A Super Bowl squares fundraiser sells the 100 squares on a grid to supporters, gives part of the money back as prizes and keeps the rest for the cause. A school, team or club can set one up in a single evening.
The grid is free to download here, with no sign-up.
A Super Bowl squares fundraiser works like a normal squares game, with one change: only part of the money goes to prizes. Supporters pay a set price per square, 4 winners are picked from the score at the end of each quarter, and the group keeps the remaining share.
The winners are decided by the last digit of each team’s score, so it is a game of chance. New to the game? Read how Super Bowl squares work first.
How Much Can a Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser Raise?
A Super Bowl squares fundraiser with 100 squares raises half of the money collected when 50% goes to prizes. At $10 per square, a full grid collects $1,000, pays $500 in prizes and raises $500 for the cause.
Price per square
Collected (100 squares)
Prizes (50%)
Raised (50%)
$5
$500
$250
$250
$10
$1,000
$500
$500
$20
$2,000
$1,000
$1,000
$50
$5,000
$2,500
$2,500
Example figures with all 100 squares filled and a 50% prize share. Your group can choose a different share.
How do You Run a Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser?
You run a Super Bowl squares fundraiser in 6 steps: check the rules, set the price and prize share, share the grid, fill all 100 squares, draw the numbers and announce the winners. Start at least 2 weeks before the game to leave time to fill the grid.
Check the rules. Ask your school, league or organization, and look up your state’s rules on raffles and charity games.
Set the price and the split. Decide the price per square and what share goes to prizes. Write both on the grid.
Share the grid. Print the fundraiser sheet from the printable Super Bowl squares page for a table at practice, or share the Excel version online for supporters who live far away.
Fill every square. Keep one person in charge of the grid and the money, and record each payment.
Draw the numbers. Once the grid is full, draw 0 to 9 at random for the top and the side, in front of others or on video.
Announce the winners. Send a photo of the final grid before kickoff, then post each quarter’s winner after the game.
How Should You Split the Prizes and the Donation?
Most Super Bowl squares fundraisers keep 50% for the cause and pay 50% in prizes. Groups with donated prizes, such as gift cards from local businesses, can keep 100% of the money. A larger prize share makes squares easier to fill.
Whether a Super Bowl squares fundraiser is allowed depends on where you live and who runs it. Rules for raffles and charity games differ by state and country, and some schools and leagues have their own policies. Check with your organization and your state before you collect any money.
If money games are not an option, you can still play. Give squares away with a donation of any size, or use donated prizes and play for fun.
How do You Fill All 100 Squares?
You fill all 100 squares in a fundraiser by starting early, keeping the price low and making it easy to join. A full grid matters, because every empty square lowers the total raised and can leave a quarter without a winner.
Start 2 to 3 weeks before the game.
Offer a small deal, such as 5 squares for the price of 4.
Ask each family or player to fill 4 or 5 squares.
Share a photo of the grid as it fills up, so people see what is left.
Set a clear deadline, 2 days before kickoff.
Super Bowl LXI is on February 14, 2027. The NFL’s Super Bowl page lists the official kickoff time.
Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser FAQ
How much should you charge per square in a fundraiser?
Most groups charge $5 to $20 per square. Pick a price your supporters can pay for several squares.
What percentage should a squares fundraiser keep?
A 50% share for the cause is the most common choice. With donated prizes, the group can keep 100%.
Can you run a Super Bowl squares fundraiser online?
Yes. Share the Excel template through Google Sheets and let supporters type their names in open squares.
What if the fundraiser grid is not full by game day?
Lower the prizes to match the money collected, or let the group keep any prize that lands on an empty square.
Can you run more than one grid?
Yes. Large groups often run 2 or 3 grids at once, each with its own numbers and winners.
Is the fundraiser template free?
Yes. Every template on Free Super Bowl Squares is free for schools, teams, clubs and charities.
Your Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser, in Short
A Super Bowl squares fundraiser needs one grid, a clear price and a clear split between prizes and the cause. Check your local rules first, then fill all 100 squares before kickoff.
