Football party bingo gives everyone at a game-day gathering something to watch for, even the guests who don't follow the sport. This page gives you a ready-to-use Football Party word list, a sample card, and a free generator that prints as many unique cards as you need.
Football Party bingo word list
These 24 words fill a standard 5x5 card with a free center space. Use them as they are, or load them into the generator and add your own.
- Touchdown
- Field goal
- Interception
- Fumble
- Penalty flag
- Timeout
- Kickoff
- Punt
- First down
- Sack
- Replay review
- Halftime show
- Commercial
- Coach yelling
- Cheerleaders
- Mascot
- Wings
- Nachos
- Jersey
- Foam finger
- Two-point try
- Safety
- Onside kick
- Overtime
Make Football Party bingo cards now. The list above opens in the generator, where you can edit it, choose a grid size and print.
Open in the generatorHow to make Football Party bingo cards
- Open the generator with the Football Party word list already loaded using the button above.
- Change, add or remove words. Adding extra words gives each card more variety.
- Pick a grid size: 3x3 for young kids, 4x4 for quick games, or 5x5 for the classic card.
- Choose how many cards you need and how many to print per page.
- Select 'Print cards + calling list' so you also get a checklist for the caller.
Tips for playing Football Party bingo
- Hand out fresh cards at halftime for a second game.
- Use snack chips as markers.
- Let the blackout winner pick the next snack.
Ways to play
Four corners
Players win by marking the four corner squares, which makes a quick opening round.
Picture frame
Players must complete the full outer border of the card.
Team play
Pair players or tables and let them share one card. It helps younger or shy players join in.
Speed round
Use 3x3 cards and call quickly. Rounds last about a minute and keep energy high.
For more pattern ideas, see our guide to bingo patterns.
Printing and setup
For outings, print one card per page, clip it to a clipboard or slide it into a zip bag, and tie on a pencil. For indoor play, two cards per page on cardstock is plenty.
Need more help? Read how to print bingo cards at home and how many cards you need.
Frequently asked questions
How many words do I need for Football Party bingo cards?
A 5x5 card with a free space needs 24 words, a 4x4 card needs 16, and a 3x3 card with a free space needs 8. The Football Party list on this page has 24 words, so it fills a 5x5 card. Add more words if you want the cards to look more different from each other.
Are these Football Party bingo cards free?
Yes. The generator and the word list are free to use for home, classroom, church, club and office games. You don't need to sign up or download anything.
What age is Football Party bingo good for?
It works for kids from about age four through adults. Pick a smaller grid for younger players.