An explanation of the 2025 Super Bowl Squares: What is their functionality?

      This weekend features Super Bowl LIX, pitting the Kansas City Chiefs against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Super Bowl is a significant occasion for betting, as it is the most wagered-on single event in the United States. The American Gaming Association anticipates that nearly $1.39 billion will be legally bet on Super Bowl LIX.

      One widely enjoyed betting game is Super Bowl squares. Both beginners and seasoned fans can participate in a squares pool, making it a popular choice for Super Bowl gatherings. How does it work? Below is a guide on how to play Super Bowl squares.

      What are Super Bowl squares?

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      Super Bowl squares start with a blank 10×10 grid consisting of 100 empty squares. As illustrated in the grid (via ESPN), the Philadelphia Eagles (the home team) are listed along the horizontal axis at the top, while the Kansas City Chiefs (the away team) are along the vertical axis to the left. Participants choose a random square and label it with their name. Each square represents one entry. The size of the pool and the cost of each square may vary by group. You can purchase as few or as many squares as your budget allows.

      Once all spots are filled, it’s time to draw numbers. The horizontal and vertical axes will be assigned numbers from 0 to 9. These numbers are selected randomly and assigned to either a column or a row. To draw the numbers, use a hat, a deck of cards, or an online number generator. It’s important that the process for determining the numbers of each column and row is random.

      How do Super Bowl squares work?

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      For example, let’s look at this completed square (via FanDuel). The aim of the game is to have a square that corresponds to the final digits of each team’s score at the end of each quarter. For instance, if the score after the first quarter is Chiefs 7, Eagles 3, then the person whose square corresponds to “Chiefs 7” and “Eagles 3” is Gabby. Thus, Gabby wins the first quarter.

      Continuing with the example, if at halftime the score is Chiefs 17, Eagles 14, only the last digit is significant. According to the grid, the square associated with “Chiefs 7” and “Eagles 4” belongs to Anne, who wins the second quarter. Anne retains that square for the entire game, so if the final score turns out to be Chiefs 27, Eagles 24, Anne wins again.

      Typically, prizes are given out at the end of each quarter and for the final score. The winnings depend on your prize pool. It's essential to know the prize amounts for each quarter before the game begins.

      What are the Super Bowl squares?

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      After the squares are designated, some squares become more advantageous than others. ESPN provided insights into the scores by team for each quarter. The analysis indicated that 0 and 7 are the best numbers to have during the Big Game, followed by 3, 4, and 6. If you hold multiple squares with these five numbers on Super Bowl Sunday, your odds of winning will be higher.

      Tune in to watch Super Bowl LIX at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 9, 2025. The game will be broadcast on Fox.