Office football pool rules and tiebreakers (free template)
Pick your settings, print a one-page rules sheet, and post it where your group can see it. Entertainment only. Office Pool Hub does not collect entry fees or pay prizes.
How office football pool tiebreakers work
Many weekly pick'em pools crown a winner by correct picks. When two or more people tie, a tiebreaker breaks the deadlock. The most common tiebreaker is the combined final score of a Monday night game: each player submits one number, and the closest guess wins. If you still have a tie, pick a second rule in advance, such as closest without going over or earliest entry time.
Common rule disputes and how to settle them
Write deadlines before the season starts. If someone misses the deadline, follow the missed-pick rule you printed. For postponed games, decide up front whether the pick counts when the game is played or is void. Keep a copy of these rules in the pool hub or break room so everyone sees the same text.