What Is the Red Baron March Earnament?

Red Baron® Pizza has cooked up one of the most creative sweepstakes of 2026 — the March Earnament. Instead of just giving away a prize, Red Baron is literally paying someone to watch basketball. The Grand Prize winner gets paid $100 per hour to sit and watch basketball games on March 19 and March 20, 2026 — two 12-hour days. That’s $2,400 per day, $4,800 total in cash just for the winner. And they can bring up to 3 friends who also get paid the same rate, bringing the total Grand Prize value to $9,687.92 including pizza coupons.

The sweepstakes runs from March 3 through March 12, 2026. There’s one Grand Prize and 1,000 First Prizes of free Red Baron pizza coupons. You can enter online at redbaron.com/professionalfan or via a free email AMOE — no purchase ever required.

“One (1) winner and up to three (3) other people of the winner’s choosing will receive payment for ‘working’ two (2) twelve (12) hour days watching basketball on March 19, 2026 and March 20, 2026 at $100 per hour.” — Official Rules

This is a legitimate sweepstakes sponsored by Schwan’s Sales Co., Inc. — Consumer Brands Division, the company behind Red Baron Pizza. The “employment” language in the rules is described as humorous in nature and does not create an actual employment relationship.

Prize Breakdown

There are two prize tiers in the March Earnament — one incredible Grand Prize and 1,000 First Prizes of free pizza. Here’s everything up for grabs:

Grand Prize Details

The Grand Prize is structured as a fun “professional fan” job. The winner and up to 3 friends each get paid $100 per hour for two 12-hour days of watching basketball — that’s $2,400 per person per day, $4,800 per person total. With 4 people at $4,800 each, that’s $19,200 in cash payments, plus 8 Red Baron pizza coupons. The official ARV listed in the rules is $9,687.92.

The viewing days fall on March 19 and March 20, 2026 — right in the heart of March Madness. The rules clarify that this is a sweepstakes prize, not an actual employment relationship, despite the fun “job” framing.

First Prize — 1,000 Free Pizza Winners

Even if you don’t win the Grand Prize, you still have a great shot at one of the 1,000 First Prizes. Each First Prize is one coupon for a free Red Baron pizza (ARV $10.99 each). With 1,000 prizes available, your odds of winning something are significantly better than most sweepstakes.

How to Enter — Two Ways

There are two equally valid ways to enter the Red Baron March Earnament. Both are completely free and give you the same chance of winning.

🌐 Method 1: Online Entry Form

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  Visit the Official WebsiteGo to redbaron.com/professionalfan during the sweepstakes period (March 3–12, 2026).
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  Fill Out the Entry FormComplete and submit the online sweepstakes entry form with your information.
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  Submit Before the DeadlineEntries must be submitted before March 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. Late entries are disqualified.

📧 Method 2: Free Email AMOE (No Website Required)

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  Compose an EmailOpen your email app and address it to promos@redbaron.com.
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  Use the Exact Subject LineThe subject line must read exactly: RED BARON® Pizza March Earnament Sweepstakes
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  Include Your Full Name and AddressPut your full legal name and mailing address in the body of the email and send before the deadline.

Both methods have the same odds of winning. Limit one (1) entry per person during the entire sweepstakes period — you cannot enter multiple times.

Who Can Enter — Eligibility

Note that Florida and New York residents are excluded from this sweepstakes, which is common for many national sweepstakes due to state-specific regulations. If you live in one of those states, you are not eligible to enter.

Timeline & Key Dates

• March 3, 2026 — 9:00 a.m. CTSweepstakes opens — entry form goes live at redbaron.com/professionalfan
• March 3–12, 2026Entry period — submit your online form or email AMOE anytime during this window
• March 12, 2026 — 5:00 p.m. CTEntry deadline — all entries must be received before this time
• On or about March 13, 2026Random drawing held to select the Grand Prize winner and 1,000 First Prize winners
• On or about March 14, 2026Winners notified via email — check your inbox and spam folder
• March 16, 2026Deadline for winners to return completed documents (affidavit, W-9, etc.)
• March 19–20, 2026Grand Prize event — winner and friends get paid $100/hr to watch basketball
• After March 20, 2026Winners list available — email promos@redbaron.com to request it

Tips to Maximize Your Chances

📧 Use the Email AMOE If You Have Any Issues

If the website form is slow, glitchy, or you just prefer email, the AMOE method is just as valid. Send an email to promos@redbaron.com with the exact subject line “RED BARON® Pizza March Earnament Sweepstakes” and include your full name and address. It takes about 30 seconds and gives you the exact same odds as the website form.

⏰ Enter Early — Don’t Wait Until March 12

You only get one entry for the entire sweepstakes period. There’s no benefit to waiting — enter as soon as possible so you don’t forget or miss the deadline. The sweepstakes closes at 5:00 p.m. CT on March 12, not midnight, so don’t wait until the last minute.

📬 Watch Your Email on March 14

Winners are notified via email on or about March 14, 2026. Check both your inbox and spam/junk folder. If you win the Grand Prize, you’ll need to return completed documents by March 16 — just two days after notification — so be ready to act fast.

🍕 1,000 Pizza Winners = Great Odds

With 1,000 First Prizes available, your odds of winning a free pizza coupon are significantly better than most sweepstakes. Even if you don’t land the Grand Prize, there’s a real chance you’ll score a free pizza. That’s a great reason to enter even if you’re skeptical about winning the big prize.

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