The Great American Tailgate challenge is underway, and Broncos fans finally get the chance to prove what Colorado has been serving up for decades: green chile burgers are the rightful champions of Rocky Mountain 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 Denver’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 Broncos, nothing represents the region better than a burger smothered in roasted green chiles — spicy, smoky, hearty, and unmistakably Colorado. It’s the flavor of the Front Range, the taste of tradition, and the dish that fuels game days from the parking lot to the high country. Every vote you cast helps Denver 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 ride on, Broncos fans. Cast your vote, rep your region, and help green chile burgers charge through the bracket. Bragging rights are on the line — and Colorado’s tailgate legacy is ready to shine.
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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 Broncos Wire: Broncos fans: Vote for your favorite tailgate food, get chance to win
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