Dos Equis College Basketball Pop-A-Shot Sweepstakes

Posted Date: January 26, 2026

Win a Dos Equis Pop-A-Shot basketball game or a championship trip to Detroit during college basketball’s biggest weekend.

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Entry Frequency: Daily Entry

Total Number of Prizes: 26

Grand Prize ARV: $4,000

Total ARV of All Prizes: $8,975

Start Date: April 12, 2025

End Date: April 10, 2026

Eligibility:

All States

Prize Description:

Score big with a chance to win a Dos Equis branded Pop-A-Shot basketball game for your home.

One grand prize winner will enjoy a trip for two to Detroit during the 2027 College Basketball Tournament Championship, plus a $1,000 gift card to use toward game tickets.

Includes travel.

Quick Take!

This one’s fun because it’s not just a sweepstakes — you can play the Instant Win game once a day after you register, plus you’re automatically entered for the grand prize trip. The odds are always a numbers game, but the entry routine is pretty simple once you’re set up, so it’s easy to keep it in your rotation. If you’re consistent, you’re giving yourself a real shot without making it a whole project.

How to Enter:

• Online entry form
• One-time registration required
• Play the instant win game once per day after registering

All Prizes

Grand Prize: Trip for (2) to Detroit, MI for the 2027 College Basketball Tournament Championship, including airfare, hotel, and a $1,000 gift card
ARV: $4,000

Instant Win Prize: Dos Equis branded Pop-A-Shot basketball game machine (25 winners)
ARV: $199 each

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Good to Know:

There’s a limit of one (1) registration per person, and once registered you can participate in the Instant Win game up to once per day; there’s also a maximum of one (1) Instant Win prize per person/email/household for the entire Promotion Period. Prize heads-up: there’s also a brand-wide cap of one (1) prize per individual/household/street address/email address during any six (6) month period across all HEINEKEN USA promotions, regardless of brand.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is this sweepstakes free to enter?

Sure is! This sweepstakes includes a free entry option, and buying something doesn’t change your chances one bit.

How and when will the winner be notified?

Potential winners are notified by email or phone and must complete verification steps to confirm their prize.

Not sure what a real winner notification looks like? See real examples of actual sweepstakes winner emails on our How to Know If You Won page.

Is this sweepstakes legitimate?

Yes. This sweepstakes is sponsored by HEINEKEN USA Inc. and is governed by published official rules, with prizes awarded and administered by the sponsor.