Overview
- The contest announced its Final Four on Tuesday: Eastern Carolina pulled pork, Green Bay bratwurst, New York sausage and peppers, and Philadelphia cheesesteaks.
- Semifinal matchups pair Green Bay bratwurst against Eastern Carolina pulled pork and Philadelphia cheesesteaks against New York sausage and peppers.
- Voting is live only on the SQWAD platform and limited to one vote per fan per round per day to curb duplicate or fraudulent entries.
- Only legal U.S. residents age 21 or older (Hawaii and Puerto Rico excluded) may enter the giveaway and the winner will be notified around August 10, 2026.
- The bracket is a promotional celebration by USA TODAY and the Pro Football Hall of Fame that offers recognition for the winning food but no material prize for the dish itself.