Enter for a chance to win two tickets to the Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening Ceremony on June 18, 2026! Enter to win

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While the world joins us virtually for this historic moment, this is your opportunity to experience the energy in person! Feel the thrill of legendary performances by global icons and powerful remarks from today’s most prominent voices and leaders.
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The Obama Presidential Center Grand Ceremony Sweepstakes

This June, the Obama Presidential Center opens to the world. A community of global leaders, world-renowned artists, and inspiring changemakers will gather in Chicago for our Grand Opening Ceremony—a celebration of this new home for hope.

While the ceremony will be available to stream online for everyone, everywhere, we are inviting one lucky winner and their guest to step away from the screen and join us live in Jackson Park.

If selected, the winner will receive:

  • Two general admission tickets to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Illinois on Thursday, June 18, 2026 (See additional details in Official Rules)

  • Opportunity to be a part of a landmark moment in history, including live performances and inspiring speakers

  • If the winner lives 100 miles or more from the Obama Presidential Center, $1,500.00 travel stipend to offset travel expenses and incidental expenses (See additional details in Official Rules)

Promotion subject to Official Rules

By entering the sweepstakes, you’ll also be the first to know when Museum tickets go on sale!

*No purchase, payment, or contribution necessary to enter or win. Contributing will not improve chances of winning. Void where prohibited.  Entries must be received by April 5, 2026. One (1) winner will receive two general admission tickets to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center and should winner reside 100 or more miles away from the Obama Presidential Center, a $1,500.00 travel stipend. Promotion open only to U.S. citizens, or lawful permanent U.S. residents who are legal residents of the 50 United States, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and 18 or older (or age of majority under applicable law). Promotion subject to Official Rules ( obama.org/visit/grand-opening/sweepstakes/rules/ ) and additional restrictions on eligibility. Sponsor: Obama Foundation.

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Grand Opening

The Center is a global hub for change, and its unveiling belongs to everyone. From our next door neighbors to our community online, we invite you to celebrate this milestone through a host of events designed to inspire action on campus and across the world.
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The Campus

The Obama Presidential Center is an awe-inspiring 19-acre campus nestled within Chicago’s historic Jackson Park. Designed to inspire, empower, and connect people to bring change home, the campus features a diverse array of public spaces.
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Museum

The Obama Presidential Museum will tell the story of President and Mrs. Obama and their historic presidency—and how we can all do our part to create change.
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