NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, D.C., and U.S. Territories, 18 years of age or older. Void where prohibited. By participating, entrants agree to these Official Rules.
SWEEPSTAKES DATES: The Sweeten the Fandom Flyaway Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) begins at 8:00 AM ET on March 23, 2026, and ends at 11:59 PM ET on May 8, 2026 (the “Entry Period”). Winners will be notified on or around May 15, 2026.
HOW TO ENTER:
During the Entry Period, participants may enter the Sweepstakes via any of the following methods. No purchase necessary to enter or win.
Method 1 – Online Entry:
Visit the official Sweepstakes landing page on (the “Landing Page”) at ussoccer.com/sweeten-the-fandom and follow the on-screen instructions to submit your message of support for the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT). Complete all required fields and submit. One (1) entry will be recorded per valid online submission. By submitting a video message on the landing page, participants also consent to the potential use of their video content by U.S. Soccer on its owned and operated channels and, where applicable, in-stadium, as further described in the Intellectual Property Section below.
Method 2 – On-Site Video Testimonial Booth:
Visit U.S. Soccer’s Sweeten the Fandom activation footprint at the 3/28/26 or 3/31/26 USMNT matches in Atlanta, GA and record a video message of support for the USMNT at the on-site video testimonial booth. Booth attendants will capture and log your entry pursuant to Submission Eligibility requirements provided below. One (1) entry will be recorded per valid on-site video submission. By recording a video message at the booth, participants also consent to the potential use of their video content by U.S. Soccer on its owned and operated channels and, where applicable, in-stadium, as further described in the Intellectual Property section below.
Method 3 – On-Site Handwritten Message:
Visit the designated activation footprint at a participating Sweepstakes event location and submit a handwritten message of support for the USMNT by affixing it to the designated message wall. Booth attendants will capture and log your entry. One (1) entry will be recorded per valid handwritten submission. Event locations will be placed within pre-designated activation areas as defined by U.S. Soccer at the 3/28 and 3/31 USMNT matches.
Participating event location(s):
ELIGIBILITY: Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands ,18 years of age or older at the time of entry, except for employees of the United States Soccer Federation, Inc. (“Administrator” or “U.S. Soccer”), Ferrara Candy Company (“Ferrara”), and each of their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, sponsors, and
agencies (collectively “Sweepstakes Parties”), and members of their immediate family or persons living in the same household. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited or otherwise restricted by law. To be eligible, entrants must provide their first name, last name, age, and email address at the time of submission. Entries that do not include this required information may be deemed ineligible. Participation constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional acceptance of and agreement to comply with and abide by these Official Rules and U.S. Soccer’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Sweepstakes. Void where prohibited by law.
SELECTION OF WINNERS: One (1) Grand Prize winners will be selected by U.S. Soccer by random drawing from all eligible entries received during the Entry Period. The random drawing will take place on or around May 12, 2026. The odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received. Potential winners will be notified via the contact information provided at entry. Potential winners must respond and confirm eligibility within forty-eight (48) hours of notification, or an alternate winner may be selected from remaining eligible entries at U.S. Soccer’s sole discretion.
PRIZE:
There is one (1) Grand Prize available. Grand Prize consists of a match experience for the U.S. Men’s National Team (“USMNT”) vs. Belgium “Coca-Cola Send-Off Match” on June 6, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois, including:
Round-trip, main cabin coach air transportation for one (1) winner and one (1) guest from a major U.S. commercial airport, as determined by U.S. Soccer in its sole discretion;
Standard, double-occupancy hotel accommodations for two (2) nights at a hotel in Chicago, Illinois, selected by U.S. Soccer in its sole discretion;
$500.00 USD spending money provided in the form of a Visa gift card;
Two (2) tickets to the USMNT vs. Belgium match on June 6, 2026;
Two (2) pre-match field-level access passes to watch the USMNT warm-up on the field;
Two (2) pre-match locker room tour passes;
Two (2) post-match press conference passes.
The approximate retail value (“ARV”) of each Grand Prize is $3,800 USD. Total ARV of all Grand Prizes: $7,600 USD. All taxes on the prize are the sole responsibility of the winner. No cash equivalent or substitution of prize is offered, except at U.S. Soccer’s sole discretion. If a winner is unable to attend the June 6, 2026 match or travel on the specified travel dates, the prize will be forfeited with no cash or other compensation provided in lieu thereof, and U.S. Soccer shall have no further obligation to such winner.
The value of the prize awarded to a winner may be reported for tax purposes as required by applicable law. All expenses not specifically enumerated above (including, but not limited to, ground transportation, parking, upgrades, meals, gratuities, and luggage) are solely at the winner’s expense.
PRIZE CONDITIONS:
Travel dates shall be determined by U.S. Soccer, in U.S. Soccer’s sole discretion. Travel must be taken on dates specified by U.S. Soccer (communicated at the time of prize notification); no alternative travel dates will be offered. If a winner is unable to attend the Match or travel on the specified dates, the prize will be forfeited with no cash or other compensation in lieu thereof, and U.S. Soccer shall have no further obligation to such winner.
Travel and accommodations are subject to availability and may change in U.S. Soccer’s sole discretion. Winner must use U.S. Soccer’s designated travel agent for all trip arrangements. Selection of airline, flights, seating, and hotel are solely within U.S. Soccer’s discretion. Government restrictions, hotel, airline, airport, or transportation terminal restrictions and regulations may apply. U.S. Soccer assumes no responsibility for canceled, delayed, suspended, or rescheduled events or any acts or omissions by air carriers, hotels, venue operators, transportation companies, prize providers, or any other persons providing prize-related services or accommodations beyond its reasonable control.
Winner will be required to provide a credit card prior to hotel check-in and is solely responsible for all incidental charges. If the winner's guest is a minor (under 18), the winner must be the guest's parent or legal guardian and must accompany the guest at all times during the prize experience. All required releases must be signed by the winner as the minor's parent or legal guardian Winner and guest must have all necessary identification and/or travel documents (e.g., Real ID or passport) required for travel and must travel on the same itinerary. Once the guest is selected, they may not be substituted, except at U.S. Soccer’s sole and absolute discretion. Airline tickets are non-refundable/non-transferable and are not valid for upgrades and/or frequent flyer miles. All airline tickets are subject to flight variation, work stoppages, and schedule or route changes.
Winner and guest are responsible for obtaining travel insurance (and all other forms of insurance), at their option, and hereby acknowledge that U.S. Soccer has not and will not obtain or provide travel insurance or any other form of insurance. Lost, stolen, or damaged airline tickets or any other prize element will not be replaced or exchanged. U.S. Soccer will have no liability for any costs associated with changing or rebooking transportation due to missed flights (through no fault of U.S. Soccer or Sweepstakes Parties).
At any time during the prize experience, if a winner and/or their guest engages in behavior that is illegal, obnoxious, non-sportsmanlike, or disruptive, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other person (as determined by U.S. Soccer, the Sweepstakes Parties, or another applicable representative, in their sole discretion), the winner and/or guest may be removed from the prize experience without any liability to U.S. Soccer or the Sweepstakes Parties, and no replacement prize or compensation will be provided. Match is subject to change. No responsibility is assumed by U.S. Soccer if the Match is canceled, delayed, suspended, or rescheduled. The Sweepstakes Parties will not be responsible for weather conditions; acts of God; acts of terrorism; civil disturbances; local, state, or federal regulation, order, or policy; work stoppage; epidemic, pandemic, or any other event outside of their reasonable control that may cause the cancellation or postponement of, or restriction on fans attending, the Match.
Tickets awarded as prizes may not be resold, offered for resale, or used for any commercial or promotional purpose whatsoever. Winner and guest agree to comply with all relevant ticketing terms and conditions and venue regulations.
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSIONS:
Submissions must be original, and entrants must have all rights to any content included.
No use of copyrighted material or imagery without permission.
Submissions must not contain inappropriate, offensive, defamatory, or harmful content.
On-site video testimonials captured at the activation booth and submitted via the dedicated landing page may be edited, cropped, or combined with other content by U.S. Soccer for use on its owned and operated channels and potentially in-stadium at U.S. Soccer’s sole discretion.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: By entering the Sweepstakes (whether online or on-site), participants grant U.S. Soccer and Ferrara a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide right and license to use,
publish, reproduce, edit, adapt, display, and distribute their name, voice, image, and likeness, as well as their submissions (including but not limited to digital messages, on-site video recordings, and handwritten messages), for promotional, marketing, and editorial purposes across any and all media (including owned digital channels and in-stadium display) without compensation. Entrants affirm that their submission is their original work, does not infringe on the rights of any third party, and that they have obtained all necessary consents for any persons appearing in their submission.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: U.S. Soccer is not responsible for technical failures, lost entries, or any damages incurred as a result of participation in the Sweepstakes. By entering, participants release U.S. Soccer and the Sweepstakes Parties from any and all claims related to the Sweepstakes.
WINNERS LIST: To obtain the names of the winners, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: U.S. Soccer Sweeten the Fandom Sweepstakes, 400 Veterans Parkway, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Requests must be received within sixty (60) days of the close of the Entry Period.
CHOICE OF LAW: Entrant agrees that all matters arising out of or relating to this Sweepstakes and these Official Rules are governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any of its conflict of laws provisions.
WAIVER OF CLASS ACTION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES, EACH PARTICIPANT RELEASES THE ADMINISTRATOR AND SWEEPSTAKES PARTIES FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DAMAGES, OR LIABILITIES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO SUCH PARTICIPANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES. BY ACCEPTING A PRIZE, PARTICIPANT AGREES THAT, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW: (1) THE ADMINISTRATOR AND SWEEPSTAKES PARTIES, AND ALL OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, AND AGENTS WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR, AND SHALL BE HELD HARMLESS BY WINNER AGAINST, ANY LIABILITY FOR INJURIES, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY RESULTING IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES; FROM ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, MISUSE, OR USE OF ANY PRIZE; AND (2) ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS, AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THE SWEEPSTAKES, OR ANY PRIZE AWARDED, WILL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY, WITHOUT RESORT TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION; (3) UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANY PARTICIPANT BE PERMITTED TO OBTAIN ANY AWARD FOR, AND PARTICIPANT HEREBY KNOWINGLY AND EXPRESSLY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO SEEK, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, AND/OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES; AND (4) PARTICIPANT IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO SEEK INJUNCTIVE OR EQUITABLE RELIEF. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
ARBITRATION: As a condition of participating in this Sweepstakes, each Participant agrees that (a) any and all disputes, claims, controversies, or causes of action arising out of or relating to this Sweepstakes, or any prizes awarded (each, a “Claim”), shall be (i) arbitrated on an individual basis only, and shall not be consolidated or joined with or in any arbitration or other proceeding involving a Claim of any other party, and (ii) settled by binding arbitration in New York County, New York before a single arbitrator appointed by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its then-governing rules and procedures, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof; and (b) under no circumstance will Participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, consequential, or any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses. These Official Rules shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance
with the laws of the State of New York, U.S.A., applicable to contracts entered into and performed exclusively in that State.
VALIDITY: The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, the other provisions will remain in effect and will be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein. Participants agree to waive any rights to claim ambiguity of these Official Rules. In the event there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between disclosures or other statements contained in any Sweepstakes-related materials and these Official Rules, the Official Rules shall prevail and govern. Administrator reserves the right to modify these Official Rules for clarification purposes without materially affecting the terms and conditions of the Sweepstakes.
Sponsors: United States Soccer Federation, Inc. (U.S. Soccer), 400 Veterans Parkway, Fayetteville, GA 30214; Ferrara Candy Company, 404 W Harrison Street, Suite 650, Chicago, Illinois 60607.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to residents of the 50 United States, D.C., and U.S. Territories, 18 years of age and older. Begins 8:00 AM ET March 23, 2026 and ends May 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. See Official Rules for full entry details. Void where prohibited. Sponsors: U.S. Soccer and Ferrara Candy Company.