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GTA Online Brand Wars Runs Through August 26

By · Published Aug 15, 2026· Official sources verified

Rockstar Games launched the GTA Online Brand Wars Event on August 13, 2026, with Team Sprunk and Team eCola competing through August 26. Playing during the event unlocks a free Declasse Hotring Sabre, Sprunk and eCola plates, a Sprunk x eCola livery, and free branded bodysuits. Brand Wars also includes up to GTA$2,000,000 through Twitch Drops, boosted rewards for Hotring Races, Freemode activities and selected Odd Jobs, plus two Weekly Challenges.

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Brand Wars Runs Through August 26

GTA Online's Brand Wars Event started on August 13 and runs through August 26. The two-week event puts Team Sprunk and Team eCola against each other across Hotring Races, Freemode activities, Odd Jobs, Twitch Drops, and Weekly Challenges.

Weekly completion bonuses have also reset, allowing another initial bonus payment on eligible Heists and Missions when they are completed for the first time during the new cycle.

Free Hotring Sabre and Brand Wars Items

Playing GTA Online anytime through August 26 qualifies you for several Brand Wars items.

  • Declasse Hotring Sabre for free.
  • Sprunk x eCola livery for the Declasse Hotring Sabre.
  • Sprunk plate.
  • eCola plate.
  • Sprunk Bodysuit from clothing stores.
  • eCola Bodysuit from clothing stores.

Team Sprunk and Team eCola Twitch Drops

The Brand Wars Twitch Drops campaign runs from August 13 through August 26. Connect your Rockstar Games account to Twitch and watch selected streamers representing Team Sprunk or Team eCola.

Watching eligible streams can provide the Sprunk Sweatsuit or eCola Tracksuit associated with that team, along with up to GTA$2,000,000 through the Brand Wars Twitch Drops campaign.

Brand Wars Reward Multipliers

Several GTA Online activities pay increased GTA$ and RP during the event.

ActivityRewardAvailability
Hotring Races4X GTA$ and RPThrough August 26
Freemode Challenges and Events4X GTA$ and RPThrough August 26
Selected Odd Jobs3X GTA$ and RPThrough August 26
Community Series3X GTA$ and RPThrough August 26
VIP Work5X GTA$ and RPAugust 21 to 23

Selected Odd Jobs Pay 3X Rewards

The 3X GTA$ and RP bonus applies to a selection of Odd Jobs available around Los Santos.

  • Paper Route.
  • Firefighter.
  • Forklift Operator.
  • Safeguard deliveries.
  • QuickiePharm deliveries.
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Two Weekly Challenges Split Brand Wars

Brand Wars uses a different Weekly Challenge for each half of the event.

DatesChallengeReward
August 13 to 19Complete three Business BattlesImpotent Rage Sweatsuit and GTA$250,000
August 20 to 26Win three RacesPrincess Racing Tracksuit and GTA$250,000

VIP Work Pays 5X During the Weekend Bonus

A separate Brand Wars weekend bonus runs from August 21 through August 23. Players registered as a VIP or CEO can complete VIP Work for 5X GTA$ and RP during those three days.

Note: The 5X VIP Work bonus does not run for the full Brand Wars period. It is limited to August 21 through August 23.

Hotring Vehicles Are Discounted

Brand Wars also discounts vehicles connected to the event's racing activities. The Bravado Hotring Hellfire and Karin Hotring Everon are both 40 percent off through August 19.

Additional vehicles discounted by 30 percent through August 19 include:

  • Överflöd Autarch.
  • Pegassi Osiris.
  • Nagasaki Weaponized Dinghy.
  • Mammoth Patriot Mil-Spec.
  • Obey Tailgater S.
  • Progen GP1.
  • Vapid Clique Wagon.
  • Benefactor Stirling GT.
  • Shitzu Keitora.

Property Discounts Change Between the Two Weeks

The Hands On Car Wash is discounted by 40 percent through August 19.

From August 20 through August 26, Bail Office properties and their upgrades and modifications receive a 40 percent discount.

Brand Wars Ends August 26

The main Brand Wars Event, Twitch Drops campaign, free Declasse Hotring Sabre offer, branded vehicle items, and boosted event payouts continue through August 26. The Weekly Challenges, property discounts, and VIP Work weekend have their own shorter deadlines inside that two-week period.

FAQ

How do I get the free Declasse Hotring Sabre?
Play GTA Online anytime during the Brand Wars Event through August 26. The offer also includes Sprunk and eCola plates and a Sprunk x eCola livery for the Hotring Sabre.
How do the Brand Wars Twitch Drops work?
Connect your Rockstar Games and Twitch accounts and watch selected Team Sprunk or Team eCola streams from August 13 through August 26. The campaign includes the corresponding Sprunk Sweatsuit or eCola Tracksuit and rewards worth up to GTA$2,000,000.
What rewards are boosted during Brand Wars?
Sponsored Hotring Races and Freemode Challenges and Events pay 4X GTA$ and RP. Selected Odd Jobs and the Community Series pay 3X GTA$ and RP, while VIP Work pays 5X GTA$ and RP during the August 21 to 23 weekend bonus.
What are the Brand Wars Weekly Challenges?
Complete three Business Battles between August 13 and 19 to receive the Impotent Rage Sweatsuit and GTA$250,000. From August 20 through August 26, win three Races to receive the Princess Racing Tracksuit and another GTA$250,000.
Are Sprunk and eCola clothing items free during the event?
Yes. Sprunk and eCola Bodysuits are available free from clothing stores during Brand Wars. The Twitch Drops campaign separately offers a Sprunk Sweatsuit or eCola Tracksuit depending on the participating streams you watch.
When does the GTA Online Brand Wars Event end?
The main Brand Wars Event and its Twitch Drops run through August 26, 2026. Some bonuses use shorter windows, including the first Weekly Challenge ending August 19 and the 5X VIP Work weekend running August 21 through August 23.
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