live leaderboard on the TV: practical ways a free pick'em pool brings regulars back every week.
For businessPick'em Pools and Squares for Schools and Booster Clubs: Spirit, Sponsors and Fundraising the Right Way
How schools and booster clubs use a free season-long pick'em to bring families and alumni together, with prizes donated by local businesses, and what to know before collecting money.
For businessOffice Pick'em Pools That Build Team Spirit (Without the Spreadsheet)
How to run a free, private office pool for the NFL, March Madness or the Super Bowl that gets departments talking, keeps HR comfortable and runs itself.
For businessGift-Card Prizes: How Local Businesses Turn a Pick'em Pool Into Repeat Customers
Why a gift certificate is the best prize for a sponsored pool, how to choose the right pool to sponsor, and how to get seen by local fans all season.
For businessHow to Run a Sponsored Pick'em Contest: Prizes, Official Rules and No Purchase Necessary
A plain checklist for businesses running a prize pool: keeping it free to enter, writing official rules, choosing prizes, and handling winners.