Full Terms & Conditions
Booking.com MLB Sweepstakes e-Campaign
NO PURCHASE OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER, WIN, OR CLAIM A PRIZE. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS VOID IN PUERTO RICO AND WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
1. This Booking.com MLB Sweepstakes e-Campaign (the “Sweepstakes”) is open to legal residents of the 50 United States of America (the “USA”), including the District of Columbia aged 18 or over (the “Entrant” or “Participant”), excluding employees, officers and directors of the Booking.com (the “Sponsor”), the MLB Entities (defined below), their agents, administrators and creative entities, and anyone professionally associated with this Sweepstakes, and anyone residing in the household of any of the foregoing (whether related or not). The “MLB Entities” shall mean the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball (“BOC”), its Bureaus, Committees, Subcommittees and Councils, MLB Advanced Media, L.P., Major League Baseball Properties, Inc., The MLB Network, LLC, the Major League Baseball Clubs (“Clubs”), each of their parent, subsidiary, affiliated and related entities, any entity which, now or in the future, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Clubs or the BOC and the owners, general and limited partners, shareholders, directors, officers, employees and agents of the foregoing entities.
2. This Sweepstakes is void where prohibited or restricted by law.
3. No purchase necessary; however, internet access, email address, Booking.com app and an active Booking.com Genius account are required. If you do not have a Booking.com Genius account, you can create an account for free by visiting www.booking.com/genius.html and agree to their terms and conditions. By submitting your information and creating a Booking.com Genius account, you agree to the Booking.com Genius Terms of Use and Privacy Notice. If you do not agree to such Terms of Use and Privacy Notice, you cannot create a Booking.com Genius account, or participate in this Sweepstakes. A valid US bank account will be required to redeem the spending money.
4. Sweepstakes Period: Enter between 12:00:00 AM Eastern Time (“ET”) on September 1, 2025 and 11:59:59 PM ET on September 14, 2025 inclusive.
5. How to Enter:
a. Open the Booking.com app or download for free on the App Store, Google Play Store or similar, log onto your Booking.com Genius account (or create one for free; you must agree to the Booking.com Genius terms of use).
b. Click the promotional notification either received through the Booking.com app, by email from Booking.com or MLB, or on the Booking.com home page, or visit www.promoentries.com/booking-com-MLB-2025 and complete the online form to provide your details (full name and email address associated with you Booking.com account) to earn 1 entry into the Sweepstakes.
c. Entries must be completed by 11:59:59 pm ET on September 14, 2025 for an Entry to be considered valid.
6. Maximum of 1 entry is permitted per person during the Sweepstakes Period. No person may win more than 1 Prize.
7. Odds of Winning: Your odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.
8. The Prizes: There will be ten (10) prizes awarded. Each winner will win a trip for the winner and one (1) guest to Game 3 or 4 of the MLB World Series™ currently scheduled to take place between 10/24/25 and 10/29/25 (location and time to be confirmed on 10/24/25, dates are subject to change based upon Series results) (“trip”), . Each trip will include:
i. 2 tickets (1 ticket for winner, 1 ticket for winner’s guest) to Game 3 or Game 4 of the MLB World Series™ as determined by the Sponsor (maximum total value of $500);
ii. Round trip economy flights for the winner and one guest from the winner’s closest major airport that flies to the location of Game 3 or Game 4 for the winner or ground transportation for the winner and one guest to the location of Game 3 or Game 4. Mode of transport subject to availability and the Sponsor’s discretion;
iii. Roundtrip transfers via a car service to/from airport/hotel at destination city only for the winner and one guest;
iv. Two (2) nights’ accommodation at a minimum 4* hotel for the winner and one (1) guest at a hotel; and
v. $500 spending money.
Maximum ARV per trip: $11000
Maximum total ARV: $110,000
9. Further Prize Details:
a. Winners must have the Booking.com app downloaded in order to accept the Prize.
b. One of either the winner or their guest must be over the age of 21 years in order to check into the hotel.
c. All elements of the Prize must be taken as part of the same trip.
d. The Prize will be arranged by email and/or phone between the Sponsor and the winner. The Sponsor will make all reasonable efforts to provide the winner with details of the Prize at the earliest possible opportunity.
e. The Sponsor will have final discretion on all elements and aspects of how the Prize is organised. Once the Prize details, including dates, locations, and other applicable elements are confirmed, this cannot be amended or altered by the winner.
f. Tickets will be administered in the full name of the winner. The winner and their guest may need to provide a valid form of ID such as a Driving Licence when entering a Stadium and may be refused admission if they cannot verify their identity as the named ticket holder. The winner is responsible for providing correct details and the Sponsor will not be liable for any mistakes made.
g. Tickets are non-transferable and cannot be sold or exchanged.
If for any reason the first or any subsequent games of the MLB is not capable of running as planned, such as cancellation or any other cause beyond the control of the Sponsor which affects the running or conduct of further games and this promotion, the terms as stated on the ticket will apply. The Sponsor may in its sole discretion cancel the Prize and not re-award any additional tickets to the winner and/or guest or reimburse any incurred expenses by the winner and/or guest as a result of winning or accepting the Prize.
h. Use of any Major League Baseball game/event/exhibition ticket is subject to the standard terms, conditions, and health and safety policies applicable to the ticket; see mlb.com/ticketback for details. Seat locations at the game/event/exhibition and, unless otherwise stated in the prize description, exact game/event/exhibition date shall be determined in the sole discretion of Sponsor. The winner’s guest must be of legal age of majority in his/her(their) jurisdiction(s) of residence unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Major League Baseball game/event/exhibition dates and times are determined in the sole discretion of the BOC and/or the applicable Club and may be subject to change. The terms and conditions of the tickets awarded as part of the Prize will govern in the event a legal game/event/exhibition, as defined by Major League Baseball, is not played or held due to weather conditions, an act of God, an act of terrorism, civil disturbance, or any other reason. Winner and his/her guest(s) agree to comply with all applicable ballpark and venue regulations in connection with the prize. Sponsor and the MLB Entities reserve the right to remove or to deny entry to the winner and/or his/her guest who engage in a non-sportsmanlike or disruptive manner or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other person at the game/event/exhibition. Sponsor and the MLB Entities will not be responsible for weather conditions; acts of God; acts of terrorism; civil disturbances; local, state, or federal regulation, order, or policy; work stoppage; epidemic, pandemic, or any other issue concerning public health or safety; or any other event outside of their control that may cause the cancellation or postponement of any Major League Baseball game/event/exhibition. Major League Baseball game/event/exhibition tickets awarded as prizes may not be resold, offered for resale, or used for any commercial or promotional purpose whatsoever. Any such resale or commercial or promotional use may result in disqualification and prize forfeiture, and may invalidate the license granted by the game/event/exhibition ticket.
i. The winner must inform the Sponsor of any wheelchair or any similar access needs.
j. The winner will not receive cash or any other form of compensation if actual travel costs are less than the estimate made in these Official Rules.
k. The Prize includes accommodation at a hotel. The exact hotel will be communicated to the winner during winner communications and will be based on the Sponsor and/or Administrator’s discretion and availability.
l. The accommodation will be one standard room for double occupancy.
m. The winner is solely responsible for any additional charges incurred at the hotel during their stay and must provide the hotel with a valid credit card for incidentals including, but not limited to, costs of meals, drinks, additional nights and services. The winner may also be required to pay resort fees and city tax.
n. The Prize is not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be redeemed for monetary value or for any other form of compensation. If for any reason the Prize and/or any element of the Prize is not available, the Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to substitute that Prize or element of the Prize for another of equal or greater value.
o. Once the hotel and flights are booked, tickets and stays are only valid for the dates and times shown; no alternatives will be available.
p. If a booking is cancelled by the winner, or if flights are missed, no alternative tickets will be issued and for the avoidance of doubt, no compensation and/or refund will be provided.
q. The winner will not be entitled to any compensation and will have no claim against the organisers if the stay or any other event forming part of the prize is delayed, postponed, rescheduled or cancelled.
r. For the avoidance of doubt, the Prize does not include food, beverages, souvenirs, gratuities, excess baggage, additional excursions and attractions or any other costs of a personal nature including spending money, (other than the spending money as stated in the prize description above) that are not explicitly set out in these Official Rules and neither the Sponsor nor any provider of any part of the Prize will be responsible for any such costs.
s. Flights may not be direct and may include stopovers. This is dependent on the originating airport and flight availability.
t. In the event that any portion of the trip has to be cancelled for any reason whatsoever, in whole or in part, including but not limited to cancellations, postponements, an event of force majeure, an “act of God” (e.g., natural disasters, weather, etc.) or an unforeseeable health event (e.g. pandemic or epidemic), or for any other reason, then Sponsor reserves the right to provide a substitute prize element of equal or greater value, and no other or additional compensation will be awarded.
u. The Prize winner will not receive cash or any other form of compensation if actual travel costs are less than the estimate made in these Official Rules.
v. It will be the winner’s and (if applicable) their guest’s responsibility for obtaining their own relevant insurance (including but not limited to health and travel insurance, insurance for theft, loss and damage to property) at their own cost which may be required or prudent to be taken.
w. The winner and guest are responsible for the behaviour of themselves whilst on the trip. Any representative of any hotel, airline, venue, used within the travel itinerary has the right to remove or to deny Entry to the winner and/or his/her guest who engage in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, be intoxicated, be a safety risk, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person at any event.
x. Failure to comply with these Official Rules may result in refused Entry, or the ticket holders being required to leave the venue.
y. Lounge passes and upgrades are not permitted. Flights cannot be used in conjunction with the Sponsor’s/any loyalty programme, any other discount, discount coupon(s) or voucher(s), promotion(s) or special offer. Frequent Flyer points cannot be accrued on the flight tickets or any loyalty programme.
z. Airline seats are subject to availability and as such, which seat a winner is selected on any flight and/or which airline carrier is booked to provide the service is at the discretion of the Sponsor.
aa. The winner must have proper valid photo identification for travel. Any necessary travel insurance are the responsibility of the winner and their guest. In the event the winner or their guest are unable to travel due to any circumstances, no alternative tickets will be issued, and no compensation or other Prize will be provided.
bb. The winner and guest must travel together in all instances, on the same dates and time, take the same trip and share the same room in all provided accommodation. The winner will forgo the Prize in totality if the winner fails to attend the scheduled booking, and the Sponsor and any prize providers shall have no further obligation to the winner.
cc. The winner and their guests must abide by and are subject to the airline’s Conditions of Carriage and Booking Rules.
dd. The Prize will be forfeited if:
i. The winner is not available to travel on dates specified by Sponsor.
ii. The winner has not obtained all of the proper travel documents by the date specified by the Sponsor; or
ee. It is the responsibility of the winner and any guest to check any travel advisories issued by any state or federal government, to determine whether they wish to accept the risk of travelling to the destination. The Sponsor will not be responsible for any loss or damage suffered by any winner or their guest arising out of their failure to follow any travel advisories issued by any state or federal government. The winner and their guest must comply with and are responsible for obtaining all information regarding any recommended inoculation and obtaining the inoculation(s) and health regulations required by any state or federal government.
ff. The winners will receive their spending money via bank transfer.
gg. The winners must have a valid US bank account.
hh. Winners are responsible for providing correct bank account details and the Sponsor will not be liable for any Prize payments made into the wrong bank account.
ii. If a winner lives within a 150-mile radius of the city where Game 3 or Game 4 of the World Series is taking place ground transportation may be provided by Sponsor in lieu of air transportation and no compensation or substitution will be provided for difference in prize value.
jj. The provisional winners and/or any guest will be required to submit to a confidential background and verification check or to provide suitable information to confirm eligibility. This process may include questions during the claim process and a review of publicly available information. The sponsor in its sole discretion will determine whether a provisional winner passes the relevant checks and reserves the right to disqualify any provisional winner on the basis of the findings resulting from said checks and award the Prize to an alternative winner.
10. Winner Selection: Ten (10) provisional winners will be randomly selected from all valid entries received during the Sweepstakes Period within one (1) working day from the end date of the Sweepstakes Period. The Sweepstakes will be conducted by PromoVeritas, the independent promotional verification service. The Sponsor is not responsible for any undelivered messages or emails, including without limitation, e-mails that are not received because of an Entrant’s privacy or spam filter settings that may divert any winner notification or other Sweepstakes related email to a spam or junk folder.
11. Winner Notification: The provisional winners will be notified via email to the email address provided upon entry on or about nine (9) business day after the drawing date. Provisional winners will be asked to provide evidence of eligibility and identity as well as their contact information. A provisional winner will be required to respond to the direction in the email within three (3) days with full contact information. Reasonable efforts will be made to contact the potential winner. Once eligibility has been confirmed, the provisional winner will be confirmed as the winner. If the provisional winner does not respond to the initial contact within three (3) days, we reserve the right to disqualify that entrant and award the Prize to an alternate selected at random, time permitting. An alternate winner may have less time to respond.
12. Winner Verification: Upon the request of the Sponsor, any provisional winner may be required to complete and return a Declaration of Eligibility, a Travel Release Form and Waiver of Liability (which must be completed by both winner and guest) and, except where prohibited by applicable law, Publicity Release Forms (collectively, the “Release Forms”) within three (3) days after the date such Release Forms are sent to the potential winner, in accordance with the Sponsor’s instructions. In the event that a provisional winner does not respond to the initial contact within three (3) days or provide the Release Forms, as applicable, within the requested time period, the Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify that provisional winner. If a provisional winner is disqualified, the Sponsor reserves the right to award the Prize to a reserve winner selected in the same manner, time permitting.
13. Tax Obligations: The winner is responsible for all federal, state and local taxes as well as all costs and expenses associated with prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being assigned. The actual value of the Prize will be reported to the IRS and the winner will receive an IRS Misc 1099. The winner will be required to complete an IRS Form W-9 and provide his/her social security number that will be only used for reporting the prize winnings to the IRS as required by law.
14. Prize Acceptance: The winners will be notified to arrange the details of their trip within two (2) days of accepting their Prizes. In the unlikely event that a winner has not received communication to arrange their Prize within this timeframe, the winner must inform the Sponsor by emailing [email protected] within a further two (2) days. If a winner does not do so, the Sponsor reserves the right to not reissue the Prize or limit its value at its sole discretion.
15. Failure of the Sponsor to enforce any term of these Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision and such provision shall remain in full force and effect. In the event of any conflict with any Sweepstakes details contained in these Rules and the Sweepstakes details contained in any Sweepstakes materials (including, but not limited to, point of sale, television and print advertising, or any other Sweepstakes media), the details of the Sweepstakes as set forth in these Rules shall prevail. The Sponsor reserves the right to modify any aspect of the Sweepstakes, including these Rules, at their sole discretion.
16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: By participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants and winners agree that the Sponsor, the MLB Entities, its prize providers and agents (the “Released Parties”) are, to the extent permitted by law, not responsible for:
a. Lost, late, incomplete, stolen, misdirected, undeliverable email notifications, or postal mail;
b. any computer, satellite, cable, network, electronic or Internet hardware or software malfunctions, failures, connections, or availability;
c. garbled, corrupt or jumbled transmissions, service provider/Internet/website/UseNet accessibility, availability or traffic congestion;
d. any technical, mechanical, printing or typographical or other error;
e. the incorrect or inaccurate capture of registration information or the failure to capture, or loss of, any such information;
f. any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, technical error, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to the Sweepstakes;
g. any property damage, personal injury and/or death which may occur in connection with, preparation for, travel to, or participation in the sweepstakes, or possession, acceptance and/or use or misuse of prize or participation in any sweepstakes-related activity and for any claims based on publicity rights, defamation, invasion of privacy, copyright infringement, trademark infringement or any other intellectual property-related cause of action;
h. any and all federal, state and local taxes;
i. entries that are late, forged, lost, misplaced, misdirected, tampered with, incomplete, deleted, damaged, or otherwise not in compliance with the Rules; and
j. for any loss (including, without limitation, indirect, special or consequential loss, punitive or loss of profits), expense or damage which is suffered or sustained (whether or not arising from any person’s negligence) in connection with this Sweepstakes or accepting or using a prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.
17. THIS SWEEPSTAKES AND ALL PRIZES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. CHECK YOUR LOCAL LAWS FOR ANY RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS REGARDING THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS.
18. Participation in this Sweepstakes and acceptance of the prize constitutes each winner’s permission for Sponsor and the MLB Entities to use his/her name, address (city and state), likeness, photograph, picture, portrait, voice, biographical information, Entry submission, and/or any statements made by each winner regarding the Sweepstakes or Sponsor for advertising and promotional purposes without notice or additional compensation, except where prohibited by law for one year from the end of the Sweepstakes Period.
19. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
20. The Sponsor seeks to run a fair and secure promotion and prevent abuse and cheating. If you enter in a way that is not consistent with these Rules, your entries (and any of your associated aliases) will be disqualified. Any Prize awarded may be void and recoverable, and the Sponsor reserves the right to bar you from entering future promotions for a period of at least six months. For this reason, the Sponsor reserves the right at any point to:
a. Verify the eligibility of entrants and/or provisional winners by requesting such information it considers reasonably necessary for this purpose. Entry or a Prize may be withheld until verification is completed.
b. Disqualify entries that are not made directly by the individual entering the Promotion.
c. Disqualify entries made using anonymous email services such as, but not limited to, GuerillaMail, Dispostable or Mailinator.
d. Disqualify bulk entries from individuals, trade, consumer groups or third parties, incomplete entries and entries submitted by macros or other automated means.
e. Disqualify entries beyond the maximum allowed, or those using techniques such as ‘script’, ‘brute force’, multiple SIM cards for text entries, masking identity by manipulating IP addresses, using aliases or identities other than their own or any other means.
f. Disqualify Entrants who tamper with the Entry process.
g. Disqualify entries which, in some other way, do not meet the requirements of these Official Rules.
h. Cancel, modify or suspend the Promotion should it not be capable of running as planned for reasons including but not limited to tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, dishonesty, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of the Sponsor which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Promotion.
21. No responsibility can be taken for entries which are lost, delayed, corrupted, damaged, misdirected or incomplete or which cannot be delivered for any technical, delivery or other reason. Proof of sending will not be accepted as proof of receipt. The Sponsor does not guarantee continuous or secure access to the Genuis app or the entry page.
22. This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored or administered by any of the MLB entities. You are providing your information to the Sponsor and not any of the MLB Entities. MLB is not responsible for any element of this Sweepstakes. Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball. Visit MLB.com.
23. By entering the Sweepstakes, each Entrant agrees: (i) to be bound by these Rules, (ii) to waive any rights to claim ambiguity with respect to these Rules;(iii) to the extent permitted by law, to waive all of their rights to bring any claim, action or proceeding against any of the Released Parties in connection with the Sweepstakes; and (iv) to the extent permitted by law, to forever and irrevocably agree to release and hold harmless each of the Released Parties from any and all claims, lawsuits, judgments, causes of action, proceedings, demands, fines, penalties, liability, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) that may arise in connection with: (a) the Sweepstakes, including, but not limited to, any Contest-related activity or element thereof, participation or inability to participate in the Sweepstakes;(b) the violation of any third-party privacy, personal, publicity or proprietary rights; (c) acceptance, attendance at, receipt, travel related to, participation in, delivery of, possession, defects in, use, non-use, misuse, inability to use, loss, damage, destruction, negligence or wilful misconduct in connection with the use of a prize (or any component thereof); (d) any change in the Sweepstakes or prizing (or any components thereof); (e) human error; (f) any wrongful, negligent, or unauthorized act or omission on the part of any of the Released Parties; (g) lost, late, stolen, misdirected, damaged or destroyed prizing (or any element thereof); or (h) the negligence or wilful misconduct by Entrant.
24. If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned, or the integrity and or feasibility of the Sweepstakes is severely undermined by any event beyond the control of the Sponsor, the Sponsor will not be liable for any failure to comply with their obligations or any delay in performing their obligations within these Rules if an act, omission, event or circumstance occurs caused by (but not limited to) global or regional health crises, weather conditions, fire, flood, strike, hurricane, earthquake, explosion, industrial dispute, war, terrorist activity, any federal, state, provincial or local government law, order, or regulation, order of any court or jurisdiction, hostilities, political unrest, riots, civil commotion, epidemic, pandemic, famine, plague or other natural calamities and acts of God or any other circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the Sponsor (each a “Force Majeure” event or occurrence).
25. Your personal data will be handled in accordance with the Sponsor’s privacy policy, available at: www.booking.com/content/privacy.en-gb.html.
26. If any part/s of these Official Rules are legally ruled to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remainder will not be affected and will continue in full force and effect.
27. By entering, you will be deemed to have agreed to be bound by these Official Rules.
28. If there is a discrepancy between these Official Rules and those in any promotional material, these Official Rules will prevail.
29. Disputes; Governing Law. The parties waive all rights to trial in any action or proceeding instituted in connection with these Official Rules, including, without limitation, the Sweepstakes. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Official Rules and/or the Sweepstakes shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any such controversy or claim shall be arbitrated on an individual basis, and shall not be consolidated in any arbitration with any claim or controversy of any other party. The arbitration shall be conducted in the state of Florida.
30. THESE OFFICIAL RULES AND THE INTERPRETATION OF ITS TERMS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS CONFLICTS OF LAWS RULES. For any matters which are not subject to arbitration as set forth in these Official Rules and/or in connection with the entering of any judgement on an arbitration award in connection with these Official Rules and/or the Sweepstakes, the parties irrevocably submit and consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in in the State of Florida. The parties agree not to raise the defence of forum non conveniens.
31. WINNER LIST: To view the names of the winners, visit www.promowinners.com/booking-com-MLB-2025. The list will be available 4 weeks after the end of the Sweepstakes Period for a period of 8 weeks.
Sponsor: Booking.com, Oosterdokskade 163, 1011 DL Amsterdam, The Netherlands.