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Thanksgiving football squares
Three NFL games, one grid, everyone already on the couch. Each game pays on its final score with fresh numbers, so your squares stay alive all day.
How the online pool works
Step 1
Create the pool
Name it, pick the teams and the price per square, and choose how the pot is paid out.
Step 2
Share one link
Send it to the group chat. Each person types their name and taps the squares they want.
Step 3
Draw the numbers
When the board is full, draw random digits 0–9 for each team, or type in your own. The board locks.
Step 4
Enter the scores
After each quarter or game, type in the score. The winning square lights up for everyone.
Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Bears at Lions1:00 PM ET · CBS
- Eagles at Cowboys4:30 PM ET · FOX
- Chiefs at Bills8:20 PM ET · NBC
Times as announced by the networks; check your local listings closer to the day.
One grid for the whole day
The pool is set up with one payout per game. The home team goes across the top and the away team down the side, and the board draws a separate set of numbers for each game. Tap a game above the grid to see its numbers, and enter each final score as the games end.
Prefer a classic quarter-by-quarter pool on one game? Switch the payout option before you create it, or use the football squares page.
FAQ
How do Thanksgiving football squares work?
Everyone picks squares on one 100-square grid. Instead of quarters, each Thanksgiving game pays out on its final score, and every game gets a fresh set of numbers, so a bad pair in the early game doesn’t sink you for the day.
Which games are on Thanksgiving 2026?
Thursday, November 26, 2026: Bears at Lions at 1:00 PM ET on CBS, Eagles at Cowboys at 4:30 PM ET on FOX, and Chiefs at Bills at 8:20 PM ET on NBC.
Which team goes on top?
Use the home team across the top and the away team down the side for every game. The Lions, Cowboys, and Bills are the home teams this year.
Can I do one game instead?
Yes. Change “Pays out” to a quarter-by-quarter option and type the two teams, or start a pool from the football squares page.
Is it really free?
Yes. There is no per-grid fee and no account needed. Create the pool, share the link, and run it start to finish for free. Signing in is optional and only saves the pool to your account so you can manage it from any device.
How do I share the pool with friends?
After you create the pool you get a share link. Send it by text, group chat, or email. Anyone with the link can open the board, type their name, and tap open squares. Taken squares fill in for everyone within a few seconds.
When should the numbers be drawn?
After the squares are taken, so nobody can choose a square that already has good numbers. Draw at random with one tap, or type in numbers you pulled from a hat. Once numbers are set, players can no longer change their squares.
What if someone takes a square and never pays?
Turn on approval so new picks stay pending until you approve them, mark each square paid as money comes in, and remove names that never pay. A join code keeps out anyone who was forwarded the link.
Does this collect or pay out money?
No. Add your Venmo, Cash App, or PayPal and players get a button that opens the app with their amount filled in, so money goes straight to you. The board tracks who has paid. Check the rules where you live before playing for money.
Can I use it for a fundraiser?
Yes. Set a share of the pot for your school, team, or charity, and the board shows the cause and pays winners from the rest.