Burger King Game Day Menu: Pretzel Burger and Nacho Chicken Fries (October 2026)
Football season does something predictable to fast food menus. Every fall, the big chains roll out their stadium-style plays: oversized burgers, shareable sides, and anything that pairs well with a couch and a screen. Limited-time menus built around game day have become one of the most reliable traffic spikes in the industry, and this October Burger King is making its move with a lineup that leans hard into the trend.
The chain’s new Game Day menu centers on two headliners: a Pretzel Burger served on a SUPERPRETZEL soft pretzel bun, and Chicken Fries paired with a nacho cheese dipping cup. A review of the new items walks through how they taste and what stands out. Alongside the food, Burger King is running a four-week Game Day sweepstakes with weekly cash prizes. This guide covers the menu items, the prices, the sweepstakes, and how long everything sticks around.
Deal Details
| Deal | What’s Included | Price | Valid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game Day Pretzel Burger | Quarter-pound flame-grilled beef, American cheese, crispy bacon, crispy onions, nacho cheese sauce on a SUPERPRETZEL Soft Pretzel Bun | $11.99 | From 10/6/26, limited time |
| Chicken Fries with Nacho Cheese Sauce | Classic Chicken Fries with a nacho cheese dipping cup (8-pc) | $7.49 (8-pc) | From 10/6/26, limited time |
| Game Day Sweepstakes | Weekly cash prizes up to $5,000 plus $20 BK gift cards and merch, for Royal Perks members | Up to $5,000 | Four weeks through 11/1/26 |
How to Claim
- Order the Game Day Pretzel Burger at participating US locations. Available from October 6, 2026 for a limited time, the burger stacks a quarter-pound of flame-grilled beef with American cheese, crispy bacon, crispy onions, and nacho cheese sauce on the SUPERPRETZEL Soft Pretzel Bun. It is priced at $11.99, though prices can vary by location.
- Add the Chicken Fries with nacho cheese sauce. The 8-piece Chicken Fries with a nacho cheese dipping cup run $7.49, also from October 6 for a limited time at participating US locations. As the review notes, the nacho cheese cup is the twist here: a dunkable, stadium-style take on a Burger King staple.
- Join Royal Perks to enter the sweepstakes. The Game Day Sweepstakes runs for four weeks through November 1, 2026, and entry is for Royal Perks members. Sign up for the free loyalty program in the BK app or on the website if you are not a member yet.
- Enter with a purchase or with Crowns. Members can enter the sweepstakes with a purchase or by redeeming Crowns, the program’s points currency. Each week brings a new round of prizes, so entering across multiple weeks gives you more shots at the weekly cash prize.
- Watch for the weekly drawings. Prizes include weekly cash awards of up to $5,000, plus $20 BK gift cards and Burger King merchandise. Keep an eye on the app and your email for winner notifications during the four-week run.
Terms and Exclusions
- The Game Day Pretzel Burger and the Chicken Fries with nacho cheese sauce launched October 6, 2026, and are available for a limited time only; no end date has been announced.
- Both menu items are sold at participating US Burger King locations, and prices may vary by location.
- The Game Day Sweepstakes runs for four weeks through November 1, 2026.
- Sweepstakes entry is limited to Royal Perks members, who can enter with a purchase or with Crowns.
- Sweepstakes prizes include weekly cash prizes of up to $5,000, $20 BK gift cards, and Burger King merchandise.
- As with all limited-time offers, availability can differ by restaurant, so check the BK app or your local restaurant before heading out.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Game Day Pretzel Burger?
The Game Day Pretzel Burger is priced at $11.99. That covers the full build: a quarter-pound flame-grilled beef patty, American cheese, crispy bacon, crispy onions, and nacho cheese sauce, all on the SUPERPRETZEL Soft Pretzel Bun. As always with Burger King, the price can vary a bit from one location to another.
What makes the Pretzel Burger different from a regular Whopper?
Two things: the bun and the topping stack. Instead of a sesame bun, you get the SUPERPRETZEL Soft Pretzel Bun, which gives the burger a chewier, slightly salty base. On top of the flame-grilled beef patty, Burger King layers American cheese, crispy bacon, crispy onions, and a nacho cheese sauce, which pushes the whole thing firmly into game-day territory.
What do you get with the Chicken Fries and nacho cheese?
You get an 8-piece order of Burger King’s classic Chicken Fries plus a nacho cheese dipping cup, priced at $7.49. The cheese cup is the new element, turning a familiar side into a dunkable, stadium-style snack that fits the Game Day theme.
How long is the Game Day menu available?
Both items launched on October 6, 2026, and are listed as limited time, with no official end date announced. The sweepstakes has a firmer window: four weeks through November 1, 2026. If you want to try the food, sooner is safer, since limited-time items can disappear without much warning.
How do I enter the Game Day Sweepstakes?
You need to be a Royal Perks member, which is free to join through the BK app or website. Once you are in, you can enter with a purchase or by redeeming Crowns. Each week of the four-week run offers prizes, including cash awards of up to $5,000 along with $20 BK gift cards and merch, so repeat entries across weeks improve your odds.
Burger King’s Game Day play is straightforward: two indulgent, stadium-inspired items priced for a crowd, plus a sweepstakes that gives the loyalty program something to talk about for four weeks. The Pretzel Burger at $11.99 is the centerpiece, the $7.49 Chicken Fries with nacho cheese are the easy add-on, and the weekly $5,000 drawings are the reason to download the app if you have not already. With football season in full swing, this is exactly the kind of limited menu that does not stick around, so plan your visit while it is on the board.