McDonald’s Monopoly is back for 2026, and that ordinary breakfast sandwich or afternoon coffee could come with a chance to win something much bigger than your next meal. The popular promotion offers everything from free food and rewards points to vacations, vehicles, and a $1 million cash prize. However, there’s one important catch that could leave customers disappointed: not everything on the McDonald’s menu qualifies for game pieces.
The 2026 promotion began October 6 and continues through November 1 at participating U.S. restaurants, while supplies last. According to McDonald’s official Monopoly announcement, customers can collect physical game pieces and scan them through the McDonald’s app to participate.