Chiefs fans: Support burnt ends, get shot at $1000 tailgate prize

[ASFN Admin]

The Great American Tailgate challenge is underway, and Chiefs fans finally get the chance to prove what Kansas City has been preaching for decades: burnt ends are the undisputed champions of NFL tailgating.

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 Kansas City’s 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 team enters with one signature dish, and for the Chiefs, nothing represents the region better than burnt ends — smoky, tender, caramelized perfection that defines KC barbecue. It’s the flavor of the city, the pride of the fan base, and the dish that fuels game days across Chiefs Kingdom. Every vote you cast helps Kansas City advance through the bracket and 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. 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 raise the red, Chiefs fans. Cast your vote, rep your city, and help burnt ends dominate the bracket. Bragging rights are on the line — and Kansas City’s tailgate legacy is ready to rule.

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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.

This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs fans: Support burnt ends, get shot at $1000 tailgate prize

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