Free Football Play Call Sheet (Excel)
What's in the play call sheet template
The template is a single Play Call Sheet grid: a row for each play (formation plus concept) and columns for the situations coaches call plays in — 1st down, 2nd and short, 2nd and long, 3rd and short, 3rd and long, red zone, and 2-minute.
It follows the same layout you'd see on a laminated sideline sheet, so you can build your call sheet in the spreadsheet and print it straight to a clipboard.
How it's built for gameday
The grid format means your whole playbook for a game is visible at once, organized by the situation you'd actually call it in rather than a flat list — which is what makes a play sheet faster to read than a playbook mid-drive.
It's a layout template rather than a calculating one: there are no scores or formulas here, just a clean grid ready to fill with your plays and print landscape for the sideline.
Why this beats a blank spreadsheet
A blank spreadsheet means setting column widths, row heights, and print margins yourself to get a play sheet that actually fits and prints legibly on a clipboard-sized sheet.
This template already has the situation columns laid out and the sheet formatted for landscape printing. You fill in your plays by situation and it's ready to print for gameday.
How to use it
- List your plays down the first column: formation plus play name.
- Write each play into every situation column where you'd actually call it.
- Print the sheet landscape — it's sized for a sideline clipboard.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use this play call sheet template in Google Sheets?
Yes. Upload the downloaded file to Google Drive, then open it and choose File > Save as Google Sheets, then print from there.
Is this template really free?
Yes. You give an email address to download it, and then it's yours to use with no further cost.
Does this include a scoreboard or play diagrams?
No, it's a text-based play call grid organized by situation — it doesn't include diagrams or a scoreboard. For diagramming plays you'd need a separate tool.
What's the usage license?
Personal use or use within one business. It's not meant to be resold or redistributed as a template product.
Can I change the situation columns to match my own play-calling system?
Yes, it's a standard Excel/Google Sheets file. Rename or reorder the situation columns to match how your staff calls plays.