USA TODAY and the Pro Football Hall of Fame have teamed up to launch a nationwide competition that asks fans in each of the 32 NFL markets to vote for the dish that best represents their hometown tailgate. The effort celebrates the culinary traditions that have become staples at stadium parking lots across the country.
Regional Dishes in the Spotlight
From the smoky burnt ends that dominate Kansas City’s parking lots to the tangy Cuban sandwiches that line Tampa’s game‑day tables, the bracket showcases a spectrum of flavors that have become synonymous with football weekends. Fans in Western New York can champion buffalo wings, while those in Green Bay may rally behind the city’s beloved bratwurst.
How to Vote and Win
Voters can cast a single ballot on the SQWAD platform for their city’s signature dish; each vote automatically enters the participant into a sweepstakes for a $1,000 Pro Football Hall of Fame gift card. The promotion makes clear that no purchase is necessary to vote or to enter the giveaway, and the sweepstakes winner will be notified around August 10, 2026.
The city whose dish emerges victorious will be honored during the Hall of Fame’s summer celebration in Canton, tying culinary heritage to the sport’s history. While the winning city receives recognition, the sweepstakes prize adds an extra incentive for fans to take part.