NEW YORK CITY FC NEWSSTAND GIVEAWAY OFFICIAL RULES 

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE OR RECEIVE A PRIZE. BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROMOTION, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (“TERMS”) AND ALL DECISIONS OF SPONSOR, WHICH ARE FINAL AND BINDING.  

  1. SPONSOR 

The NYCFC Newsstand Scratch Ticket Giveaway (the “Promotion”) is sponsored by New York City Football Club, LLC (“NYCFC” or “Sponsor”). 

  1. PROMOTION PERIOD 

The Promotion will take place on July 17, 2026, beginning at approximately 11:00 AM Eastern Time and ending at approximately 6:00 PM Eastern Time, or while supplies last (the “Promotion Period”). The Promotion will be conducted at Sponsor’s NYCFC Newsstand promotional activation, located at the corner of Broome Street and Thompson Street, New York, NY 10012 (the “Activation Site”). Sponsor reserves the right to modify the Promotion Period, operating hours, or Activation Site at its sole discretion. 

  1. ELIGIBILITY 

The Promotion is open to all attendees physically present at the Activation Site during the Promotion Period. Employees, officers, directors, agents, representatives, and contractors of NYCFC, participating activation agencies, participating sponsors, promotional partners, prize providers and each of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, and immediate family or household members are not eligible to participate. Participation constitutes full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which shall be final and binding in all matters relating to the Promotion. 

  1. HOW TO PARTICIPATE 

No purchase is necessary to participate. During the Promotion Period, eligible attendees who visit the Activation Site may receive one (1) scratch ticket from NYCFC representatives or designated event staff, while supplies last. Limit one (1) scratch ticket per person. Scratch tickets will be distributed in a random manner, and each scratch ticket has a pre-assigned prize determined prior to distribution. Participants may scratch their ticket at the Activation Site to reveal the prize received. Participants may be required to present their scratch ticket to event staff for verification and redemption. Each valid scratch ticket is redeemable for one (1) prize only. Scratch tickets have no cash value and may not be sold, transferred, reproduced, copied, exchanged, or altered. 

  1. PRIZES 

All distributed scratch tickets are winners, provided that the winning scratch ticket is properly presented and verified in accordance with these Terms. 

Prizes may include, but are not limited to: 

• NYCFC-branded keychains 

• NYCFC merchandise 

• Tickets to future NYCFC matches (as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) 

• Two (2) tickets to NYCFC's inaugural home match at Etihad Park 

• Promotional partner-provided prizes 

• Other promotional items determined by Sponsor 

Approximate retail values of prizes range from approximately $1 to $200 per prize. 

Prize quantities are limited and available only while supplies last. Prizes, prize descriptions, prize quantities, and prize categories are subject to change without notice at Sponsor's sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute any prize with another prize of equal or greater value if the prize becomes unavailable for any reason. No cash redemption, transfer, substitution, or exchange of prizes is permitted except at Sponsor's sole discretion. All prizes are awarded “as is,” without warranty of any kind except as may be provided by the applicable manufacturer or provider. Winners are solely responsible for any federal, state, or local taxes associated with receipt or use of any prize, if applicable. 
 
NYCFC ticket prizes are subject to availability, applicable ticket terms and conditions, venue policies, seating locations determined by Sponsor, and any applicable blackout dates.  

Certain prizes are provided by third-party sponsors, promotional partners, or prize providers. Such prizes may be subject to additional terms, conditions, restrictions, expiration dates, eligibility requirements, redemption procedures or other conditions established or imposed by the applicable prize provider. By accepting such a prize, the winner agrees to comply with all applicable terms and conditions of the applicable prize provider. Sponsor is not responsible for the acts or omissions of any third-party prize provider or for any cancellations, delays, schedule changes, availability, or other matters relating to travel, transportation, accommodations, or other services provided by any third-party prize provider.  

  1. PRIZE REDEMPTION 

Winning scratch tickets must be presented to Sponsor's event staff for verification and prize claim during the Promotion Period at the Activation Site. Participants must be physically present at the Activation Site to claim a prize. Any scratch ticket not presented and claimed during the Promotion Period shall be void and the associated prize shall be forfeited. Certain prizes must be redeemed immediately at the Activation Site. For ticket-based prizes, grand prizes, or other prizes requiring post-event fulfillment, winners may be required to provide contact information, including name, email address, and/or telephone number, for prize fulfillment purposes. Failure to provide requested information within the timeframe specified by Sponsor may result in forfeiture of the applicable prize. Sponsor reserves the right to require presentation and surrender of the original winning scratch ticket as a condition of prize redemption. Lost, stolen, destroyed, or misplaced scratch tickets will not be replaced or honored. Sponsor shall have no responsibility to replace any prize after on-site distribution or delivery. Sponsor is not responsible for incomplete, inaccurate, delayed, misdirected, or undeliverable communications related to prize fulfillment. 

  1. LIMITATIONS AND DISQUALIFICATION 

Sponsor reserves the right to verify eligibility and prize claims. Sponsor reserves the right to inspect and verify the authenticity of any scratch ticket before awarding a prize. Any attempt to obtain multiple scratch tickets, tamper with the Promotion, duplicate tickets, engage in fraudulent conduct, or otherwise violate these Official Rules may result in immediate disqualification and forfeiture of any prize. Scratch tickets are void if altered, forged, reproduced, copied, damaged, defaced, or otherwise manipulated in any way. Sponsor's determination regarding the validity of any scratch ticket shall be final and binding. 

  1. RELEASE OF LIABILITY/PUBLICITY RELEASE 

By participating in the Promotion, participants agree to release and hold harmless NYCFC, Major League Soccer, L.L.C. (“MLS”), Soccer United Marketing (“SUM”), participating activation agencies, participating sponsors, promotional partners, prize providers and each of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives (collectively, “Released Parties”) from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of or relating to participation in the Promotion or the acceptance, receipt, possession, use, misuse, or redemption of any prize. The Released Parties make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding any prize, except as may be provided by the applicable manufacturer or prize provider. Participants assume all risks associated with attending the Activation Site and participating in the Promotion. 
 

Each participant, by acceptance of a prize, grants to the Released Parties and each of their respective designees the right to publicize such winner’s name, address (i.e., city and state of residence), photograph, voice and/or other likeness and prize information in any and all media now known or hereafter devised, throughout the world, in perpetuity, without additional compensation or consideration, notification or permission, unless prohibited by law. 

  1. INDEMNIFICATION.  

Each participant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sponsor, the MLS Entities, each participating promotional partner, each prize provider and each of their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to (i) such individual’s participation in the Promotion, (ii) acceptance, use, receipt, possession or misuse of any prize, including any prize provided by a third-party sponsor, promotional partner or prize provider, or (iii) violation of these Terms. 

  1. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY.  

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SPONSOR, THE MLS ENTITIES, ANY PROMOTIONAL PARTNER OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS PROMOTION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN ALL EVENTS, THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF SPONSOR SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL VALUE OF THE PROMOTIONAL OFFER PROVIDED TO THE PARTICIPANT. 

  1. GENERAL CONDITIONS 

Sponsor reserves the right to modify, suspend, terminate, or cancel the Promotion, in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to fraud, technical failures, unauthorized intervention, public safety concerns, severe weather, force majeure events, or any other factor beyond Sponsor's reasonable control. Sponsor reserves the right to correct clerical, typographical, printing, production, or other errors without notice. Sponsor's decisions concerning the Promotion, eligibility, prize distribution, and interpretation of these Official Rules shall be final and binding. Unless otherwise expressly stated, participating sponsors, promotional partners, and prize providers are not sponsors or administrators of the Promotion and are not responsible for the administration or operation of the Promotion. 

  1. PRIVACY 

Personally identifiable information (“PII”) that is submitted by each individual as part of this Promotion will be used to administer the Promotion. The participant hereby waives any claims that he/she/they may have or acquire against Sponsor for libel, slander, invasion of privacy, copyright or trademark violation, moral rights, right of publicity, rights of privacy, or false light arising out of or in connection with Sponsor’s use of their PII.  Participant agrees that this waiver of privacy rights and constitutes a valid consent to uses of any PII as may be required under applicable data protection laws. Any PII collected in connection with the Promotion will be used by Sponsor solely for the administration of the Promotion and fulfillment of applicable prizes, and otherwise in accordance with Sponsor's privacy policy available at https://www.mlssoccer.com/legal/privacy-policy. By participating in the Promotion, the participant grants Sponsor permission to share their email address and any other PII with its third-party partners for the purpose of administering the Promotion and fulfilment of the prizes. 

  1. GOVERNING LAW 

The Promotion and these Official Rules shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflicts of law principles. 

  1. OFFICIAL RULES 

These Official Rules will be available during the Promotion Period at: https://www.newyorkcityfc.com/newsstand-terms 

  1. SPONSOR 

New York City Football Club, LLC 

600 Third Ave, 30th Floor 

New York, New York, 10016 

 
ADDITIONAL TERMS FOR FLIXBUS VOUCHER PRIZES 

The FlixBus voucher prizes are subject to the following FlixBus terms and conditions and any other applicable FlixBus terms and conditions:  

Each bus voucher is valid to redeem one round-trip bus ticket on FlixBus (“Voucher”). The winner may select any origin and destination where FlixBus service is available. The winner may travel anytime between NYC and Albany, NY, Atlantic City, NJ, Baltimore, MD, Binghamton, NY, Boston, MA, Hartford, CT, Montreal, PQ,  Philadelphia, Providence, RI, Syracuse, NY, Washington D.C., Wilmington-Newark, DE. FlixBus terms and conditions apply. The approximate retail value (“ARV”) of each Voucher is $100. The actual value of the Voucher may vary depending on the origin and destination cities and/or fare fluctuations. Any difference between the ARV and the actual cost will not be awarded. The Vouchers may not be used in conjunction with any other promotion or offer, except in Flix’s sole and absolute discretion. The Voucher will not be replaced for any reason, including, without limitation, if lost, stolen, or fraudulently used. The Vouchers are non-transferrable and cannot be sold to a third party. The expiration of the Vouchers is controlled by the terms of the Vouchers. Sale, auction, assignment, trading, or re-tendering of the Vouchers for money or other consideration is strictly prohibited. The Vouchers may not be used by the winner for promotional purposes unless previously approved by Flix. Voucher holders are required to be eighteen (18) years of age or the age of majority in their respective state and a legal U.S. resident. However, the recipient of a Voucher may arrange travel for another person if done without selling or bartering the Voucher. Bus transportation by FlixBus is subject to FlixBus’s terms of service. The winner is responsible for booking all travel. Travel is subject to seat availability; blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. Flix is not liable for expenses incurred as a consequence of trip cancellation or delay. Seats on any desired bus are not guaranteed. The winner is responsible for obtaining all required travel documents and must have valid government-issued photo identification at the time of travel.