Football fans: Vote for your favorite tailgate foods, get shot at $1000 prize

Posted by Admin July 2, 2026 NFL

Football fans: Vote for your favorite tailgate foods, get shot at 00 prize

The Great American Tailgate challenge is underway, giving fans across all 32 NFL cities the chance to celebrate — and defend — the foods that define their game‑day traditions.

USA TODAY and the Pro Football Hall of Fame are teaming up for a nationwide celebration of the foods that define football culture across all 32 NFL cities, and now every fan base is officially on the clock.

This summer, fans nationwide will vote in a bracket‑style tournament to determine America’s Favorite Tailgating Food. Each NFL city enters the competition with one signature dish, from iconic regional classics to beloved stadium staples. Whether it’s burnt ends in Kansas City, Buffalo wings in Western New York, bratwurst in Green Bay, or Cuban sandwiches in Tampa, every fan base has a chance to rally behind the flavor that represents their city best.

Every vote cast doesn’t just help your team’s food advance through the bracket — it also enters you into a giveaway for a $1,000 Pro Football Hall of Fame merchandise gift card. One lucky fan will walk away with the chance to stock up on Hall of Fame apparel, collectibles, and memorabilia. It’s bragging rights and a prize, all rolled into one.

This contest is part of a larger national event in Canton celebrating the food culture of all 32 NFL cities. It’s a showcase of regional pride, fan passion, and the traditions that make tailgating one of America’s greatest rituals.

So step up, whether you’re a fan of an NFL team or just love great cooking. Cast your vote, rep your city, and help your favorite tailgate food climb the bracket.

Get your tickets now: Celebrate food, football at Hall of Fame with Great American Tailgate

Vote for your favorite tailgate food

What to know about Great American Tailgate bracket challenge

No purchase is necessary to vote or enter the giveaway.
You must be 21 or older and a legal U.S. resident (excluding Hawaii and Puerto Rico).
Each fan can cast one vote per round, per day.
Every valid vote equals one entry into the giveaway for a $1,000 Pro Football Hall of Fame gift card.
Voting happens only on the SQWAD platform.
The Sponsor may disqualify votes or voters for fraud, duplicate accounts, or suspicious activity.
The food bracket winner receives recognition only — no prize.
The giveaway winner will be notified around August 10, 2026.
All disputes must be resolved through arbitration, as described in the official rules.