How to Run a World Series Pool in 2026: Squares, Pick'em, and Bankroll
World Series pools re-engage your entire group for October baseball. Run Squares per game for casual fans, Pick'em with confidence points for predictions, and Bankroll for chip-based betting across the series.
Even members who ignored baseball all summer come back for the World Series. Run multiple contest formats to capture every engagement level — from the person who doesn't know who's playing to the diehard who's watched 150 games.
Squares: One Grid Per Game
Create a separate Squares grid for each World Series game. Inning-by-inning payouts create excitement regardless of which teams are playing. Members who know nothing about baseball can still win.
Pick'em: Series Predictions
Members predict game winners with confidence points. Higher confidence on games they feel strongly about, lower on coin-flip matchups. Points accumulate across the series for a clear winner.
Bankroll: Bet Every Game
Distribute chips specifically for the World Series and let members bet against live lines for each game. Short-format Bankroll contests (4–7 games) create intense, fast-paced competition.
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Create your free club →FAQ
When should I set up my World Series pool?
As soon as the pennant races finish and matchups are set. Give members 24–48 hours to join before Game 1.
Can I run all three formats at once?
Yes — Squares, Pick'em, and Bankroll all run simultaneously in one club.
What if my group didn't do baseball all season?
No problem — World Series pools work as standalone events. Create a new club or add a contest to an existing one.