Skip to main content

About: UEFA Euro Soccer Pool

Experience the Thrill of Europe’s Biggest Football Tournament

A
Written by Alexine Little
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Second only to the World Cup, the UEFA European Championship is one of the most prestigious and exciting international football tournaments in the world. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, running a UEFA Euro Pool is a great way to engage your family, friends, colleagues, or audience throughout the tournament

Soccer Player

UEFA Euro Pool Format

Our UEFA Euro Pool format is easy enough for newcomers but offers strategic depth to satisfy serious football fans.

Tournament Overview

  • Group Stage
    24 qualifying teams are split into six groups of four. Each team plays three round-robin matches. The top two teams in each group, plus the four best third-place teams, advance to the Knockout Stage.

  • Knockout Stage
    The remaining 16 teams compete in a single-elimination bracket—similar to the NCAA Basketball “Sweet 16” format.


How the Pool Works

Pool administrators can choose to include:

Group Stage only
Knockout Stage only
Both stages for a full tournament experience

Group Stage

  • Members predict the final standings (1st–4th) for each group.

  • Points are awarded for each correct position.

  • Point values are customizable. For example, 1 point per correct ranking could result in a max of 24 points if all predictions are accurate.

Knockout Stage

  • Members fill out their bracket after the Group Stage is complete—based on the actual advancing teams.

  • Points are awarded for each correct match pick (e.g., Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semis, and Final).

  • Point values per round are fully configurable by the administrator.

The winner is the member with the most total points at the end of the tournament.


UEFA Euro Pool Features & Samples

Gain access to a suite of live and downloadable reports to enhance the pool experience for all members:

  • Group Stage Pick Sheet

  • Knockout Stage Pick Sheet

  • Leaderboard

  • Group Stage Pick Summary


Why Use RunYourPool?

We make running your UEFA Euro Pool seamless:

✅ Members submit picks online—no spreadsheets or emails
✅ Error-free submissions with built-in validation
✅ Automated scoring and real-time standings
✅ All results and stats tracked and displayed instantly
✅ Detailed reports to keep everyone informed and engaged


Brand Your Pool

Add your company or organization logo to give your UEFA Euro Pool a professional, customized look—perfect for internal competitions, marketing campaigns, or community events. Visit our Brand Your Pool page to learn more.


Private Message Boards

Every pool includes a private message board, accessible only by your members. It’s the perfect space for friendly banter, updates, and tournament discussion.


UEFA Euro Pool Pricing

Your pool’s pricing is a one-time fee based on the number of bracket entries. This includes data retention, so you can easily reset and relaunch your pool for future tournaments.

An "entry" refers to one complete bracket submitted by a participant.

You can find our pricing tool here.

Did this answer your question?