Office pools are one of the best parts of sports season — but collecting money, tracking picks on spreadsheets, and figuring out scoring is a hassle. PredictVS handles all of that for free with private prediction contests.

Setting Up Your Office Pool

Here is how to get your office pool running in under 5 minutes:

Step 1: Sign up — Create a free PredictVS account at predictvs.com.
Step 2: Create a contest — Go to "My Contests" and tap "Create." Name it something fun (e.g., "Marketing Team NHL Pool"), choose Prop Sheet or Live Picks mode, and pick the sport or teams you want to compete on.
Step 3: Share the invite code — Every contest gets a unique invite code. Share it via Slack, email, or text. Coworkers sign up and enter the code to join.
Step 4: Start predicting — Everyone fills out prop sheets before games. Points are awarded automatically for correct predictions, with higher-value payouts for tougher picks.

Why PredictVS Beats Spreadsheets

Automatic scoring — No manual tracking. Points are calculated in real-time as games finish.
Real-time leaderboard — Everyone can see the standings update live. No waiting for someone to update the sheet.
No money collection — PredictVS is completely free. No awkward Venmo requests or chasing people for their $20.
Works for any sport — NHL, NBA, MLB, MLS — one platform for every season.

Office Pool Ideas

Weekly contests — Set up a new contest each week for that week's games. Fresh leaderboard every Monday.
Monthly showdowns — Month-long contests with bragging rights for the winner.
Playoff brackets — Create a playoff contest and track predictions through the entire postseason.
Cross-department rivalries — Sales vs Engineering vs Marketing. Create team-based contests for extra competition.

Tips for a Great Office Pool

Send reminders — Message the group before big games so everyone fills out their prop sheet.
Celebrate the leader — Post the leaderboard in your team Slack channel each week.
Keep it fun — The best office pools are about bragging rights, not pressure. PredictVS being free keeps it light and inclusive.

Start Your Office Pool Today

Sign up at predictvs.com, create a contest, and share the invite code. Your coworkers will thank you — and your office will never watch a game the same way again.