Christmas Football Squares
Christmas football squares are an easy game for a house full of guests. Pick a game, make a free grid and let everyone take a square. There is no sign-up, and nobody needs to know football.
Christmas Day football squares games
The Christmas Day games show here about 3 weeks before the day. Until then you can create a grid and type the team names yourself.
How do Christmas football squares work?
They follow the usual rules. Guests write their names in the squares of a grid, and the numbers 0 to 9 are drawn for each team once the grid is full. At the end of each quarter, the last digit of each team’s score picks the winning square.
For a full example, see how to play football squares.
Which games are played around Christmas?
The NFL has played games on Christmas Day in recent seasons, and they show in the list on this page about 3 weeks ahead. College bowl games fill the days before and after Christmas. Any of them works for a grid, so pick the game your guests will have on.
See bowl game squares for the bowl season.
College games are listed on the college football squares page.
How do you set up a grid for a Christmas party?
Choose the game, then choose a grid size that your guests can fill. Print the grid and put it near the food, or share an online grid by link. Ask each guest to take squares when they arrive, and draw the numbers before kickoff.
| Guests | Grid | Squares each |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 | 25 squares | 2 to 5 |
| 10 to 25 | 50 squares | 2 to 5 |
| More than 25 | 100 squares | 1 to 4 |
You can make the grid with the online generator or download one from the printable football squares page.
Can football squares work as a gift game?
Yes. Put 4 wrapped gifts on a table, one for each quarter. The winner of the 1st quarter picks first, then the halftime winner, and so on. The final score winner takes the last gift, so save the best one for the end.
What other prizes suit a Christmas game?
- A small wrapped gift for each quarter.
- First choice of dessert.
- A pass on clearing the table.
- A gift card for the final score winner.
Christmas Football Squares FAQ
Is there NFL football on Christmas Day?
The NFL has played on Christmas Day in recent seasons. When games are scheduled, they appear in the list on this page about 3 weeks before.
Can we use a bowl game for the grid?
Yes. College bowl games around Christmas work the same way. Choose College football as the league when you pick the game.
How many squares should we use?
Use 25 squares for up to 10 guests, 50 squares for up to 25 and 100 squares for a bigger party.
Do we need to play for money?
No. Small gifts or treats work well, and the game is the same.
Can guests who are far away join?
Yes. Share the link of an online grid. They can take squares from a phone and watch the winners appear.
Can I print the grid?
Yes. Print the online grid, or download a blank grid in 6 layouts.
Start your Christmas football squares
Christmas football squares need one grid and a few minutes. Pick a game, fill the squares and draw the numbers before kickoff. For a group that plays every week, see season-long football squares.
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