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Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced a new campaign titled “53 Years. 53 Real Elements,” giving away 53,000 free burritos nationwide and during the 2026 NBA Finals game between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.
The brand said in a June 3 news release that the theme is based on 53 years of threads shared between the team and Chipotle’s 53 ingredients.
The campaign ties the 2026 NBA Finals matchup to a common historical milestone that leads back to 1973, which the company says underpins the storylines of both franchises. That year was the Knicks’ final NBA championship and the beginning of San Antonio’s professional basketball era.
Here’s how to win a chance at a free burrito.
How fans can get a free Chipotle burrito
Chipotle says the giveaway will begin immediately after the championship ends, at which point a code will be posted to X that unlocks access to 53,000 free main rewards. Fans must text the code to 888-222 and the first 53,000 eligible entries will redeem.
2026 NBA Finals Schedule
The NBA Finals will be broadcast exclusively on ABC, with all games starting at 8:30 PM ET. All games can also be streamed on Fubo.
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- Game 1: Wednesday, June 3 | New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs | 8:30 PM ET | ABC
- Game 2: Friday, June 5 | New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs | 8:30 PM ET | ABC
- Game 3: Monday, June 8 | San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks | 8:30 PM ET | ABC
- Game 4: Wednesday, June 10 | San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks | 8:30 PM ET | ABC
- *Game 5: Saturday, June 13 | New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs | 8:30 PM ET | ABC
- *Game 6: Tuesday, June 16 | San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks | 8:30 PM ET | ABC
- *Game 7: Friday, June 19 | New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs | 8:30 PM ET | ABC
USA TODAY reporter Elizabeth Flores contributed to this report.
Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@usatodayco.com or X @athompsonUSAT..
