Packers fans get another shot to push bratwurst deeper into the Great American Tailgate challenge, and this round brings a heavyweight opponent: smoked brisket.
Bratwurst moved on with a strong showing in Round 1, a result that underscored just how much Wisconsin tailgating still resonates in a national bracket. Now the iconic Green Bay staple is up against brisket, the Round 1 vote leader and one of the most formidable entries in the field.
The contest is a partnership between USA TODAY and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, built as a nationwide nod to the foods that help define football culture in all 32 NFL cities. In Canton, the celebration is about regional identity, fan passion and the tailgating traditions that have become part of the sport’s fabric.
For this matchup, the contrast is clear: Wisconsin’s bratwurst against Texas’s slow-smoked brisket. Fans can help decide which food advances, and every valid vote also counts as an entry in a giveaway for a $1,000 Pro Football Hall of Fame merchandise gift card. The winner gets the chance to stock up on Hall of Fame apparel, collectibles and memorabilia.
There’s no purchase required to vote or enter. Fans must be 21 or older and legal U.S. residents, excluding Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
Each fan can cast one vote per round, per day, and voting is available only on the SQWAD platform. The sponsor can disqualify votes or voters for fraud, duplicate accounts or suspicious activity.
The food bracket winner earns recognition only, not a prize. The giveaway winner is expected to be notified around August 10, 2026, and all disputes must go through arbitration under the official rules.
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