DraftKings Free Squares Challenge During the NBA Playoffs 2026
What Is NBA Playoff Squares?
The NBA Playoff Squares Challenge is a simple and interactive promotion inspired by the classic squares-style game many sports fans already know and love.
The concept combines the unpredictability of basketball scoring with the excitement of live playoff action, creating an easy-to-follow contest that anyone can participate in.
Here’s how it works:
Pick Your Square
Before a selected NBA playoff game begins, players choose a square on a 10×10 grid.
Random Numbers Are Assigned
Once the game tips off, numbers from 0-9 are randomly assigned to the rows and columns on the board. One side represents Team A, while the other represents Team B.
Match the Score to Win
At the end of each scoring period - whether it’s a quarter, half, or final score - players look at the last digit of each team’s score.
- Team A’s final digit matches the row number
- Team B’s final digit matches the column number
If your square matches both numbers, you win a prize.
Turnover: 1x Bonus Amount
Lowest odds: -500
Bonus code: N/A
How to Participate
One of the biggest draws of the promotion is that it’s entirely free to enter, giving NBA fans a fun way to stay engaged throughout the postseason without risking any money.
As playoff intensity ramps up and every possession matters, the Squares Challenge adds another layer of excitement to every quarter and every late-game bucket.
Getting Started is Easy
- Log in to your DraftKings Sportsbook account
- Navigate to the NBA Playoff Squares Challenge promotion page
- Select your square before the featured game begins
- Follow the game live and see if your numbers match the score
New grids and opportunities become available throughout the playoff schedule.
Where the Promotion Is Available
The NBA Playoff Squares Challenge is available to eligible DraftKings Sportsbook users located in:
AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, WY.
