LvlUp's Retro giveaway closes on November 19, 2026, and that is only one of the dates that matter. Here they are in order, so you can see when each step happens.
The prize is a custom retro gaming PC and console bundle, or a cash award in its place. Every time here is Eastern Time, as the rules state.
Step oneOctober 16: the sweepstakes opens
On October 16, 2026, the sweepstakes began at 12:00:01 p.m. ET. Entries made after that moment count toward the Retro prize.
Step twoNovember 19: entries close
The window shuts on November 19 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET, and the date itself still counts. For a free mail-in entry, November 19 is also the postmark deadline.
Step threeNovember 23: mail must arrive
Mail-in entries must be received by November 23, 2026. Each hand-printed card goes in its own envelope, and the card is worth ten entries. Postmark by the 19th and the envelope has until the 23rd to arrive. The rules set the 23rd as the receipt date, so plan the mailing around it.
Step fourOn or about November 24: the drawing
A random drawing is run by the Administrator, American Sweepstakes & Promotion Co., Inc., on or about November 24, 2026. No winner announcement date appears in the rules, and your odds come from the total number of eligible entries.
Closes November 19 · Drawing on or about November 24
Five dates. One window to enter
No purchase necessary. A purchase will not improve your chances of winning. Open to legal residents of the US and Canada, 18+ or the age of majority. Void where prohibited. Ends 11/19/2026 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. Official Rules
Step fiveAfter the drawing
The Sponsor or the Administrator contacts the potential winner by phone, email and/or USPS mail. The rules say the winner must sign and return an affidavit within three days of the notice. A potential winner who has not responded within two business days of the first attempt can be disqualified, and an alternate may be chosen at the Sponsor's discretion.
Step sixDecember 28: the winners list
After the drawing, anyone can ask for the winner's first name, last initial, city and state. The rules ask for a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope sent by December 28, 2026, to the address printed in the Official Rules.
The reason for the datesWhat the prize is
The prize sentence runs from the custom retro gaming PC to a monitor, then two peripherals, and ends with the console and games bundle. The winner may choose a $10,000 cash award instead. The approximate retail value of the package tops out at $16,000.
Put the dates to workA mailing checklist
- Hand-print your details on a card or paper.
- Seal it in its own envelope with proper postage.
- Get it postmarked by November 19.
- Make sure it can reach the Sponsor by November 23.
Members skip all of this, because an active LvlUp membership includes automatic entry into every giveaway. Everyone else can use the free mail-in route, and neither one costs you a purchase. A Retro package awaits at the end of the calendar for one winner.
The fine print, in plain EnglishHow entering works
Members are entered automatically. An active LvlUp membership includes automatic entry into every LvlUp giveaway, alongside the other member benefits.
Anyone can enter for free. Mail a hand-printed 3" x 5" card as described in the Official Rules. Each mail-in entry counts as 10 entries. Mail-in entries must be postmarked by November 19, 2026 and received by November 23, 2026.
Paying never improves your odds. A purchase will not improve your chances of winning, and odds depend on the number of eligible entries received.
Last day to enter: November 19
The calendar is set. Add your entry
No purchase necessary. A purchase will not improve your chances of winning. Open to legal residents of the US and Canada, 18+ or the age of majority. Void where prohibited. Ends 11/19/2026 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. Official Rules
What is LvlUp?
LvlUp is a membership club for gamers. Members get:
- Cash back when you shop at more than 6,600 stores
- Digital wallpapers, included with membership
- Access to the LvlUp Arcade
- Discounts on LvlUp merch for Champion members and above
- Automatic entry into every LvlUp giveaway while your membership is active
Membership starts at $5 per month, renews monthly until you cancel, and can be canceled anytime from your account. Past winners are listed on our winners page.
You never have to buy anything to enter. There's a free way to enter by mail, described in the Official Rules, and a purchase will not improve your chances of winning.
The short version
- Opened Oct 16, 2026 at 12:00:01 p.m. ET
- Mail-ins need a Nov 19 postmark, and entries close 11:59:59 p.m. ET that day
- Drawing on or about Nov 24; winners list requests by Dec 28
- Mail-in entries must be received by Nov 23
Common questions
Is November 19 the last day to enter?
Yes. The close comes at 11:59:59 p.m. ET, and November 19 itself still counts.
My card is postmarked November 19. Can it still count?
Per the Official Rules, it needs a postmark no later than November 19 and must arrive by November 23.
When does the winner find out?
The rules give a drawing date but no announcement date. The Sponsor or Administrator contacts the potential winner by phone, email and/or USPS mail.
Does a later purchase change the date or my odds?
No. A purchase will not improve your chances of winning, and the dates above are the same for everyone.
No purchase necessary. A purchase will not improve your chances of winning. Open to legal residents of the US and Canada, 18+ or the age of majority. Void where prohibited. Ends 11/19/2026 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. Official Rules