March Madness delivers three weeks of buzzer-beaters, bracket busters, and Cinderella runs—making it a dream for sports pool fans. But what happens when most of your members’ brackets are already busted?
That’s where the Madness Squares pool comes in. Unlike traditional brackets, there’s a winner in every single game, keeping everyone engaged from tip-off to the final buzzer.
How Do Madness Squares Work?
If you've played Super Bowl Squares, the concept will feel familiar:
A 10x10 grid is created, with each row and column assigned numbers 0–9.
Members claim squares on the grid by logging in and clicking to reserve their spot.
The numbers are hidden until the tournament begins (or until you choose to reveal them).
Each square stays active for every game of the tournament, beginning in the round of your choice.
At the end of each game, we take the last digit of each team's score:
Top row (horizontal) = winning team
Left column (vertical) = losing team
We then automatically identify the winning square, record it, and update the standings.
Example:
North Carolina defeats Miami, 73–64.
Last digit of 73 = 3 → match across the top
Last digit of 64 = 4 → match down the side
The square where column 3 and row 4 intersect is the winner.
And don’t worry—you won’t need to calculate anything manually. We handle all the updates in real time.
No Poster Board, No Markers, No Hassle
Gone are the days of paper grids and messy handwriting. Our system allows:
Members to log in from anywhere and claim their squares instantly
Pool admins to assign guest names manually for those who don’t want to register
A fully digital, fully accessible grid viewable by all participants in real time
The option to print the completed grid for offline viewing
Game Results and Winning Squares
After each game:
Winners are displayed online
A running total of wins per member is shown
All results are archived and viewable anytime
Options for Pool Commissioners
We give you full control over how your Squares pool runs:
Number Assignment: Randomly generate or custom assign numbers for each grid
Pick Limits: Set a maximum number of boxes each participant can choose
Easy Grid Setup: Create additional grids quickly (additional fee may apply)
Multiple Grids: Run multiple grids under one login for a seamless experience
Make It Yours: Brand Your Pool
Add your company or organization's logo to customize the look of your Madness Squares pool. Learn more on our Brand Your Pool page.
Private Message Boards
Every Madness Squares pool comes with a free, private message board. It’s the perfect space for:
Trash talk
Announcements
Game-day reactions
Accessible only to your pool members.
MARCH MADNESS SQUARES POOL PRICING
You can locate our pricing tool here. Included in the cost is the added benefit that we retain your pool information and members from year-to-year. Simply reset your pool next year and have your members log back in to pick again.