Super Bowl LX kicks off on Sunday, February 8, 2026. If you have ever hosted a squares pool, you already know the pattern. Somebody volunteers, somebody gets stuck building a grid, and somebody inevitably asks if the numbers are really random.
The annoying part is never the game. It’s building the board, keeping it fair, and getting it in front of everyone fast enough that people actually fill it out.
This year, skip the setup drama. Use Google Sheets. It’s free, and you can have it ready in less than a minute.
You have two options: a clean, printable grid for parties and a dynamic version that randomizes the numbers for you, so you don’t have to manually assign digits while people are hovering over your shoulder.
Get the Super Bowl squares template in Google Sheets here.
What Super Bowl squares are, in one minute
Super Bowl squares is a simple game based on the last digit of each teamโs score. Players claim squares in a 10×10 grid. The row and column headers get numbers from 0 to 9.
At the end of each quarter and at the final, you look at the last digit of each teamโs score, match those digits to the row and column headers, and the square where they meet is the winner.
Choose the version that fits your group
The template gives you two formats, depending on how you are running the pool.
Printable static squares
Use this if you want a classic party setup, one sheet on the table, and everyone writing their name in a square. It is also the easiest option if you plan to print and tape it to a wall.
Dynamic squares with randomized numbers
Use this if you are running squares in a group chat, a remote office, or a big friend group spread across different places. The sheet randomizes the header numbers for you, which removes the most common source of arguments.
How to set it up in about 30 seconds
- Make a copy of the template into your Google Drive.
- Type the two team names into the row and column headers.
- Decide your cost per square and your payouts. Keep it simple, one payout per quarter plus the final works fine.
- Share the sheet so people can claim squares.
- When the grid is filled, set the numbers, then lock them in before kickoff.
The two rules that keep squares fair
Rule 1: Names first, numbers second
Have people claim squares before the header numbers are assigned. That is the difference between a fun pool and a spreadsheet that turns into a negotiation.
Rule 2: Freeze the numbers before kickoff
If you use the dynamic template, lock in the randomized header numbers so they do not change. The simplest method is to copy the header numbers and paste them back as values. In Google Sheets, Paste values only is Ctrl + Shift + V on Windows and ChromeOS, or Cmd + Shift + V on Mac.
What if you have fewer than 100 people?
You do not need 100 players. In most groups, a few people will claim multiple squares, or you can cap it at one square per person until everyone who wants in has a spot, then open up the remaining squares.
If you are collecting money, decide the rules before people start claiming squares. Clarity beats cleanup later.
Quick FAQ
How many squares are there?
A standard grid is 10 by 10, which gives you 100 squares total.
When do I assign the numbers?
After the names are filled in. That keeps it fair and prevents people from shopping for digits.
Can I print this?
Yes. Use the printable version if you want the cleanest layout for a wall, a table, or an office common area.
How do payouts usually work?
Most groups pay out at the end of each quarter and the final. If you want fewer payouts, do halftime and final, or final only.
How do I stop accidental edits?
Once names are in and numbers are locked, switch the share settings to view-only, or protect the header cells so nobody bumps the digits by mistake.
Get it running now
If you want a squares pool that feels organized instead of improvised, start with the template and let the sheet handle the boring part, so you can focus on the game.