Christmas football squares are a 10 by 10 grid game for the 3 NFL games on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2026. Everyone at the house claims squares, the numbers 0 to 9 are drawn at random, and the last digit of each score picks a winner every quarter.
The grid and the online generator are free, with no sign-up.
The NFL plays 3 games on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2026: Packers at Bears, Bills at Broncos and Rams at Seahawks. The first game starts at 1:00 PM ET and the last at 8:15 PM ET.
Kickoff (ET)
Game
Where to watch
1:00 PM
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears
Netflix
4:30 PM
Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos
Netflix
8:15 PM
Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks
FOX
Schedule checked on November 11, 2026. Times can change, so confirm them on the NFL schedule page.
How do Christmas Football Squares Work?
Christmas football squares work like any squares game. Fill the 100 squares with names, draw the numbers 0 to 9 for the top team and the side team, then look at the last digit of each score at the end of every quarter. The square where the 2 digits meet wins.
Pick the game. Put the home team on top and the away team on the side.
Fill the squares. Leave the grid by the tree in the morning so everyone signs up.
Draw the numbers. Pull 0 to 9 from a stocking, once for the top and once for the side.
Check each quarter. The last digit of each score gives the winning square.
Example: the Bears lead the Packers 17 to 13 at halftime. The digits are 7 and 3, so the square under 7 and beside 3 wins. New to the game? Read how Super Bowl squares work.
How do You Run Squares for All 3 Christmas Games?
Run Christmas football squares for all 3 games with one grid and the same numbers all day, or draw new numbers before each kickoff. With 3 games and 4 quarters each, one grid gives 12 winners, which suits a house full of people.
Setup
Winners
Best for
One grid, same numbers for all 3 games
12
The least work on a busy day
One grid, new numbers before each game
12
Giving every square a fresh chance
One game only
4
A short game after dinner
Agree on the setup before the 1:00 PM ET kickoff and write it on the grid. The Super Bowl squares rules page lists the other house rules to settle.
What are Good Prizes for Christmas Squares?
Good prizes for Christmas football squares are small gifts, so no money is needed. Wrap 1 prize for each quarter and let the winner open it on the spot. Save the best gift for the final score of the last game.
A wrapped stocking stuffer for each quarter
First pick in the family gift swap
The last slice of pie
A pass on cleaning up
A gift card for the final score
For other ways to split prizes, see the Super Bowl squares payouts guide. Squares is a game of chance, and rules on games with prizes differ by state.
How do You Play Christmas Squares With Family in Other Cities?
Play Christmas football squares with family in other cities by sharing one online grid. Save a grid in the free generator, turn on player sign-up and send the link to the family chat. Each person types a name and taps the squares they want, with no account.
The generator shows when the numbers were drawn and how many times, so everyone can see the draw was fair. Set it up on the Super Bowl squares generator page. From about 2 weeks before Christmas, the 3 games appear in the “NFL game for live scores” list. Pick one and the grid shows the live score and each quarter’s winner on its own.
Christmas Football Squares FAQ
Is there NFL football on Christmas Day 2026?
Yes. There are 3 NFL games on Friday, December 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM, 4:30 PM and 8:15 PM ET.
Can you use a Super Bowl squares grid for Christmas games?
Yes. The grid and the rules are the same for any NFL game. Write in the 2 teams that are playing.
How many squares should you use on Christmas?
Use 25 squares for 5 to 10 people, 50 squares for 10 to 25 people and 100 squares for a bigger group.
Can kids play Christmas squares?
Yes. No football knowledge is needed, so kids can play for small gifts or candy.
Are the Christmas squares free?
Yes. The printable grid and the online generator are free, with no account or email.
Christmas Football Squares, in Short
Christmas football squares turn the 3 NFL games on December 25, 2026 into a game for the whole house. Print a grid or share one online, fill the squares and draw the numbers before the 1:00 PM ET kickoff.
After Christmas, the next squares games are NFL playoff squares, starting with Wild Card weekend on January 16, 2027. The biggest squares game of the season is Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027.
