Win a $15,000 Tailgate Trip in the Cheez-It Couch Committee Contest

One winner receives a $15,000 college football tailgate trip

The promotion has one winner. That person can take up to five guests, allowing for a travel party of as many as six people. This is one shared grand-prize experience, not six separate trips or multiple winning packages.

The prize includes round-trip airfare and two hotel rooms. It also includes spots on the Cheez-It Couch, with the rental fee covered. A visit from Chase Daniel is part of the package subject to availability, so entrants should understand that the appearance is not guaranteed.

The prize is worth $15,000. That amount is the stated value of the complete package, not a cash award. The winner receives the named tailgate travel experience rather than $15,000 to spend independently.

The sponsor will select the tailgate date and location. The event will be held on Nov. 7, 14, or 21, 2026, so anyone entering should consider whether they and their prospective guests could travel on the chosen weekend.

Meals and ground transportation are not included. The winner and guests should therefore be prepared for expenses such as food, airport transfers, local rides, and travel between the hotel and tailgate unless the sponsor communicates different arrangements directly to the winner.

How to enter the Cheez-It Couch Committee Contest

Start at the official Cheez-It Couch Committee Contest page. Complete the requested entry form carefully, using an email address and other contact information you check regularly. A typing error could make it difficult for the sponsor to contact you if your submission is selected.

You must also provide an original written response between 50 and 200 words. Both boundaries matter: aim for at least 50 words, but do not exceed 200. Drafting the response separately can make it easier to check the word count and proofread before submitting it through the official page.

The response must be your own original work. Generated entries are prohibited, so write from your personal experience and in your natural voice. Before submitting, check the form for any additional acknowledgments and make sure every required field is complete.

After submission, keep any confirmation page or confirmation email you receive. A screenshot can also help you remember that your single permitted entry was completed, although it does not replace following the official requirements.

The 50-to-200-word response is judged on three criteria

This promotion is judged rather than determined only by chance. Fandom represents 40% of the judging, response quality represents 30%, and brand fit represents 30%. Your written response is therefore a central part of the entry, not an optional comment.

Because fandom receives the greatest weight, include a specific detail that demonstrates what college football means to you. A genuine game-day tradition, a memorable experience, or the reason you would choose your five guests can communicate enthusiasm more effectively than a general claim about being a devoted fan.

Response quality also matters. Choose one clear idea and develop it within the limited space. A focused response with a logical beginning and ending will usually be easier to understand than several unrelated stories compressed into 200 words.

For brand fit, connect your story naturally to the tailgate experience and Cheez-It. Avoid repeating the same brand reference in every sentence. The goal is a personal, readable response that makes sense for this particular contest and prize.

Proofread once for substance and once for technical details. Confirm that the response answers the prompt shown on the official page, stays within 50 to 200 words, and contains no accidental omissions or distracting spelling errors.

Use your one-time entry carefully

The entry limit is one time. This is not a daily promotion, so returning every morning does not create another permitted chance. Your best strategy is to slow down, prepare the written response first, and submit only after checking the complete entry.

Before pressing the final submission control, verify your name, email address, phone number if requested, and written response. Check the word count one final time and make sure you have not pasted an older draft or cut off part of the response.

Entering early can leave room to resolve a browser, connection, or form problem without changing the official deadline. Use the official promotion page rather than relying on a social post, screenshot, or forwarded message that may omit important instructions.

Eligibility includes U.S. adults, with adult guests required

The contest is open to U.S. residents, including residents of the District of Columbia, who are at least 18 years old. These requirements apply to the entrant at the time of entry.

Guests must also be 18 or older. Since the winner can invite up to five people, it is smart to think ahead about an adult group that could travel on the sponsor-selected date. The winner is not required to bring all five guests, but the prize allows up to that number.

The sponsor chooses the tailgate date and location, so do not enter on the assumption that you can request a particular college, city, matchup, or weekend. The three possible event dates are Nov. 7, 14, or 21, 2026.

Potential winners may also need to complete verification and prize paperwork. The available terms indicate a background-check authorization is required on a short timeline, making prompt attention to official communications especially important.

Watch carefully for the winner message

The potential winner must respond to the notification email within 48 hours. The background-check authorization must be returned within 24 hours of its notification. These are separate response obligations, so check your inbox and spam folder regularly after entering.

Be cautious with any message claiming you won. Compare the sender and instructions with the contact information or winner details in the official rules. Do not trust an unexpected message simply because it mentions Cheez-It or repeats details about the prize.

A legitimate prize message should not require you to pay a surprise fee through a gift card, wire transfer, or cryptocurrency to release the award. If anything seems inconsistent, return to the official contest page and use verified sponsor contact information before sharing sensitive details.

Keep your original entry confirmation and a copy of your written response. Those records may help you recognize genuine correspondence and answer questions during verification.

Enter by Oct 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET

The confirmed overall deadline is Oct 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Your one permitted entry, including the required original 50-to-200-word response, must be submitted through the official page by that time.

Before you enter, make a final pass through the essentials: you must be an eligible U.S. resident age 18 or older, your guests must be adults, and you receive only one entry. Your response will be judged for fandom, response quality, and brand fit.

The main prize is a $15,000 college football tailgate trip for the winner and up to five guests, including round-trip airfare, two hotel rooms, and Cheez-It Couch spots with the rental fee covered. Enter only if the sponsor-selected travel arrangements and possible November event dates work for you.