Create the pool
Select Football, choose Survivor, name your pool, and set the opening NFL week.
Free private football pools
Free NFL Survivor Pool Manager
Pool Duel is free to start for commissioners running NFL survivor pools with friends, family, or coworkers. Add the crew and their picks, share one live link, and keep control of your rules and funds.
5 starter credits No credit card You handle the pot
SURVIVOR POOL BASICS
What is an NFL survivor pool?
An NFL survivor pool is a weekly pick contest. Each participant chooses one team to win; a correct pick keeps them alive, while an incorrect pick eliminates them according to the commissioner’s rules. Many pools also prevent a team from being selected more than once during the season.
BUILT FOR COMMISSIONERS
Start your pool in three steps
No spreadsheet handoffs, payment integrations, or complicated league setup.
Add your group
Enter every player and their weekly pick from one commissioner workspace.
Share the live board
Send one public link that opens instantly without an account or invite code.
LOCAL POOLS, BETTER SOFTWARE
A clean home for your NFL survivor group
Pool Duel is designed for the people already organizing pools in group chats and spreadsheets. The software manages the competition workspace while the commissioner stays in charge.
Start your survivor poolEasy public viewing
Anyone with the pool link can follow the board without signing in.
Commissioner controlled
Your group decides its rules, schedule, and winner.
No fund handling
Pool Duel never collects entry fees or pays prizes.
Made for competition
A focused sports-pool interface built for repeat weekly use.
QUICK ANSWERS
NFL survivor pool manager FAQ
What is an NFL survivor pool?
An NFL survivor pool is a weekly contest where each player selects one team to win. If the team wins, the player advances. If it loses, the player is eliminated under the commissioner’s rules.
Is Pool Duel’s NFL survivor pool manager free?
Yes, it is free to start. Every new account includes five credits, and each pool costs one credit. Additional credits cost $5 CAD each.
Does Pool Duel collect entry fees or pay winners?
No. Pool Duel does not collect, hold, transfer, or pay out pool funds. The commissioner and participants handle any money separately and remain responsible for their local rules and laws.
How do players join a survivor pool?
The commissioner creates a Football Survivor pool, adds the players and their picks, then shares the public pool link. Participants can view it instantly without an account or code.
Can I use Pool Duel for an office or family NFL pool?
Yes. Pool Duel is designed for private groups such as workplaces, families, friend groups, clubs, and local communities.
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Start free Ready to run your NFL survivor pool?
Create the pool and send your group one live link. No credit card required to start.