How McDonald’s Monopoly Works: Prizes, App and Dates

How do you play McDonald’s Monopoly?

For the 2026 U.S. game, start by joining MyMcDonald’s Rewards in the McDonald’s app and registering for the promotion. Then buy an eligible menu item, remove the game piece from its packaging and scan it in the app ¹.

A scan may give you a prize to redeem, a property to collect or a Chance Card play ¹. The promotion also offers a bonus Chance Card play for each eligible item bought through the app or using a Rewards code at a kiosk, counter or drive-through, according to the reported rules ¹.

What prizes are available?

The reported prize list includes a $1 million cash award, vehicles, vacations and other trips, gift cards, free food and MyMcDonald’s Rewards points ¹². It also includes an award of $50,000 toward a home down payment or college debt ¹².

These are examples of the prizes reported for the promotion, not a statement about how likely any prize is. The supplied reports do not say how many awards are available or give the odds of winning. For exact terms, consult the official game rules.

Which McDonald’s items come with game pieces?

Pieces are associated with eligible purchases, and supplies may run out. Examples in the coverage include Quarter Pounders with Cheese, Egg McMuffins, large fries, and large hot or cold drinks ².

That is not a complete list. The reports provided here do not identify every qualifying item or every participating restaurant. Check the app or official rules before ordering if you want to know whether a particular purchase qualifies.

When does McDonald’s Monopoly end in 2026?

The U.S. promotion begins Oct. 6, 2026. The reported schedule says game pieces are available through Nov. 1 while supplies last, Chance Card gameplay continues through Nov. 8, and prize claims must be made by Nov. 22 ¹².

Different parts of the promotion have different end dates. If you receive a prize, check its instructions and the official rules rather than assuming that the game-piece deadline is also the prize-claim deadline.

What should players check before taking part?

The app is needed for registration, scanning pieces and the reported digital gameplay ¹². Keep track of any pieces or app results, and note the separate dates for the end of piece distribution, Chance Card play and prize claims.

The sources provided do not spell out every eligibility condition, prize-claim procedure or award restriction. They also do not give winning odds. Read the official rules in the app or from McDonald’s for details before participating or trying to claim a prize.