Sports Pool Hosting
Host NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and PGA Tour pools, NCAA Bowl Games, March Madness and Frozen Four, plus Grand Slam Tennis, NASCAR and F1. Run one contest or combine several in one league.
First 5 member entries free per contest.
Picks and standings in one place
Create your league, choose available contests and share the invitation. Members submit their own picks and follow results on contest and league leaderboards.
- Keep each contest’s picks and scoring together.
- Use the league leaderboard to follow results across contests.
Choose your pool format
NFL Pick’em uses weekly game selections. NCAA Bowl Confidence assigns point values to game picks. March Madness and playoff pools use brackets, while golf, Grand Slam Tennis and racing contests use player or driver selections.
Private and public leagues
For a private pool, share the league invitation with your group. Members register or sign in to join and submit picks.
Players looking for a league can browse the public league listing and see which contests are available.
Contest and league standings
Each contest has its own entries and standings. The league leaderboard brings their scores together.
Hosting costs
The first five member entries per contest are free, then the commissioner pays $1 USD for each additional member who submits picks. Members who skip a contest do not count toward that contest’s charge.
NLSP is for entertainment. Hosting charges are not a prize fund, and NLSP does not handle wagers or prize payouts.
Common questions
Can I host just one sports pool?
Yes. A league can have one contest. Adding more sports or events is optional.
Do members need an account?
Yes. Members register or sign in to join the league and submit their picks.
Can I join a pool without creating a league?
Yes. Use an invitation to a private league or browse the available public leagues.
Related pool formats
Pool setup checklistReady to run the league
Create your league
Choose your first contest and invite your members.
First 5 entries free per contest, then $1 for each additional member who submits picks.
Paid by the commissioner. Prices in US dollars.