RunYourPool and OfficeFootballPool Were Acquired. Here Are Your Alternatives.
RunYourPool and OfficeFootballPool are now both owned by Splash Sports, and both charge per entry to host. If you want to run the same Pick'em and Survivor pools for free, ValueBet does it on chips instead of cash — no per-player fees, auto-grading, live leaderboards.
If you've run a pool for a few seasons, you probably know RunYourPool and OfficeFootballPool — two of the old standbys for hosting Pick'em and Survivor pools. What a lot of hosts don't realize is they're now the same company. Both were acquired by Splash Sports, and both still do the thing they always did: charge you to host. If you're hunting for a free alternative, here's the lay of the land.
What changed
RunYourPool and OfficeFootballPool both operate under Splash Sports now. The pools work like they always have — you set up a Pick'em or Survivor pool, invite your group, and the site grades it. The catch is the same as it ever was: you pay to host. OfficeFootballPool runs around $3.75 per entry, and RunYourPool uses per-entry and tiered pricing that climbs with how many people are in your pool. For a big office or a 30-person crew, that adds up fast.
What to look for in an alternative
If you're switching, you want the stuff that made those sites useful without the bill. That means auto-grading so you're not scoring games by hand, a live leaderboard so the standings update themselves, invite-only access so it's just your group, and support for the formats people actually run — Pick'em and Survivor. And ideally, no per-player fee, because charging your buddies to join a pool is a buzzkill.
The free, chip-based option: ValueBet
ValueBet does the same core jobs — Pick'em and Survivor pools, auto-graded, live leaderboards, invite-only clubs — for free. The big difference is it runs on chips instead of real money. There's no entry fee collected on the platform and no per-player charge, no matter how big your pool gets. Because it's chip-based, you're not collecting cash and you're not running a book, which keeps the legal side clean too.
→ Want the deeper comparison against Splash Sports specifically? Here's the full breakdown.Switching mid-season
The nice part is you don't have to wait for next season. Spin up a new club, drop the invite code in your group chat, and your crew is back in business — same Pick'em or Survivor format, no bill this time. The leaderboard starts fresh, which honestly can be a fun reset for a group that's gone a little stale.
Bottom line
RunYourPool and OfficeFootballPool still work fine — you just keep paying per entry to use them, and they're both Splash properties now. If your group is happy paying, no harm. If you'd rather run the same pools for free with no money changing hands, a chip-based platform like ValueBet covers it.
Run your Pick'em or Survivor pool free on ValueBet — no per-entry fees, auto-graded, invite-only. Switch your group over in a couple minutes.
Create your free club →FAQ
Who owns RunYourPool and OfficeFootballPool now?
Both operate under Splash Sports. They run the same Pick'em and Survivor pools they always have, with paid, per-entry hosting.
How much do RunYourPool and OfficeFootballPool cost?
OfficeFootballPool runs around $3.75 per entry, and RunYourPool uses per-entry and tiered pricing that scales with pool size. Costs go up the more people you have.
Is there a free alternative?
Yes. ValueBet runs Pick'em and Survivor pools for free with no per-player fees. It's chip-based instead of real money, so there's nothing to collect.
Can I switch my pool mid-season?
Yes. You can create a new club and invite your group at any time. The leaderboard starts fresh, which can be a nice reset for a group that's lost steam.