Detroit’s coney dog is highlighted as a signature tailgating dish for the local bracket entry.

Prizes consist of a $1,000 gift card for the giveaway; the food bracket winner is recognized but does not receive a separate prize.

A national Great American Tailgate bracket challenge, organized by USA TODAY and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, spotlights the foods that define football culture across all 32 NFL cities, with Atlanta’s lemon-pepper wings highlighted as an example.

The event features Tampa Bay’s tailgate tradition, with Cuban sandwiches presented as a regional symbol and an invitation for Buccaneers fans to participate and showcase the city’s tailgate legacy.

Carolina Panthers’ signature dish is slow-smoked pulled pork with a vinegar-based sauce, reflecting regional tailgating traditions and Carolina flavor.

Detroit is represented by the coney dog as Detroit’s signature tailgating dish, with the aim of advancing through the bracket via votes.

The broader Canton-based celebration ties tailgating traditions to national pride and fan engagement, spanning all 32 NFL cities.

Context for the celebration includes a Hall of Fame event ticket link and branding references to USA TODAY and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Fans who vote in the bracket are entered into a giveaway for a $1,000 Pro Football Hall of Fame merchandise gift card, with one winner announced around August 10, 2026.

Voting occurs on the SQWAD platform, with one vote per round per day per fan, and the sponsor may disqualify votes or voters for fraud or suspicious activity.

Eligibility requires voters to be 21+ and U.S. residents excluding Hawaii and Puerto Rico, with disputes resolved by arbitration and no purchase required to participate.

Additional logistical details include explicit voting restrictions, platform specifics, and ticketing information for a related Hall of Fame event.