Printable Sudoku Puzzles
Free Sudoku PDFs for every skill level. Download, print, and solve at your own pace - no account needed, no ads, updated every week.
What are printable Sudoku puzzles?
Printable Sudoku puzzles are standard 9x9 Sudoku grids formatted for home printing. Each puzzle comes as a PDF - just download, open, and print. No app required. You can solve them with a pen or pencil, take them on a trip, or use them in a classroom setting.
We publish new PDF packs every week across five difficulty levels. All puzzles are unique and computer-verified to have exactly one solution. If you prefer to play on your phone, the Sudoku a Day app offers the same calm, ad-free experience on iOS.
Why solve Sudoku on paper?
- No screen time or battery required - great for travel and offline use
- Write, erase, and annotate freely with pencil marks
- Calmer solving experience without notifications or distractions
- A satisfying physical activity for hands and mind
- Ideal for classrooms, waiting rooms, and long trips
- Easier to share with family or friends who prefer paper
Research links regular puzzle-solving to improved concentration and working memory. See our Sudoku brain benefits guide for more.
Choose your difficulty level
Each level has its own PDF pack with multiple puzzles. Not sure where to start? Easy is perfect for beginners; Medium suits casual solvers; Hard and above require logic techniques. Read the full difficulty levels guide if you want a detailed breakdown.
Easy Sudoku
Solvable using basic elimination only. Great for new solvers or a relaxed break. Most cells can be filled with naked singles.
Medium Sudoku
A satisfying challenge for regular solvers. You will use hidden singles and simple scanning techniques alongside basic elimination.
Hard Sudoku
Requires logic beyond simple scanning. Expect to use techniques like naked pairs, hidden pairs, and candidate elimination.
Expert Sudoku
For experienced solvers who want a serious test. Patterns like X-Wing, XY-Wing, and Swordfish are often needed.
Master Sudoku
The hardest level we offer. Requires mastery of advanced techniques and careful bifurcation. Not for the faint-hearted.
Want the full weekly pack with all difficulties? Go to the printable Sudoku PDF hub for A4 and US Letter downloads, including compact (4 per page) and with-answers editions.
Weekly Sudoku archive
New PDF packs go live every Monday. If you want to browse past weeks or download puzzles from a specific date, visit the weekly printable Sudoku archive where all packs are organized by week.
Printable Sudoku - FAQ
Are these printable Sudoku puzzles free?
Yes. Every PDF on this page is free to download and print. No account or signup required.
What difficulty levels are available?
Five levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert, and Master. Easy suits beginners; Master is for experienced solvers who want a serious challenge. Use the difficulty guide if you are unsure where to start.
A4 or US Letter - which should I choose?
Choose A4 if you are outside the US (most printers worldwide use A4). Choose US Letter for standard American paper. The puzzles are identical - only the page dimensions differ.
Can I print just one puzzle at a time?
Yes. Each PDF is a multi-page pack. In your print dialog, choose the specific page number you want to print. You do not need to print the whole file.
How often are new puzzles added?
New packs are published every Monday. Visit the weekly download hub to get the latest puzzles or browse the archive.
Can I use these puzzles in a classroom or group setting?
Yes. All puzzles are free for personal and educational use. The classroom format packs multiple grids per sheet to save paper in group settings.