Wendy's returns to NCAA® March Madness® as the Official Dunks partner, bringing fans the ultimate way to celebrate the most electric play in basketball – the dunk – through Wendy's own dunk-worthy menu items, like the classic Frosty and Fries and dunkable favorites like Nuggets and Tendys.
Every Dunks Menu purchase via the Wendy's app earns fans a shot at $100,000 in the Wendy's Dunkstakes plus limited-edition prizes – like custom dunk-inspired sneakers and multiple $1,000 cash prizes*
When the first dunk happens during either the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's or Women's Basketball National Championship Games, Wendy's will unlock a Free Dunk for America offer nationwide, redeemable in-restaurant only on April 7**
Score Biggie with Wendy's Dunkstakes (In-App) Between March 16 and April 6, the purchase of an item through the Dunks Menu available within the Wendy's App will automatically enters guests into a Dunkstakes* for a chance to win prizes, such as:
One Grand Prize of $100,000 cash
10 cash prizes of $1,000
25 pairs of dunk-inspired custom sneakers
500 Wendy's gift cards — so fans can keep dunking long after the season ends
The Championship Dunk: Free Dunk for America OfferThe NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship broadcasts will run across TBS, CBS, TNT and truTV for the whole tournament, but Wendy's biggest dunk of the both tournaments will happen off the court with the first-ever FREE Dunk for America offer. When the first dunk occurs during the 2026 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball National Championship game (airing Sunday, April 5 on ABC) or the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship Game (airing Monday, April 6 on TBS), Wendy's unlocks a nationwide Free Dunk for America offer.
On Tuesday, April 7, fans can visit participating Wendy's restaurants nationwide to redeem a free OG dunk pairing – a small Hot & Crispy Fries paired with a small Chocolate or Vanilla Frosty Classic – in-restaurant only.** Because no matter who your team is, we are all rooting for dunks at Wendy's.
** Offer only available in-restaurant upon request at participating U.S. Wendy's on April 7, 2026. No purchase necessary. Limit one (1) free Small Fry and Small Frosty Classic per person. A la carte only. While supplies last. Not valid for digital or delivery orders or with any other discount or offer. No substitutions.