SPORTS PICKERHow it works
Make it your school's pool
Add your school logo and colors. Pick the NFL, college football, or your own team: upload your schedule as a custom league and enter the final scores.
Ask local businesses to donate prizes
A pizza place gift card for the weekly winner, a team jersey for the champion. Sponsors get their name in front of every family in the pool.
Share it with the whole community
Send the join code home in the newsletter, put the QR flyer at games, and list the pool under "Near you" for the town.
Ways to use it
Follow your own team
Upload your football or basketball schedule from a PDF or a photo, and let everyone pick your games and the rivals around you.
Sponsor prizes
Local businesses donate the prizes. That is real support for your school, and real exposure for them.
Squares for the big game
A free squares board for Homecoming or the rivalry game, with prizes donated by sponsors.
Alumni reunion pool
Run a pool just for alumni and bring old classmates back together every week of the season.
Booster club nights
Announce weekly winners at games and give the season champion a moment on the field.
Student-friendly
Players never pay, there are no bets, and you can make the pool restricted so only people you add can join.
Raising money the right way
Keep the pool free
Many states regulate raffles and "charitable gaming". Collecting money to enter a pool or a squares board can fall under those rules and may need a permit.
Separate the donation
If you want to raise money, ask for a donation that is not required to play, or sell sponsorships to local businesses. Check your state's rules, and talk to your school or district first.
We never hold money
Sports Picker never collects or holds money. It keeps score and runs the game.
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
Can students play?
Yes, with your school's permission. Playing is free and there is no betting. Prize pools should follow your school's policies on prizes for minors.
Can we use our own team's games?
Yes. Start a custom league and upload the schedule as a PDF, a photo or a spreadsheet. You enter the final scores after each game.
Is there a discount for schools?
Ask us with the form below. We are glad to help schools and booster clubs get started.
From the blog
Pick'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 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.