With Super Bowl LX set as a rematch between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, now is the perfect time to enhance your Super Bowl LX squares pool. This game echoes Super Bowl XLIX (Patriots’ 28-24 win on Malcolm Butler’s goal-line interception), but features young quarterbacks Drake Maye and Sam Darnold, along with strong defenses on both sides. Current odds favor the Seahawks (around -4.5 to -5 spread, -230 to -235 moneyline, over/under near 46.5).
Here are ideas to make your party or office pool more engaging, along with payout structures, creative twists tied to the rematch, and tips for smooth execution. Download our updated free printable 100-square grid PDF here (now with Patriots vs Seahawks branding, rules recap, and setup tips). Or use our Super Bowl Squares Generator here to auto-assign numbers, add team logos, and export custom PDFs, ideal for remote groups.
Quick Refresher: How Super Bowl Squares Work
If you need it, here’s a quick refresher on how Super Bowl squares work.
- 10×10 grid = 100 squares.
- Players select squares (e.g., $5 to $20 each) before numbers 0 to 9 are randomly assigned to rows (one team, such as Patriots) and columns (other team, such as Seahawks).
- Winners are determined by the last digit of each team’s score at key intervals (end of Q1, Q2, Q3, and final score).
- Example: If Patriots lead 17 to 10 at halftime, the square at 7 (Patriots) and 0 (Seahawks) wins that quarter’s prize.
Overtime uses the final score. Share rules clearly in advance to prevent issues. You can also play for any type of prize. Some people will use candy or other prizes if playing with a mixed aged group. We also have a Super Bowl Bingo generator posted up here if you are going to do multiple games on the big day.
Popular & Progressive Payout Structures
Choose your structure before selling squares and post it on your board or shared document. For a $1,000 pot (100 squares at $10 each), common options include:
- Balanced Quarters (ideal for smaller groups): 20% Q1 ($200), 20% Q2 ($200), 20% Q3 ($200), 40% Final ($400). Builds excitement steadily, with the largest prize at the end.
- Equal Winners (simple and fair): 25% per quarter/final (e.g., $250 each). Four winners total and easy to explain.
- Score Change Bonuses (high-energy): Pay small amounts for every score (TD, FG, etc.). Divide the pot by total score changes for dynamic payouts that keep everyone engaged even in low-scoring games.
- Halftime Emphasis: 10% Q1, 20% halftime score, 20% Q3, 50% final. Aligns with the Bad Bunny halftime show excitement (expect 12 to 15 minutes of high-energy reggaeton hits as the first Latino solo headliner!).
- Rematch Special: Add a bonus 5 to 10% side pot for the square matching XLIX’s final digits (Patriots 8, Seahawks 4) at any quarter or final. A nice historical touch!
Adjust percentages to fit your group’s size and preferences. Larger pots can weight the final score more heavily for added drama.
Creative Super Bowl Pool Ideas & Variations for Patriots vs Seahawks
You can also go beyond standard squares by incorporating the rematch theme. Here are some ideas for you to consider:
- Rematch Revenge Payout: Extra prize for the square hitting “8-4” (or reverse “4-8”) at halftime or final to celebrate or avenge Super Bowl XLIX!
- Bad Bunny Halftime Props Squares: Create a mini side grid for non-score bets (e.g., first song length over/under, potential guest appearances like Karol G or Drake, outfit color). Use our generator for a quick 4×4 prop version.
- Defense-First Twist: With both teams featuring top defenses, add a “shutout quarter” bonus: Double the payout if a team scores 0 in a quarter.
- Overtime Thriller: If the game reaches overtime (rare but possible in close contests), treat OT as a fifth payout period.
- Patriots/Seahawks Themed Prizes: Beyond cash, offer fun extras like “winner picks the next group watch party” or branded merch (Patriots hat for AFC square winners, Seahawks gear for NFC).
Tips to Run a Smooth Super Bowl LX Pool
- Sell squares early and collect via Venmo or PayPal if you are doing a paid one.
- Randomize numbers after all squares are claimed (our generator ensures fairness).
- Share digitally: Email custom PDFs or track live in Google Sheets.
- Set clear rules: Include them in your printable (e.g., no changes after randomization, final score includes OT).
- Promote remotely: Excellent for friends and family spread out; our generator simplifies everything.
With kickoff approaching fast (Feb 8, 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock), fill your grid and assign numbers now! Download the updated free printable template here and generate your custom board here. If you are looking forward to next season’s games, we have the schedules posted up here for you (and update as more information is released).
(Last updated: January 26, 2026)
