AARP $26,000 Your Way Sweepstakes - Win $26,000 Cash to Fund Your Next Big Plan
This sweepstakes is a straight cash prize with lots of flexibility. One winner will receive $26,000 in cash, which can go toward anything you choose, home updates, travel, family milestones, or simply padding savings.
Who can enter
Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia
Must be at least 18 years old at time of entry
Entry type is single, with up to one standard entry and one bonus entry allowed per person, as outlined by the sponsor
Key dates
Promotion starts: February 20, 2026
Promotion ends: May 15, 2026
Winner selection: on or about May 18, 2026
Posted date: February 27, 2026
How to enter
Create or log into a free AARP account (an online account, not necessarily a paid membership).
Access the promotion through official AARP promotional links or QR codes, then complete the sweepstakes entry process as instructed to receive your standard entry.
If the promotion offers a bonus entry option during the entry flow, complete that step to receive the bonus entry, subject to the one-bonus-entry limit.
Prize details
Grand Prize: 1 winner receives $26,000 cash, awarded as a check
Total prize value listed at $26,000+
Winner selection and notification
One potential winner will be chosen at random on or about May 18, 2026 from all eligible entries received during the promotion period
The winner will be notified by the sponsor using the contact methods listed in the entry materials, which may include email, phone, or mail
Entry limits and rules snapshot
One standard entry and up to one bonus entry per person
Entries must be submitted within the promotion window to qualify
Incomplete, fraudulent, automated, or otherwise noncompliant entries will be disqualified
Winner is responsible for any tax reporting requirements tied to prize receipt
This summary is informational only, the sponsor’s official rules control all eligibility, verification, and payout terms
Rules and Regulations: Read the Official Rules & Regulations.

