Super Bowl Word Scramble Printable (Easy & Hard Options)
A Super Bowl word scramble is one of those activities that works quietly in the background. It keeps kids busy, gives them something familiar to latch onto, and doesn’t require you to explain rules or hover the whole time.
This printable is built around football words kids actually recognize, so it feels approachable even if they’re not die-hard fans of the game. We’ve used it during pre-game downtime and again later when attention starts to drift, and it works just as well in both moments.
There are two versions included, one with visual clues for younger kids and a harder version for older students or confident spellers, which makes it easy to use with mixed ages or in a classroom setting.
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How the Super Bowl Word Scramble Works
This Super Bowl word scramble is designed to be simple to explain and easy to jump into, which makes it useful both at home and in the classroom.
Kids work through a list of football-related words, rearranging the letters to form familiar terms they’ve likely heard during games or commercials.
Two versions are included so you can adjust the difficulty without changing the activity. The easier version shows the correct words along the side of the page, which helps younger kids or reluctant spellers stay confident and keep moving.
The harder version removes those clues entirely and works well for upper elementary and middle school students who enjoy a challenge.
Each puzzle includes 12 football-themed words. You can print multiple copies for group work, use it as a quiet individual activity, or keep it on hand for downtime during Super Bowl weekend when attention starts to wander.
Super Bowl Word Scramble Answer Key
This printable includes a full answer sheet so kids can check their work independently or review together after finishing.
The 12 football-themed words are:
- Touchdown
- February
- Football
- Mascot
- Kickoff
- Huddle
- Helmet
- Field goal
- Quarterback
- Coach
- Fullback
- Offensive
Additional Football-Themed Printables
If you’re looking to extend the activity or offer a few choices, these football-themed printables work well alongside the word scramble. They’re easy to mix and match depending on time, age, or energy level.
The Super Bowl word search is a good option for visual learners and works well for independent work at home or in the classroom.
The Super Bowl picture puzzle adds a quieter, screen-free activity that still keeps the football theme front and center.
For groups or family game time, Super Bowl Scattergories adds a more competitive element and encourages flexible thinking and vocabulary use.
If you want to tie football into writing, the football acrostic poem templates give kids a simple structure for creative expression without needing long instructions.
If you’re planning a few February activities, the Valentine’s Day word scramble and the February word scramble both make easy follow-ups once kids finish the football version.
Super Bowl Books & Word Games Kids Enjoy
If you want to extend the activity beyond the printable, these football-themed books work well alongside the word scramble, especially for downtime before the game or quieter moments afterward.
Big Book of Who Football is a great companion to the word scramble, giving kids bite-sized facts, photos, and player highlights they can browse before or after game day.
Touchdown Mad Libs – This is a fun follow-up once kids finish the word scramble. It keeps the football theme going while adding humor, vocabulary, and just enough structure to stay engaging.
The Most Incredible Football Stories Ever offers a collection of inspiring and fun football stories that pairs nicely with the word scramble, giving kids a mix of real-world context and narrative they can talk about after finishing the puzzle.
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Last Updated on 4 January 2026 by Clare Brown
There is no form showing for this printable? I LOVE your site thank you SO much for all that you share!!
Hi Amanda,
Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate it! ? The form for the Super Bowl Word Scramble is located toward the bottom of the page, just above the comments section. If you don’t see it, try using a different browser, as it’s definitely showing in Google Chrome and Edge. Let me know if you still have trouble!
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