Pepsi Drops: HBCU Merch Sweepstakes — How to Enter & What You Can Win
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Time Left to Enter the Pepsi® HBCU Merch Sweepstakes
Ends August 31, 2025 at 11:59:59 PM ET
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Pepsi® HBCU Merch Sweepstakes — Enter Here
Click below and we’ll guide you to the entry section with a smooth scroll. Buckle up and enjoy the ride—we’re almost there.
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Ever wish your Pepsi habit could score you more than caffeine? This time, it actually can. Pepsi has flipped its website into a drop hub—think limited-edition culture collabs, but instead of waiting in a resale queue, you can enter for free. The latest release is the Pepsi® Challenge HBCU Merch Collection Sweepstakes, with 100 winners set to take home exclusive apparel designed around HBCU pride and Pepsi’s cultural history.
Here’s the catch: it’s not an instant win game. Instead, you earn one shot per day by scanning the iconic Pepsi Globe with your camera. More scans = more entries = better odds. The sweepstakes ends August 31, 2025, with winners drawn September 10, 2025.
Prize Breakdown
The prize pool is straightforward but exciting:
- 100 winners will each receive a Pepsi® Challenge HBCU Merch Collection prize.
- Winners will be contacted directly to provide their preferred clothing sizes before items ship.
- Each prize is unique, limited, and collectible, tying Pepsi’s branding to HBCU heritage in an exclusive capsule drop.
While there’s no published retail value, this is limited-edition streetwear, which usually translates into high-demand pieces you won’t find in stores.
What You Can Do With the Prize If You Win
Winning this sweepstakes means you’re holding a piece of culture—not just merch. Imagine:
- Campus Flex: Rock your HBCU pride hoodie to football games or homecoming, instantly standing out.
- Streetwear Statement: Pair your prize with sneakers and denim for an everyday look that screams exclusivity.
- Collector’s Item: If you’re into fashion drops, you know limited merch becomes even more valuable over time. This is gear you can stash or showcase.
- Perfect Gift: Got a friend or family member at an HBCU? Passing it along makes you the ultimate plug.
- Content Creator Gold: An unboxing video of exclusive Pepsi x HBCU merch? That’s guaranteed engagement for your socials.
Bottom line: this isn’t generic swag—it’s capsule-collection level merch with cultural weight.
Q&A
Is this legitimate?
Yes. It’s officially hosted by Pepsi at Pepsi.com. Always read the official rules before entering, but this is a brand-backed sweepstakes, not a scam.
How many entries are allowed?
You can enter once per day by scanning the Pepsi Globe. Each successful scan equals one entry.
Are there bonus entries?
No. The only entry method is scanning the Pepsi Globe once daily. No uploads or alternate entries count.
How many prizes can you win?
There are 100 prizes total, and typically one prize per person.
Is it instant win?
No. This is not an instant win game. Winners will be drawn randomly after the entry period closes.
When will winners be drawn?
On or about September 10, 2025.
How will winners be notified?
By email, sent to the address you registered with.
When will prizes ship?
Within 2–4 weeks of notification, shipped via USPS First Class. No tracking is provided
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How to Enter + Quick Rules
💡 Tip: Don’t have a Pepsi can handy? Just open this Pepsi Globe image on your
computer or tablet and scan it with your phone’s camera when Pepsi.com asks.
It works the same as scanning a real can!
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Add a Daily Reminder to Enter
Stay consistent. Add a reminder that repeats daily until the sweepstakes ends on August 31, 2025. It links back to Freebie Mom so you never miss the entry page.
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