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Gridiron Challenge: 2026/27 Season

Football season is back, and it's the most thrilling time of the year!  The NFL kicks off the 2026/27 games starting September 13, and the excitement is off the charts!  This year, the Infantry Bar (IBar) is turning up the fun by inviting you to join Fort Benning’s 4th Gridiron Challenge!

Get ready for endless excitement, tons of fun, and the best part - amazing weekly prizes!

Plus, there's a spectacular grand prize: a stay at the MWR Destin Army Recreation Area valued at $500 for the Gridiron Challenge (GC) champion with the highest total points!

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The GC is your chance to showcase your football expertise by predicting the weekly game winners. And guess what? It’s completely free to play!  The GC runs from September 13 to January 10, 2027, spanning 18 action-packed weeks and focusing exclusively on the thrilling Sunday and Monday games!  You can start picking up your game sheets September 8.

Weekly winners will be announced every Thursday, and the GC Champion will be revealed at the Super Bowl Party (mark your calendar for February 14, 2027) at the IBar!

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Don’t miss out on the excitement - join us and make this football season unforgettable!  Fort Benning’s 4th Gridiron Challenge is sponsored by Coca-Cola Bottling Company!*  For more information or any questions, contact the Infantry Bar at +1 (706) 545-8426.

*(Sponsorship does not imply endorsement.)

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