Fiesta Sports Foundation

50/50 Raffle

The 2025 50/50 Raffle will consist of a progressive jackpot with tickets available for purchase starting on Friday, December 26, 2025 at 8:00am MST until the end of the third quarter of the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl game on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The number of the winning raffle ticket will be announced in-game at Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and listed on fiestabowl.org/5050. 

Raffle tickets can be purchased in person at the Rate Bowl game on December 26, 2025, at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl game on Thursday, January 8, 2026, or online. 

The Raffle is now closed. The winning number for the 2025-26 50/50 Raffle is: #99018367035.

ALL PURCHASES MUST BE MADE BY ELIGIBLE ENTRANTS WHO ARE LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE OF ARIZONA  AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE

Raffle Rules and Regulations (PDF)

About Us

At the heart of the Fiesta Sports Foundation is a simple mission: to enhance organizations that contribute to the success of their communities through youth, sports and education. Through its two annual bowl games in the Valley, the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and the Rate Bowl, as well as community events throughout the year, Fiesta Sports Foundation has selected 22 Arizona nonprofits through its 2024-25 Grant Cycle. In addition to the organizations that receive funding, the Palo Verde Fiesta Sports Foundation Wishes for Teachers program will once again provide much-needed funding directly to teachers and their classrooms. Over the program's first nine years, approximately $9.7 million has been given to more than 3,100 teachers throughout the state.

2024-25 Impact Numbers:

• 1 million+ Arizonans impacted
• 222,000+ benefitted from youth programming
• 219,000+ benefitted from sports programming
• 311,000+ benefitted from educational programming

FAQs

What happens if I lose my ticket?
The winning ticket must accompany the claim documents and the name associated with the ticket and copy of the government issued ID must match the ticket records at the time of purchase.

How will I get my money?
Once the claim form is received, the winning recipient will receive their prize via ACH, net of any applicable state/federal tax withholding, within 45 days.

How do I find out the winning number?
The winning number, rules, and claim instructions will be posted on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 12:00pm MST at Fiestabowl.org/5050. You must follow claim instructions and complete the required claim forms posted on the website. Incomplete forms may delay processing.

How long do I have to claim my winnings?
You have 30 calendar days from the conclusion of the raffle to file the claim forms. All claim forms, claim instructions, winning number and winning prize amount are posted at Fiestabowl.org/5050 on January 9, 2026 at 12:00pm MST. Unclaimed raffle will benefit Fiesta Sports Foundation.
 
What does the raffle sales benefit?
Fifty percent of the jackpot will benefit Fiesta Sports Foundation supporting Arizona youth, sports and education. Learn more at fiestasportsfoundation.org/charities
 
How is the 2025 50/50 Raffle a progressive jackpot?
The 2025 50/50 raffle tickets will be available for purchase starting on Friday, December 26, 2025, at 8:00am MST until the start of the fourth quarter at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The jackpot will be the total funds accumulated from raffle tickets sold during this period of time.

Who do I contact with any questions or to claim my winning ticket?
Please email charities@fiestabowl.org for any questions you might have and to claim your winning ticket.