Announcing the Official Chicken of the SEC

Hey sports fans! Get ready to tailgate this Fall. Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now the Official Chicken Sponsor of the Southeastern Conference (SEC)!

This sponsorship brings together two Southern icons dedicated to making your game days unforgettable. With deep roots throughout the Southeast and a true passion for community, Wayne-Sanderson Farms brings tailgating chicken recipes and unforgettable game day meals to SEC fans this season.

Whether you’re grilling chicken for football season at the stadium, cheering from the bleachers, or catching the action from your living room, you can look forward to new game day chicken recipes, entertaining campaign content, handy tailgating tips, and more.

Our enthusiasm for SEC sports goes far beyond football. Sanderson Farms is here to keep fans fueled and cheering through basketball, gymnastics, baseball, and so much more.

Curious about all the sporting events the SEC offers? Explore the SEC sports schedule here.

Want the full 2025 SEC Football schedule release? Find it here

But wait—there’s even more to celebrate!

Fans have a chance to win two SEC Championship tickets. The lucky winner and a guest will receive round-trip airfare from Southwest Airlines, two tickets to the big game, a two-night stay near Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, a $500 voucher for food and entertainment, a behind-the-scenes stadium tour, and a swag bag packed with Sanderson Farms and SEC treats.

Ready to enter? Just follow @sandersonfarmschicken on Instagram, like and repost our contest post, and tag a friend for your shot at this Instagram giveaway 2025. Winners will be contacted via Instagram direct message on November 6th.

Don’t let this chance pass you by—stay tuned for updates, enter the Sanderson Farms sweepstakes, and get ready to root for your favorite SEC teams. Here’s to a season full of great memories, on and off the field!