Complete Guide: How to Create a Football Pool in 5 Steps
Making a football pool is the way to enjoy extra excitement with friends, family, or colleagues during major tournaments or competitions. Whether you're following the World Cup, European Championship, Champions League, or Eredivisie: with your own pool, you enjoy every match even more. In this guide, you will learn step-by-step how to create a free football pool, invite participants, and keep the game exciting.
Why Create a Football Pool?
More fun with every match – Every goal counts double when there are points at stake.
Competition and camaraderie – Challenge friends or colleagues and discuss the results in the group chat.
Easy and free – With platforms like Sportspoule, you can create a pool in just a few minutes without any technical knowledge.
Step 1 – Choose your tournament or competition
First, think about which tournament you want to start a pool for. Popular choices include:
Eredivisie
Champions League
Major foreign competitions (Premier League, La Liga, Serie A)
Tip: Start well before the kick-off so that everyone has enough time to register and make predictions.
Step 2 – Create a free account
Go to Sportspoule.com
Click on ‘Create a free pool’
Enter your email or log in with your social account
Give your pool an engaging name, for example, “Euro Powerhouses 2026” or “Friday Afternoon Football”
Pro tip: Use a recognizable name and add a logo or image for extra atmosphere.
Step 3 – Scoring for your football pool
A clear scoring system prevents disputes later. These can be easily found in the Sportspoule football pool app and can be quickly shared.
Prediction | Points Example |
|---|---|
Exact score correct | 5 points |
Winning team correct | 2 points |
Draw correct | 5 points |
You can also fill in bonus questions, such as: “Who will be the top scorer of the tournament?” or “Which team will score the first goal?”. This varies by tournament.
Step 4 – Invite participants
Share your unique invitation link via WhatsApp, email, or social media.
Predictions can be submitted up to 1 minute before the match.
Consider a registration fee or a symbolic prize (e.g. a dinner, cash pot, or a round of beers for the winner).
Marketing tip: Send a reminder in the group chat just before the deadline to persuade latecomers to join in.
Step 5 – Follow the matches and enjoy live scores
During the tournament, Sportspoule automatically calculates the points and shows a live ranking.
Check the dashboard daily for updates.
Discuss surprises in the group chat.
Share interim scores on social media to attract even more participants for the next rounds.
Extra Tips for a Successful Football Pool
Make it personal – Give your pool its own logo or banner.
Arrange a prize – A small reward, like a trophy or a dinner, makes it even more exciting.
Organize viewing nights – Watching matches together increases involvement. Especially during the World Cup! Did you know that this World Cup has an incredibly large number of locations and host cities?
Stay active – Post weekly updates with the ranking and fun facts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is creating a football pool free?
Yes, at Sportspoule you can create a pool completely for free. If you want more participants or additional functionalities, you can switch to Sportspoule Business.
How many participants can I add?
Free package: a maximum of 15 participants per pool.
Business package: suitable for larger groups, such as companies, sports associations, or events. Check Sportspoule Business for options and prices.
Does Sportspoule have an app?
Yes, Sportspoule has both an iOS and Android app. View the app in the App Store.
Which competitions can I choose?
You can create pools for various competitions, such as:
International: World Cup, European Championship, Champions League, Europa League.
National: Eredivisie, Keuken Kampioen Division or cup competitions.
Can I follow live scores?
Yes, Sportspoule displays live results and automatically updated rankings, so you always see instantly who is on top.
