Start a Free NFL Pick'em Pool

Start a free NFL pick'em pool for the 2026 season in about a minute: name it, pick the rules, share one invite link. Picks lock at kickoff and standings score themselves.

Free, no member limit
No app, no passwords
Picks lock at kickoff
Standings every Tuesday
Change any rule later

Create your pool

Quick setup

1Name your pool

Pool name

2Pick type and scoring

Pick typeStraight upPick the winner. Best for mixed groups.Against the spreadFavorite must cover the line on the card.

ScoringPoints per pickEvery correct pick is worth the same.ConfidenceRank the games, biggest number on your surest pick.

More rules: points, tiebreaker, lock, start week

Points per correct pick Ignored when confidence scoring is on.Picks per week Pick-X pools: members choose only their best games each week.Tiebreaker Lock rule Spread used for grading (ATS pools) Frozen: everyone is graded on the same line, taken when the week's first game kicks off.Standings start from

3You, the commissioner

Your name Your email

We email you a link that opens your new pool. No password to remember.

Takes about a minute. Every rule can be changed later from the pool settings.

What every free NFL pick'em pool includes

Rules you controlStraight up or against the spread, points per pick or confidence, Monday night tiebreaker, per-game or per-week lock, Pick-X, start week and which spread grades the picks.

One link to joinMembers enter a name and email and tap the link we send. No passwords, no app, no member limit, and one sign-in works for every pool.

Picks that lock themselvesEach game locks at its own kickoff. Team buttons show logos, records, the spread and how the pool is leaning.

Standings that score themselvesSeason and weekly tables update as games go final, with per-week columns, percentile and shared ranks. No spreadsheet, ever.

Commissioner toolsFix a member's picks before kickoff, remove members, export a week to CSV, hand over the role, or delete the pool.

Reminders and printablesThursday and Sunday emails to anyone with missing picks, plus a printable sheet with your pool's own rules on it.

Which pool type should you choose?

Straight up

Pick the winner of every game. The easiest to explain and the best choice when the group mixes die-hards and first-timers.

Against the spread

The favorite has to win by more than the line. Evens out the field and keeps the last games of the season interesting.

Confidence points

Rank the week's games from most to least sure. Big swings, big comebacks, and nobody is out of it by Week 6.

Pick 3, 5, 7 or 10

Members choose only their best games each week. Quick to play and forgiving for people who miss a Thursday.

How to set up an NFL pick'em pool in a minute

Name it and pick a quick setupOffice classic is straight up with one point per win, the safe default for a mixed group.
Enter your name and emailWe send a link that opens your new pool. No password.
Share the invite linkCopy it from the pool page and post it in your group chat or email.
Pick and relaxMembers pick from their phones. Reminders go out, and standings are ready every Tuesday.

Why not a spreadsheet or a paid app?

	Spreadsheet	Paid pool sites	NFL Pickem Hub
Cost	Free, but your evenings	Per pool or per member	Free, no limit
Collecting picks	Texts, emails, reminders	App download and account	One link, name and email
Locking picks	Honor system	Yes	Automatic at each kickoff
Scoring	By hand every Tuesday	Yes	Live, with spreads and tiebreaker
Printable sheet	Make your own	Sometimes	Auto-made with your rules

Already have an invite?

Open the link your commissioner sent you, or enter your pool code. Want to play without a group? Join the free public NFL pick'em pool.

Free NFL pick'em pool questions

Is the NFL pick'em pool really free?

Yes. Creating a pool, inviting members, making picks and viewing standings are all free with no member limit. There are no entry fees and NFL Pickem Hub never handles money or prizes.

How do my friends join the pool?

Share your invite link or the short pool code. They enter a name and email, tap the link we email them, and they are in. There is no password and no app to install.

What scoring options does the pool support?

Straight-up or against-the-spread picks, one point or a custom number of points per correct pick, or confidence points where each game is ranked. A Monday night total-points tiebreaker is on by default.

When do picks lock?

By default each game locks at its own kickoff, so members can still pick Sunday games after Thursday night. Commissioners can switch to locking the whole week at the first kickoff.

Can I change the rules after the pool starts?

Yes. The commissioner can rename the pool, change scoring, the tiebreaker and lock mode from the pool settings page. Changes apply to games that have not locked yet.

Can I start a pool mid-season?

Yes. Pick a start week and standings count only from that week onward. Earlier weeks are ignored for everyone.

How many people can be in one pool?

There is no limit. A pool of 8 friends and an office pool of 300 work the same way, and the standings table handles both.

Does the pool work on phones?

Yes. Everything runs in the browser, so members pick on iPhone or Android with no download. A printable sheet is there for anyone who prefers paper.