Tailgate Sweepstakes 2025–2026: Win a Ford, NFL Trips, Jerseys & More

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What if your Sunday football obsession scored you more than bragging rights? The 2025–2026 Tailgate Sweepstakes is here, and it’s not just another contest—it’s your shot at a brand-new Ford vehicle valued at up to $100,000, plus trips to NFL away games, official team jerseys, and even $500 team shop gift cards.

Sponsored by Ford Motor Company, this sweepstakes blends two cultural powerhouses: the NFL and Ford’s iconic vehicles. The total prize pool is worth a jaw-dropping $146,000, and it’s split across multiple tiers of prizes so you don’t need to be “the one in a million” to come out ahead.

But before you start fantasizing about rolling up to the tailgate in a Bronco Raptor wrapped in your team’s colors, let’s break down exactly what you can win, how often you can enter, and whether this sweepstakes is as legit as it sounds. Spoiler: it is—but you’ll want to know the fine print.

Prize Breakdown

Grand Prize (1 winner)

• Your choice of a 2025 Ford Bronco Raptor (MSRP $83,080), 2025 Ford Expedition Platinum (MSRP $82,000), or 2025 Ford F-150 Platinum Hybrid (MSRP $85,840).
• Optional: a custom $10,000 NFL team wrap in your favorite team’s logo/colors.
• Total maximum value: $100,000.

First Prizes (8 total, one per team pool)

• A trip for two to an NFL away game for the team pool you entered (airfare, hotel, stipend, and game tickets included).
• Each prize is valued at up to $5,000.

Second Prizes (8 total, one per team pool)

• An official NFL team jersey (non-customized).
• Value: $250 each.

Third Prizes (8 total, one per team pool)

• A $500 team Pro Shop gift card, usable for merch, accessories, or collectibles.

In total, that’s 25 prizes across all team pools, with a combined maximum retail value of $146,000.

What You Can Do With the Prize If You Win

Let’s start with the big one: the Ford vehicle. A Bronco Raptor wrapped in Raiders silver and black? A hybrid F-150 repping the Cowboys? The branding possibilities alone will make you the most legendary tailgater in the lot. Beyond the aesthetics, these vehicles are beasts on the road—perfect for hauling gear, family trips, or just flexing on your neighbors.

The NFL away game trips are more than just seats at the stadium. We’re talking flights, hotel stays, stipends, and the chance to experience enemy territory with your team’s colors on. Imagine flying to Vegas for a Raiders showdown or rolling into New York for a Giants clash. These trips are experiences money can’t casually buy, unless you’re dropping thousands.

A team jersey win is still a solid pull—you’re essentially getting an authentic fan uniform for free, and we all know how pricey official gear is these days. Meanwhile, the $500 Pro Shop gift card could set you up with a jersey, hat, hoodie, and maybe even some tailgate accessories without spending a dime out of pocket.

Whether you’re in it for the wheels, the travel, or the fan swag, every tier of this sweepstakes delivers serious value.

Q&A

Is this legitimate?
Yes. The 2025–2026 Tailgate Sweepstakes is officially sponsored by Ford Motor Company and administered by Group E Marketing Services LLC. It’s not run by the NFL itself, but each participating NFL team has an official pool website tied to the sweepstakes. Always check the official rules for details.

How many entries are allowed?
This is a one-time entry sweepstakes—NOT daily, monthly, or instant win. You’ll receive:

• 1 entry into the Grand Prize drawing,
• 1 entry into your Pool’s First Prize period,
• 1 entry into the Second Prize period,
• 1 entry into the Third Prize period.

That’s one shot per pool, per prize level. Submitting more than one entry won’t help and could actually get you disqualified.

Are there bonus entries?
No. The rules are clear: no bonus entries are available.

How many prizes can you win?
Each person can win one prize per pool. So you could win either a Grand Prize, a First Prize, a Second Prize, or a Third Prize—but not multiples from the same pool.