For many baseball fans, attending a Major League Baseball game is an unforgettable experience. The New York Life First Game Certificate Sweepstakes is giving lucky entrants the chance to turn that dream into reality with two incredible baseball-themed prize packages, including travel, hotel accommodations, game tickets, and exclusive experiences.
The sweepstakes is being offered by MLB Advanced Media and New York Life and is divided into two separate entry periods running throughout much of the 2026 baseball season. Participants can enter for a chance to win either a regular season MLB getaway or an unforgettable World Series experience.
Two Unique Baseball Prize Packages
The first prize drawing covers entries received between March 26 and July 17, 2026. The winner will receive round-trip airfare for two, a two-night hotel stay, two tickets to a 2026 regular season MLB game, and a special MLB merchandise prize pack. The prize package carries an approximate retail value of $5,200.
The second entry period runs from July 18 through October 12, 2026. One winner will receive a World Series trip package that includes airfare, hotel accommodations, two tickets to a World Series game selected by MLB, a $500 MLBShop.com gift card, and the opportunity to watch batting practice before the game. The estimated value of this package is approximately $4,300.
Bonus Entry Opportunities
Participants may receive an additional bonus entry by opting in to receive promotional emails from New York Life. Those who prefer not to subscribe can instead obtain the same bonus entry by sending an email containing the required information outlined in the official rules.
This gives entrants two opportunities to maximize their chances during each entry period without making a purchase.
Who Can Enter?
The promotion is open to legal residents of the United States, its territories and possessions, as well as residents of Canada excluding Quebec, who are at least 18 years old or the age of majority in their jurisdiction. Certain restrictions apply to employees and family members of the sponsoring organizations.
How to Enter
Visit the official sweepstakes page at MLB’s First Game Sweepstakes website and complete the online registration form during the applicable entry period. Eligible participants may submit one standard entry and one bonus entry per entry period. Winners will be selected through random drawings scheduled for July 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026.
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