Applebees launches NFL partnership with 50 Cent Boneless Wings and Bucket Cocktails

Applebee's Grill + Bar kicks off its first season as the official Grill + Bar sponsor of the NFL with Boneless Wings for 50 cents and new NFL Bucket Cocktails for $10.

Joel Yashinsky, Applebee's Marketing Director, explains, “There's no better way to celebrate the return of football season than with America's favorite boneless wings for just 50 cents and our new NFL Bucket cocktails for $10. During the offseason, we've been training to offer our guests unbeatable deals and experiences – like our Club Applebee's Super Bowl Sweepstakes! Plus, our new integrated advertising campaign features some of the league's biggest stars. We're just getting started at Applebee's!”

For a limited time, Applebee's restaurants nationwide are offering America's favorite boneless wings for just 50 cents each. This special promotion is valid for dine-in, takeout and delivery. These nuggets come in Classic Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Sweet Asian Chile, Garlic Parmesan, Extra Hot Buffalo and Honey Pepper flavors.

Those who choose to dine in can enjoy a bucket of cocktails while playing. The fun begins with the Captain's Kickoff Bucket for $10, a delicious Bahama Mama with Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Crème de Banana Liqueur, Grenadine, Orange and Pineapple Juice, and Starry Lemon Lime Soda.

There's also an MVTea bucket featuring Applebee's “most valuable” Long Island Iced Tea, made with Smirnoff Vodka, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Crown Royal Canadian Whisky, Triple Sec and Premium Lemon Sour with Pepsi. Both drinks are served in an NFL-themed bucket with the logos of all 32 teams.

Customers can also get a Strawberry Spiked Sangria with Barefoot Moscato, strawberry, pineapple juice and Starry Lemon Lime Soda with an extra kick of Smirnoff Vodka for $5, served in Applebee's signature Mucho glass.

Additionally, superfans will have a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on February 9, 2025, as part of Club Applebee's Super Bowl Sweepstakes between September 3, 2024 and January 5, 2025. New and current Club Applebee's members can enter by collecting entries to win the grand prize and other weekly prizes. Guests can collect entries with any purchase of $10 or more.