2026 Sour Patch Kids Fall Football Sweepstakes Official Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

Note: The Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta Platforms, Inc. or TikTok Inc.

Eligibility:

The 2026 Sour Patch Kids Fall Football Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) who are at least 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Employees, officers and directors of Mondelēz Global LLC (“Sponsor”), Merkle Inc. (“Administrator”), Fanatics, Inc., HMT Associates, Inc., The David Agency, Goodness, VaynerMedia, Ketchum, Inc., Spark and their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliate companies, as well as the immediate family (defined as including spouse, biological, adoptive and step parents, grandparents, siblings, children and grandchildren, and each of their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) or household members (whether related or not) of any of the above are not eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes.

Agreement to Official Rules; Entrants Will Be Disqualified for Violations:

Participation constitutes each entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these official rules (“Official Rules”). The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void outside of the 50 United States, D.C., and where prohibited. Sponsor’s and Administrator’s decisions are final and binding in all matters related to the Sweepstakes.

In the event there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between any statements contained in any Sweepstakes-related materials and these Official Rules, these Official Rules shall prevail, govern and control.

Entrants agree that they may not use or attempt to use any method to obtain more than the stated number of permissible entries (as set forth in these Official Rules) using robotic, automatic, programmed, or any other means, including but not limited to using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations and logins or any other methods.

Sponsor/Administrator:

Sponsor: Mondelēz Global LLC, 100 Deforest Avenue, East Hanover, NJ 07936.  Administrator: Merkle Inc. (previously known as HelloWorld, Inc.), 3000 Town Center, Suite 2000, Southfield, MI 48075.

Timing:

The Sweepstakes begins on September 21, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) and ends on November 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET (the "Promotion Period"). The Sweepstakes consists of 2 entry periods (each an “Entry Period”), and 2 random prize drawings, as outlined in the below table.

Entry

Period

Start Date

at 12:00 a.m. ET

End Date

at 11:59 p.m. ET

Approximate Drawing Date

Available Prizes

1

September 21, 2026

October 4, 2026

October 9, 2026

(50) $500 Fanatics.com vouchers

2

November 2, 2026

November 15, 2026

November 20, 2026

(50) $500 Fanatics.com vouchers

 

TikTok’s and Meta’s servers are the official time-keeping devices for the Sweepstakes.

How to Enter:

During the Promotion Period, an eligible entrant who is logged in to their Facebook, Instagram or TikTok account may be presented with a Facebook, Instagram or TikTok sponsored post prompting the entrant to enter the Sweepstakes (the “Ad”). Sponsor will determine Ad placement in its sole discretion. Accordingly, only select Facebook, Instagram or TikTok users will see and be able to enter via the Ad. To enter via the Ad, click on the in-Ad “Sign Up” button, accurately provide the required information: first name, last name, a valid email address, phone number (optional), and check the box verifying you meet the eligibility requirements and agree to these Official Rules.

Upon completion and submission of the registration form, you will receive 1 entry into the applicable Entry Period drawing. In addition to the Sponsor’s Privacy Policy, as outlined below in these Official Rules, entries through the Ad are also subject to Meta’s Privacy Policy found at https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/ and https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/, or TikTok’s Privacy Policy, as applicable.

Entry Limits:

You are limited to 1 entry during the Promotion Period, regardless of whether you receive more than 1 invitation to enter. Non-winning Entry Period 1 entries will carry over from Entry Period 1 to the Entry Period 2 drawing.  Multiple entrants are not permitted to share the same email address. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of an entrant, Sponsor and Administrator will rely on the information submitted by the entrant to register for this Sweepstakes. Sponsor, in its discretion, may require additional documentation from entrant to show proof of entrant’s identity. If any additional information provided by entrant is inconsistent with the information provided at registration for this Sweepstakes, the Sponsor and/or Administrator may disqualify such entrant and such disqualification may result in the forfeiture of any prize won.

Use of a Mobile Device:

If you choose to enter using a mobile device, standard message and data rates may apply in accordance with your personal mobile service plan. Check details of your plan prior to using a mobile device to enter. A mobile device is not required to participate.

Prize Drawings and Winner Requirements:

Administrator is an independent organization whose decisions as to the selection of the potential winners are final and binding. Administrator will select the potential Entry Period 1 winners in a random drawing from all eligible entries received during Entry Period 1 through all entry methods combined. Administrator will select the potential Entry Period 2 winners in a random drawing from all eligible entries received during Entry Period 2 through all entry methods combined, and all non-winning entries from the Entry Period 1 drawing. The drawings will take place on or around the dates listed in the chart at the top of these Official Rules. Non-winning Entry Period 1 entries will carry over from Entry Period 1 to the Entry Period 2 drawing. Winners will be notified by email. All potential winners may be required to provide their name, home mailing address (P.O. Boxes are not permitted), and date of birth to confirm eligibility and for purposes of prize fulfillment within 4 days of the date notice or attempted notice is sent, in order to claim a prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, and/or fails to provide the requested information within the required time period, or a prize is returned as undeliverable, the applicable potential winner forfeits the prize. Receiving a prize is contingent upon compliance with these Official Rules. In the event that a potential winner is disqualified or forfeits a prize for any reason, Sponsor will award the applicable prize to an alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries in the applicable drawing pool. Only 3 such alternate drawings will be held, after which the applicable prize will remain un-awarded if it is not claimed.

Prizes:

Quantity, Description and Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”):

100 Grand Prizes (50 awarded for Entry Period 1 and 50 awarded for Entry Period 2): Each winner will receive a $500 Fanatics.com voucher. Fanatics.com vouchers are one-time use codes that cannot be combined with other offers. ALL PROCEEDS NOT USED IN ONE TRANSACTION WILL BE FORFEITED. Fanatics.com vouchers cannot be transferred or resold. The Fanatics.com vouchers exclude select trading cards & memorabilia.  Fanatics is not a sponsor of this promotion. All Fanatics Trademarks are IP of Fanatics.com or its affiliates. ARV of Grand Prize: $500 each.

Total ARV:

The total ARV of all available prizes offered in the Sweepstakes is $50,000.

Odds of Winning:

Odds of winning a prize in the Entry Period 1 drawing will depend on the number of eligible entries received during Entry Period 1 through all entry methods combined. Odds of winning a prize in the Entry Period 2 drawing will depend on the number of eligible entries received during Entry Period 2 through all entry methods combined, and the number of non-winning entries from the Entry Period 1 drawing.

Additional Prize Terms:

Prizes are non-transferable, and no substitution will be made except in the Sponsor’s sole discretion should a prize become unavailable. In that case, a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded. Winners are responsible for all taxes and fees associated with prize receipt and/or use. ARVs are determined as of the time these Official Rules were published, and the value of a prize may fluctuate. A winner is not entitled to any difference between the ARV and the actual value of the prize at the time the prize is awarded. All other costs and expenses associated with acceptance of a prize that are not expressly set forth herein shall be solely the winner’s responsibility. Prizes will be fulfilled approximately 8-10 weeks after winner confirmation. All prizes are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement.

Release:

By receipt of a prize, the winner agrees to release and hold harmless Sponsor, Administrator, Fanatics, Inc., HMT Associates, Inc., The David Agency, Goodness, VaynerMedia, Ketchum, Inc., Spark, Meta Platforms, Inc., TikTok Inc., and their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, suppliers, distributors, advertising and promotion agencies and prize suppliers and each such company’s officers, directors, employees and agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any and all actions, claims, injury, loss or damage arising in any manner, directly or indirectly, from participation in this Sweepstakes and/or acceptance, use, inability to use, misuse or redemption of the prize.

Publicity:

Except where prohibited, participation in the Sweepstakes and acceptance of a prize constitutes winner’s consent to Sponsor and its agents to use, edit, modify or alter in any manner the following information about the winner (to the extent provided by winner as part of the entry or winner confirmation process): winner’s name, city, state, likeness, photograph, Sweepstakes entry, social handle/display name (if applicable) and photo, voice, opinions and/or prize information for promotional, advertising or other purposes, in any media without further notice, review, approval, payment or other consideration. Sponsor is not obligated to use any of the above-mentioned information or content but may do so in its sole discretion. Sponsor will not use any of the above-mentioned information in a manner that is inconsistent with its Privacy Policy or applicable law.

General Conditions:

Sponsor’s Right to Modify or Cancel:

Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify the Sweepstakes, including but not limited to fulfillment of the prizes, where any of the following “Issues” occur:

·       Fraud;

·       Technical failures;

·       Human error;

·       Any other factor that impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Sweepstakes; or

·       Any event or cause beyond Sponsor’s control (e.g. events such as natural calamities, national emergencies, widespread illnesses, declarations of war, acts of God, acts of terrorism) that interferes with any aspect of the Sweepstakes, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion.

Where one or more of the above Issues occurs, Sponsor will make reasonable efforts to award the prizes by conducting a random drawing from among all eligible entries received up to the date of the Issue.

Sponsor’s Right to Disqualify Entrants:

Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes, including but not limited to submitting fraudulent entries, or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil law and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

Sponsor’s Right to Limit Prizes Awarded to the Number Stated in these Official Rules:

In no event will more prizes than are stated in these Official Rules be awarded. If, for any reason, more prize notifications are sent than the number of prizes offered in these Official Rules, Administrator and Sponsor reserve the right to award only the stated number of prizes through a random drawing from among those entrants who were so notified.

Limitations of the Scope of Responsibility:

The Released Parties are not responsible for:

·       Any incorrect or inaccurate information either provided by entrants or caused by printing or other errors or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes;

·       Technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to malfunctions, interruptions, or disconnections to the internet or social media platforms, in phone lines or in network hardware or software;

·       Unauthorized human intervention in any part of the Sweepstakes, including but not limited to the entry process;

·       Technical or human error which may occur in the administration of the Sweepstakes, including but not limited to the processing of entries;

·       Late, lost, undeliverable, damaged or stolen mail; delayed or misdirected entries or failure to receive entries due to limitation of third-party social network platforms;

·       Entries that are erroneously deleted, lost, destroyed or corrupted. In that case, entrant’s sole remedy is to take the required actions (see “How to Enter” section, above) to receive another entry in the Sweepstakes, if it is possible.

Disputes:

Except where prohibited, entrant agrees that:

·       Any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes or the prizes shall be resolved individually without resort to any form of class action and exclusively by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan or the appropriate Michigan State Court located in Oakland County, Michigan;

·       Any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Sweepstakes, but in no event attorneys’ fees;

·       Under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, indirect, punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased.  Important Note: Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitations or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you.

 

·       All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of Michigan or any other jurisdiction) which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Michigan.

Severability: 

If any provision of these Official Rules is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction, that provision will be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law. Remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. If any provision is determined to be overly broad, it will be limited and enforced to the extent allowed by applicable law.

Entrant's Personal Information:

Information collected from entrants is subject to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy.  If entrant entered through Facebook or Instagram, their data is also subject to the applicable privacy policy, viewable at Facebook Privacy Center or Instagram Privacy Center.  If entrant entered through TikTok, their data is also subject to TikTok’s Privacy Policy.

Winners List:

See this winner list for the names of the Sweepstakes winners. The winners’ names will be posted after winner confirmation is complete.

Any questions, comments or complaints regarding this Sweepstakes must be directed to the Sponsor or Administrator only, and NOT to Meta Platforms, Inc. or TikTok Inc.

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