The official Game of Thrones account has announced a new fan contest, inviting viewers to nominate “real-life knights” in their lives for a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles for the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms fan premiere. The promotion ties directly into the themes of the upcoming Dunk and Egg prequel, celebrating everyday courage, honor, and sacrifice ahead of the show’s 2026 debut.
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#KnightChallenge invites TikTok users to nominate real-life “knights” who embody courage, valor, honor, and sacrifice.
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Winners will attend the LA fan premiere of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, where nominees are knighted by George R.R. Martin.
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Contest runs until 12 PM ET on January 2, 2026, and is open to eligible adults in the 48 contiguous U.S. states and DC.
What is the #KnightChallenge and how does it work?
According to the post, fans can participate in the **#KnightChallengey heading to TikTok and tagging someone they know who embodies “courage, valor, honor & sacrifice.” The idea is to spotlight people who live by the same qualities Westeros knights are supposed to—whether they’re friends, family members, mentors, or unsung community heroes. To enter, users must:
- Create or share a TikTok video
- Tag their nominee
- Use the hashtag **#Knightallenge in the post description
Know any real-life knights? You could win a trip to attend the LA Fan Premiere for HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms to see your nominee knighted by George R.R. Martin.
Using #KnightChallenge on TikTok, tag someone you know who embodies courage, valor, honor & sacrifice to… pic.twitter.com/kt6gyrcInh
— Game of Thrones (@GameOfThrones) December 8, 2025
Selected winners will be flown to Los Angeles for the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms fan premiere, where their nominee will be formally knighted by George R.R. Martin himself—turning the creator of Westeros into an in-universe-style lord bestowing a real-world title. Full rules and details are available at hboknightchallenge.com.
Eligibility, deadlines, and who can enter
The contest is open to both entrants and nominees who are legal residents of the 48 contiguous U.S. states and Washington, D.C., ages 18+ (with higher age thresholds of 19+ in Alabama and Nebraska and 21+ in Mississippi). No purchase is necessary to take part.
The promotion ends at 12 PM ET on January 2, 2026, giving fans a limited window over the holiday period to choose their “knight” and submit a nomination. With the campaign already generating strong engagement, the #KnightChallenge not only builds hype for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms but also cleverly grounds its chivalric themes in real-life acts of loyalty, kindness, and bravery.
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