Cincy Light/Rhinegeist Bengals Pre-Season Opener Ticket Sweepstakes Official Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
1. Sponsor
The Cincy Light/Rhinegeist Bengals Pre-Season Opener Ticket Sweepstakes ("Sweepstakes") is sponsored and administered solely by Cincy Light/Rhinegeist ("Sponsor").
2. Eligibility
The Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the United States who are at least 21 years of age at the time of entry. Employees of Cincy Light/Rhinegeist and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate. Void where prohibited by law.
3. Sweepstakes Period
The Sweepstakes begins at 12:00am ET on August 10, 2026 and ends at 11:59pm ET on August 12, 2026 ("Entry Period"). Entries received after the Entry Period will not be eligible.
4. How to Enter
Participants may enter by completing any of the following actions on Instagram during the Entry Period:
- Following @CincyLight on Instagram;
- Commenting on the Sweepstakes post;
- Sharing the Sweepstakes post; or
- Liking the Sweepstakes post.
Each qualifying action constitutes one (1) entry, up to a maximum of one (1) entry per person. Automated, bot-generated, or fraudulent entries will be disqualified.
5. Prize
One (1) winner will receive:
- Two (2) tickets to the Cincinnati Bengals pre-season opener against the Detroit Lions.
Approximate retail value of the prize depends on ticket market value. Prize is non-transferable and may not be redeemed for cash. No substitution of prize is permitted except at the Sponsor's sole discretion.
6. Prize Value
$215/ticket
7. Winner Selection and Notification
One (1) winner will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries received.
The winner will be contacted directly via Instagram direct message no later than August 14, 2026. If the selected winner cannot be reached, does not respond within a reasonable period, or is determined to be ineligible, Sponsor reserves the right to select an alternate winner.
8. No Incidental Costs/Expenses
All costs and expenses associated with the prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided, including but not limited to lodging, transportation costs, meals, gratuities, taxi and ground transportation and other expenses incurred by accepting the prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Cincy Light/Rhinegeist in its sole discretion.
9. Ticket Terms
Winner's guests must be of legal age of majority in his/her jurisdictions of residence (and at least eighteen (18) years of age), unless accompanied by the Winner who is his/her parent or legal guardian, unless otherwise agreed by Administrator in its sole discretion. The terms and conditions of tickets awarded as part of any Prize will govern in the event a legal game, event or exhibition, as defined by the National Football League, is not played due to weather conditions, an act of God, an act of terrorism, civil disturbance or any other reason. Each Winner and his/her guest(s) agree to comply with all applicable stadium regulations in connection with the Prize.
10. Technical Issues
Cincy Light/Rhinegeist is not responsible for any technical problems or other issues that may prevent an entry from being submitted or received.
11. Release
By participating, entrants agree to release and hold harmless Cincy Light/Rhinegeist and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, the National Football League and its member clubs, including the Cincinnati Bengals, from any liability arising from participation in the Sweepstakes or acceptance or use of the prize.
12. Social Media Disclosure
Although this promotion may be advertised on Facebook pages, Twitter accounts, Instagram accounts or other social media platforms of Cincy Light/Rhinegeist, Cincinnati Bengals, or another, this promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or other social media platforms. Participants are providing his/her information to Cincy Light/Rhinegeist and not to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or other social media platforms. The information a Participant provides will only be used by Cincy Light/Rhinegeist. By entering, Participants provide a complete release of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram from any and all responsibilities implied or provided by Cincy Light/Rhinegeist and the Cincinnati Bengals and that this promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
13. Privacy
Information collected in connection with this Sweepstakes will be used in accordance with Cincy Light/Rhinegeist's privacy practices and for administering the Sweepstakes and providing promotional communications to participants who opt in.
14. Bengals Disclaimer
This sweepstakes is sponsored and administered solely by Cincy Light/Rhinegeist and is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with the Cincinnati Bengals or their affiliates. The Cincinnati Bengals are distributing communications regarding this sweepstakes as a marketing accommodation only and are not responsible for the administration of the sweepstakes, selection of winners, prize fulfillment, or any related matters. All questions or concerns regarding this sweepstakes should be directed to Cincy Light/Rhinegeist.