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    Unless otherwise indicated below, 98.5 WNCX || Timezone: US/Eastern ’s general contest rules apply to 98.5 WNCX || Timezone: US/Eastern contests. For the specific terms and conditions applicable to a particular 98.5 WNCX || Timezone: US/Eastern contest, please see below. You can view 98.5 WNCX || Timezone: US/Eastern 's General Contest Rules here .

    You could win tickets to see Kenny Wayne Shepherd at Goodyear Theatre!

    Contest Date Range: September 14, 2026 at 03:00PM US/Eastern through September 18, 2026 at 07:00PM US/Eastern

    Online Contest: For the Kenny Wayne Shepherd ticket giveaway contest, listen to 98.5 WNCX FM weekdays between 3:00pm (EST) and 7:00pm (EST) on Monday, September 14, 2026 through Friday, September 18, 2026 to hear a Code Word announced. Upon hearing the code word, go to www.wncx.com/contests and click on the “Enter to Win Tickets to Kenny Wayne Shepherd at Goodyear Theatre!” contest, and fill out the required entry form, enter the keyword before 7:00pm (EST) and click submit.

    At approximately 7:00pm (EST) on Friday, September 18, 2026 up to but no more than five (5) winners will be randomly selected and upon verification will win two (2) Tickets to see Kenny Wayne Shepherd on Thursday, March 25th at Goodyear Theatre 1201 E Market St, Akron, Ohio 44305. Courtesy of Live Nation. Approximate retail value = $90.00. Winner(s) will need to provide a valid email address. Must be 18 years old or over. Passes will be sent electronically via Ticketmaster after verification of eligibility.

    Redeeming and using the prize(s) in this contest requires for the winner(s) (i) to have a valid email address and an app-enabled mobile device capable of downloading and running a third-party mobile ticketing app (e.g., Ticketmaster, AXS, MLB, etc.); (ii) to install, or have already installed, such mobile ticketing app on their app-enabled mobile device; and (iii) to login into an existing user account or to sign up for a free user account with the third-party operating such mobile ticketing app by completing a form with all required information, including at a minimum first name, last name, and valid email address.

    THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST CANNOT BE REDEEMED OR USED BY ANY MEANS OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED THIRD-PARTY MOBILE TICKETING APP FOR THIS PRIZE. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS, ACCESS TO AN APP- ENABLED MOBILE DEVICE AND/OR DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE FOREGOING REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REDEEM OR USE THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST SHOULD THEY BE SELECTED AND VERIFIED AS A WINNER, WILL NOT RECEIVE A SUBSTITUTE PRIZE, AND SHOULD NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST.

    The winner(s) and any guest(s), if applicable, must comply with any and all COVID-19 vaccination, screening, testing, safety and related requirements imposed or required by (if applicable) the Station, the venue, event promoter, sponsors, travel providers, hotels, governmental authorities or others in connection with the receipt, use, and redemption of the prize. Refusal to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements will result in forfeiture of the prize and no replacement or alternate prize will be provided. All cancellations are deemed beyond the control of the Station and its sponsors. This includes, but is not limited to, event cancellations due to any pandemic or epidemic constituting a public health emergency, including those subject to government mandated quarantines, travel restrictions, or stay-at-home orders. The Station and/or its sponsors shall in no way be responsible under any circumstances whatsoever for replacing, and/or for reimbursing any winner(s) with any form of compensation for, any prize(s) or portion(s) thereof forfeited due to the refusal of the winner(s) and/or their guest(s) to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements and/the cancellation of any event, nor will any alternate prize(s) be provided.

    Otherwise, the WNCX general contest rules apply and are available by clicking HERE

    Enter to win a $50 Burger King gift card!

    Contest Date Range: September 14, 2026 at 12:00PM US/Eastern through September 18, 2026 at 03:00PM US/Eastern

    Online Contest: For the Burger King $50 gift card contest, listen between 12:00 pm (EST) and 3:00pm (EST) on Monday, September 14, 2026 through Friday, September 18, 2026 to hear a code word to be announced. Upon hearing the code word, go to www.wncx.com/contests and click on the “Enter to win a $50 Burger King gift card!” contest, and fill out the required entry form, enter the code word before 3:00pm (EST) and click submit.

    At approximately 3:00pm (EST) on Friday, September 18, 2026 up to five (5) prize winners will be selected, and upon verification of eligibility will receive one (1) $50 gift card to Burger King. Gift card has no cash value. Winners must be 18 years old or over. Gift cards will be mailed to winners home address once winner is verified and signs all required release forms.

    The winner(s) and any guest(s), if applicable, must comply with any and all COVID-19 vaccination, screening, testing, safety and related requirements imposed or required by (if applicable) the Station, the venue, event promoter, sponsors, travel providers, hotels, governmental authorities or others in connection with the receipt, use, and redemption of the prize. Refusal to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements will result in forfeiture of the prize and no replacement or alternate prize will be provided. All cancellations are deemed beyond the control of the Station and its sponsors. This includes, but is not limited to, event cancellations due to any pandemic or epidemic constituting a public health emergency, including those subject to government mandated quarantines, travel restrictions, or stay-at-home orders. The Station and/or its sponsors shall in no way be responsible under any circumstances whatsoever for replacing, and/or for reimbursing any winner(s) with any form of compensation for, any prize(s) or portion(s) thereof forfeited due to the refusal of the winner(s) and/or their guest(s) to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements and/the cancellation of any event, nor will any alternate prize(s) be provided.

    Otherwise, the WNCX general contest rules apply and are available by clicking HERE

    Win tickets to Trans-Siberian Orchestra's matinee performance at Rocket Arena on December 22nd!

    Contest Date Range: September 14, 2026 at 09:00AM US/Eastern through September 18, 2026 at 06:00PM US/Eastern

    Online Contest: For the Trans-Siberian Orchestra Matinee ticket giveaway contest, listen to 98.5 WNCX beginning Monday, September 14, 2026 at 9:00am ET through Friday, September 18, 2026 at 6:00pm ET for the Workforce Winning Word to be announced. (Specific contest hours are at 9:10am, 1:10pm, and 5:10pm) Upon hearing the word, go to www.wncx.com/contests and fill out the required entry form which will include a WINNING WORD, and email address, then submit.

    At approximately 6pm ET on Friday, September 18, 2026, from all eligible entries during the contest and upon verification of eligibility, up to but no more than fifteen (15) winners will be randomly selected and will receive two (2) tickets to see the matinee performance of Trans-Siberian Orchestra on Tuesday, December 22nd at Rocket Arena 1 Center Court, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. Approximate retail value = $200.00. Courtesy of Live Nation. Tickets will be sent electronically once winner(s) has completed all required forms. Winners must be 18 years old or over.

    Redeeming and using the prize(s) in this contest requires for the winner(s) (i) to have a valid email address and an app-enabled mobile device capable of downloading and running a third-party mobile ticketing app (e.g., Ticketmaster, AXS, MLB, etc.); (ii) to install, or have already installed, such mobile ticketing app on their app-enabled mobile device; and (iii) to login into an existing user account or to sign up for a free user account with the third-party operating such mobile ticketing app by completing a form with all required information, including at a minimum first name, last name, and valid email address.

    THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST CANNOT BE REDEEMED OR USED BY ANY MEANS OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED THIRD-PARTY MOBILE TICKETING APP FOR THIS PRIZE. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS, ACCESS TO AN APP-ENABLED MOBILE DEVICE AND/OR DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE FOREGOING REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REDEEM OR USE THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST SHOULD THEY BE SELECTED AND VERIFIED AS A WINNER, WILL NOT RECEIVE A SUBSTITUTE PRIZE, AND SHOULD NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST.

    The winner(s) and any guest(s), if applicable, must comply with any and all COVID-19 vaccination, screening, testing, safety and related requirements imposed or required by (if applicable) the Station, the venue, event promoter, sponsors, travel providers, hotels, governmental authorities or others in connection with the receipt, use, and redemption of the prize. Refusal to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements will result in forfeiture of the prize and no replacement or alternate prize will be provided. All cancellations are deemed beyond the control of the Station and its sponsors. This includes, but is not limited to, event cancellations due to any pandemic or epidemic constituting a public health emergency, including those subject to government mandated quarantines, travel restrictions, or stay-at-home orders. The Station and/or its sponsors shall in no way be responsible under any circumstances whatsoever for replacing, and/or for reimbursing any winner(s) with any form of compensation for, any prize(s) or portion(s) thereof forfeited due to the refusal of the winner(s) and/or their guest(s) to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements and/the cancellation of any event, nor will any alternate prize(s) be provided.

    Otherwise, the WNCX general contest rules apply and are available by clicking HERE

    You could win tickets to William Shatner at Northfield Park Racino!

    Contest Date Range: September 14, 2026 at 07:40AM US/Eastern through September 18, 2026 at 08:00AM US/Eastern

    On-Air Contest: For the William Shatner ticket giveaway - listen to 98.5 WNCX beginning Monday, September 14, 2026 through Friday, September 18, 2026 between 7:40am and 8:00am ET for the Brain Strain question to be announced. Upon hearing the question, call 216-499-1985 and answer the Brain Strain trivia question correctly. A winner will not be chosen until the trivia question has been answered correctly. The caller who answers the trivia question correctly and upon verification of eligibility will receive two (2) tickets to see William Shatner on Sunday, November 1 at Northfield Park Racino 10777 Northfield Rd, Northfield, Ohio 44067. Approximate retail value = $130.00. Courtesy of AEG Presents. Tickets will be sent electronically via AXS once winner(s) has completed all required forms. Must be 21 years old to enter.

    Redeeming and using the prize(s) in this contest requires for the winner(s) (i) to have a valid email address and an app-enabled mobile device capable of downloading and running a third-party mobile ticketing app (e.g., Ticketmaster, AXS, MLB, etc.); (ii) to install, or have already installed, such mobile ticketing app on their app-enabled mobile device; and (iii) to login into an existing user account or to sign up for a free user account with the third-party operating such mobile ticketing app by completing a form with all required information, including at a minimum first name, last name, and valid email address.

    THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST CANNOT BE REDEEMED OR USED BY ANY MEANS OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED THIRD-PARTY MOBILE TICKETING APP FOR THIS PRIZE. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS, ACCESS TO AN APP- ENABLED MOBILE DEVICE AND/OR DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE FOREGOING REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REDEEM OR USE THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST SHOULD THEY BE SELECTED AND VERIFIED AS A WINNER, WILL NOT RECEIVE A SUBSTITUTE PRIZE, AND SHOULD NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST.

    The winner(s) and any guest(s), if applicable, must comply with any and all COVID-19 vaccination, screening, testing, safety and related requirements imposed or required by (if applicable) the Station, the venue, event promoter, sponsors, travel providers, hotels, governmental authorities or others in connection with the receipt, use, and redemption of the prize. Refusal to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements will result in forfeiture of the prize and no replacement or alternate prize will be provided. All cancellations are deemed beyond the control of the Station and its sponsors. This includes, but is not limited to, event cancellations due to any pandemic or epidemic constituting a public health emergency, including those subject to government mandated quarantines, travel restrictions, or stay-at-home orders. The Station and/or its sponsors shall in no way be responsible under any circumstances whatsoever for replacing, and/or for reimbursing any winner(s) with any form of compensation for, any prize(s) or portion(s) thereof forfeited due to the refusal of the winner(s) and/or their guest(s) to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements and/the cancellation of any event, nor will any alternate prize(s) be provided.

    Otherwise, the WNCX general contest rules apply and are available by clicking HERE

    Win tickets to see Wish You Were Here at The Agora!

    Contest Date Range: September 11, 2026 at 03:00PM US/Eastern through September 13, 2026 at 11:00PM US/Eastern

    Online Contest: For the Wish You Were Here ticket giveaway contest, listen to 98.5 WNCX beginning Friday, September 11th, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET through Sunday, September 13th, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET for the Winning Weekend Word to be announced. Upon hearing the winning word, go to www.wncx.com/contest and fill out the required entry form which will include a WINNING WORD, and email address, then submit

    At approximately 10 a.m. ET on Monday, August 31st, 2026, up to five (5) winners will be randomly selected from all eligible entries received during the contest, upon verification of eligibility, and will each receive two (2) tickets to see Wish You Were Here- “Animals at 50” at The Agora Theatre 5000 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44103 on Saturday, January 2nd, 2027. Approximate retail value = $75.00. Courtesy of AEG Presents. Prizes will be electronically sent via AXS once the winner(s) has completed all required forms. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter.

    THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST CANNOT BE REDEEMED OR USED BY ANY MEANS OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED THIRD-PARTY MOBILE TICKETING APP FOR THIS PRIZE. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS, ACCESS TO AN APP- ENABLED MOBILE DEVICE AND/OR DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE FOREGOING REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REDEEM OR USE THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST SHOULD THEY BE SELECTED AND VERIFIED AS A WINNER, WILL NOT RECEIVE A SUBSTITUTE PRIZE, AND SHOULD NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST.

    The winner(s) and any guest(s), if applicable, must comply with any and all COVID-19 vaccination, screening, testing, safety and related requirements imposed or required by (if applicable) the Station, the venue, event promoter, sponsors, travel providers, hotels, governmental authorities or others in connection with the receipt, use, and redemption of the prize. Refusal to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements will result in forfeiture of the prize and no replacement or alternate prize will be provided. All cancellations are deemed beyond the control of the Station and its sponsors. This includes, but is not limited to, event cancellations due to any pandemic or epidemic constituting a public health emergency, including those subject to government mandated quarantines, travel restrictions, or stay-at-home orders. The Station and/or its sponsors shall in no way be responsible under any circumstances whatsoever for replacing, and/or for reimbursing any winner(s) with any form of compensation for, any prize(s) or portion(s) thereof forfeited due to the refusal of the winner(s) and/or their guest(s) to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements and/the cancellation of any event, nor will any alternate prize(s) be provided.

    Otherwise, the WNCX general contest rules apply and are available by clicking HERE

    Workforce Members Can Win Guardians Tickets

    Contest Date Range: September 08, 2026 at 09:00AM US/Eastern through September 11, 2026 at 06:00PM US/Eastern

    Call-in Contest: For the Cleveland Guardians ticket giveaway contest, listen to 98.5 WNCX beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 9:00am ET through Friday, September 11, 2026 at 6:00pm ET for the cue to call in to be announced. (Specific contest hours are at 9:10am, 1:10pm, and 5:10pm) Upon hearing the cue to Call-in, call 216-499-1985 and be caller number 9 to win tickets.

    Up to but no more than twelve (12) winners will be selected and will receive two (2) tickets to see the Cleveland Guardians vs the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Progressive Field, 2401 Ontario St, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. Winners of this will only be able to win once. Approximate retail value = $120.00. Courtesy of the Cleveland Guardians. Tickets will be sent electronically via the Ballpark App once winner(s) has completed all required forms. Winners must be 18 years old or over.

    Redeeming and using the prize(s) in this contest requires for the winner(s) (i) to have a valid email address and an app-enabled mobile device capable of downloading and running a third-party mobile ticketing app (e.g., Ticketmaster, AXS, MLB, etc.); (ii) to install, or have already installed, such mobile ticketing app on their app-enabled mobile device; and (iii) to login into an existing user account or to sign up for a free user account with the third-party operating such mobile ticketing app by completing a form with all required information, including at a minimum first name, last name, and valid email address.

    THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST CANNOT BE REDEEMED OR USED BY ANY MEANS OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED THIRD-PARTY MOBILE TICKETING APP FOR THIS PRIZE. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS, ACCESS TO AN APP-ENABLED MOBILE DEVICE AND/OR DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE FOREGOING REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REDEEM OR USE THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST SHOULD THEY BE SELECTED AND VERIFIED AS A WINNER, WILL NOT RECEIVE A SUBSTITUTE PRIZE, AND SHOULD NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST.

    The winner(s) and any guest(s), if applicable, must comply with any and all COVID-19 vaccination, screening, testing, safety and related requirements imposed or required by (if applicable) the Station, the venue, event promoter, sponsors, travel providers, hotels, governmental authorities or others in connection with the receipt, use, and redemption of the prize. Refusal to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements will result in forfeiture of the prize and no replacement or alternate prize will be provided. All cancellations are deemed beyond the control of the Station and its sponsors. This includes, but is not limited to, event cancellations due to any pandemic or epidemic constituting a public health emergency, including those subject to government mandated quarantines, travel restrictions, or stay-at-home orders. The Station and/or its sponsors shall in no way be responsible under any circumstances whatsoever for replacing, and/or for reimbursing any winner(s) with any form of compensation for, any prize(s) or portion(s) thereof forfeited due to the refusal of the winner(s) and/or their guest(s) to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements and/the cancellation of any event, nor will any alternate prize(s) be provided.

    Otherwise, the WNCX general contest rules apply and are available by clicking HERE

    Win tickets to see Gary Clark Jr at Northfield Park Racino!

    Contest Date Range: September 08, 2026 at 03:00PM US/Eastern through September 11, 2026 at 07:00PM US/Eastern

    Online Contest: For the Gary Clark Jr. ticket giveaway contest, listen to 98.5 WNCX FM weekdays between 3:00pm (EST) and 7:00pm (EST) on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 through Friday, September 11, 2026 to hear a Code Word announced. Upon hearing the code word, go to www.wncx.com/contests and click on the “Enter to Win Tickets to Gary Clark Jr at Northfield Park Racino” contest, and fill out the required entry form, enter the keyword before 7:00pm (EST) and click submit.

    At approximately 7:00pm (EST) on Friday, September 11, 2026 up to but no more than four (4) winners will be randomly selected and upon verification will win two (2) Tickets to see Gary Clark Jr on Monday, September 14th at Northfield Park Racino 1077 Northfield Rd, Northfield, Ohio 44067. Courtesy of Live Nation. Approximate retail value = $90.00. Winner(s) will need to provide a valid email address. Winner(s) must be 21 years old or over. Passes will be sent electronically after verification of eligibility.

    Redeeming and using the prize(s) in this contest requires for the winner(s) (i) to have a valid email address and an app-enabled mobile device capable of downloading and running a third-party mobile ticketing app (e.g., Ticketmaster, AXS, MLB, etc.); (ii) to install, or have already installed, such mobile ticketing app on their app-enabled mobile device; and (iii) to login into an existing user account or to sign up for a free user account with the third-party operating such mobile ticketing app by completing a form with all required information, including at a minimum first name, last name, and valid email address.

    THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST CANNOT BE REDEEMED OR USED BY ANY MEANS OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED THIRD-PARTY MOBILE TICKETING APP FOR THIS PRIZE. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS, ACCESS TO AN APP- ENABLED MOBILE DEVICE AND/OR DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE FOREGOING REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REDEEM OR USE THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST SHOULD THEY BE SELECTED AND VERIFIED AS A WINNER, WILL NOT RECEIVE A SUBSTITUTE PRIZE, AND SHOULD NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST.

    The winner(s) and any guest(s), if applicable, must comply with any and all COVID-19 vaccination, screening, testing, safety and related requirements imposed or required by (if applicable) the Station, the venue, event promoter, sponsors, travel providers, hotels, governmental authorities or others in connection with the receipt, use, and redemption of the prize. Refusal to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements will result in forfeiture of the prize and no replacement or alternate prize will be provided. All cancellations are deemed beyond the control of the Station and its sponsors. This includes, but is not limited to, event cancellations due to any pandemic or epidemic constituting a public health emergency, including those subject to government mandated quarantines, travel restrictions, or stay-at-home orders. The Station and/or its sponsors shall in no way be responsible under any circumstances whatsoever for replacing, and/or for reimbursing any winner(s) with any form of compensation for, any prize(s) or portion(s) thereof forfeited due to the refusal of the winner(s) and/or their guest(s) to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements and/the cancellation of any event, nor will any alternate prize(s) be provided.

    Otherwise, the WNCX general contest rules apply and are available by clicking HERE

    Win tickets to see Billy Idol at Blossom Music Center!

    Contest Date Range: August 31, 2026 at 09:00AM US/Eastern through September 04, 2026 at 06:00PM US/Eastern

    Online Contest: For the Billy Idol ticket giveaway contest, listen to 98.5 WNCX beginning Monday, August 31, 2026 at 9:00am ET through Friday, September 4, 2026 at 6:00pm ET for the Workforce Winning Word to be announced. (Specific contest hours are at 9:10am, 1:10pm, and 5:10pm) Upon hearing the word, go to www.wncx.com/contests and fill out the required entry form which will include a WINNING WORD, and email address, then submit.

    At approximately 6pm ET on Friday, September 4, 2026, from all eligible entries during the contest and upon verification of eligibility, up to but no more than fifteen (15) winners will be randomly selected and will receive two (2) tickets to see Billy Idol on September 13, 2026 at Blossom Music Center 1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. Approximate retail value = $59.00. Courtesy of Live Nation. Tickets will be sent electronically once winner(s) has completed all required forms. Winners must be 18 years old or over.

    Redeeming and using the prize(s) in this contest requires for the winner(s) (i) to have a valid email address and an app-enabled mobile device capable of downloading and running a third-party mobile ticketing app (e.g., Ticketmaster, AXS, MLB, etc.); (ii) to install, or have already installed, such mobile ticketing app on their app-enabled mobile device; and (iii) to login into an existing user account or to sign up for a free user account with the third-party operating such mobile ticketing app by completing a form with all required information, including at a minimum first name, last name, and valid email address.

    THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST CANNOT BE REDEEMED OR USED BY ANY MEANS OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED THIRD-PARTY MOBILE TICKETING APP FOR THIS PRIZE. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS, ACCESS TO AN APP-ENABLED MOBILE DEVICE AND/OR DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE FOREGOING REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REDEEM OR USE THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST SHOULD THEY BE SELECTED AND VERIFIED AS A WINNER, WILL NOT RECEIVE A SUBSTITUTE PRIZE, AND SHOULD NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST.

    The winner(s) and any guest(s), if applicable, must comply with any and all COVID-19 vaccination, screening, testing, safety and related requirements imposed or required by (if applicable) the Station, the venue, event promoter, sponsors, travel providers, hotels, governmental authorities or others in connection with the receipt, use, and redemption of the prize. Refusal to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements will result in forfeiture of the prize and no replacement or alternate prize will be provided. All cancellations are deemed beyond the control of the Station and its sponsors. This includes, but is not limited to, event cancellations due to any pandemic or epidemic constituting a public health emergency, including those subject to government mandated quarantines, travel restrictions, or stay-at-home orders. The Station and/or its sponsors shall in no way be responsible under any circumstances whatsoever for replacing, and/or for reimbursing any winner(s) with any form of compensation for, any prize(s) or portion(s) thereof forfeited due to the refusal of the winner(s) and/or their guest(s) to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements and/the cancellation of any event, nor will any alternate prize(s) be provided.

    Otherwise, the WNCX general contest rules apply and are available by clicking HERE

    Win tickets to see Triumph - The Rock and Roll Machine Reloaded tour at Rocket Arena!

    Contest Date Range: August 31, 2026 at 03:00PM US/Eastern through September 04, 2026 at 07:00PM US/Eastern

    Online Contest: For the Triumph- The Rock and Roll Machine Reloaded Tour ticket giveaway contest, listen to 98.5 WNCX FM weekdays between 3:00pm (EST) and 7:00pm (EST) on Monday, August 31, 2026 through Friday, September 4, 2026 to hear a Code Word announced. Upon hearing the code word, go to www.wncx.com/contests and click on the “Enter to Win Tickets to Triumph - The Rock and Roll Machine Reloaded Tour” contest, and fill out the required entry form, enter the keyword before 7:00pm (EST) and click submit.

    At approximately 7:00pm (EST) on Friday, September 4, 2026 up to but no more than five (5) winners will be randomly selected and upon verification will win two (2) tickets to see Triumph - The Rock and Roll Machine Reloaded Tour at Rocket Arena 1 Center Court, Cleveland, Ohio 44115 on Wednesday, November 25th, 2026 . Courtesy of Live Nation. Approximate retail value = $99.00. Winner(s) will need to provide a valid email address. Winner(s) must be 18years old or over. Tickets will be sent electronically via Rocket Arena after verification of eligibility.

    Redeeming and using the prize(s) in this contest requires for the winner(s) (i) to have a valid email address and an app-enabled mobile device capable of downloading and running a third-party mobile ticketing app (e.g., Ticketmaster, AXS, MLB, etc.); (ii) to install, or have already installed, such mobile ticketing app on their app-enabled mobile device; and (iii) to login into an existing user account or to sign up for a free user account with the third-party operating such mobile ticketing app by completing a form with all required information, including at a minimum first name, last name, and valid email address.

    THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST CANNOT BE REDEEMED OR USED BY ANY MEANS OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED THIRD-PARTY MOBILE TICKETING APP FOR THIS PRIZE. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS, ACCESS TO AN APP- ENABLED MOBILE DEVICE AND/OR DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE FOREGOING REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REDEEM OR USE THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST SHOULD THEY BE SELECTED AND VERIFIED AS A WINNER, WILL NOT RECEIVE A SUBSTITUTE PRIZE, AND SHOULD NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST.

    The winner(s) and any guest(s), if applicable, must comply with any and all COVID-19 vaccination, screening, testing, safety and related requirements imposed or required by (if applicable) the Station, the venue, event promoter, sponsors, travel providers, hotels, governmental authorities or others in connection with the receipt, use, and redemption of the prize. Refusal to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements will result in forfeiture of the prize and no replacement or alternate prize will be provided. All cancellations are deemed beyond the control of the Station and its sponsors. This includes, but is not limited to, event cancellations due to any pandemic or epidemic constituting a public health emergency, including those subject to government mandated quarantines, travel restrictions, or stay-at-home orders. The Station and/or its sponsors shall in no way be responsible under any circumstances whatsoever for replacing, and/or for reimbursing any winner(s) with any form of compensation for, any prize(s) or portion(s) thereof forfeited due to the refusal of the winner(s) and/or their guest(s) to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements and/the cancellation of any event, nor will any alternate prize(s) be provided.

    Otherwise, the WNCX general contest rules apply and are available by clicking HERE

    WIN! Sons of Legion tickets at Northfield!

    Contest Date Range: August 28, 2026 at 05:00PM US/Eastern through August 30, 2026 at 11:59PM US/Eastern

    Online Contest: For the Sons of Legion Tickets giveaway contest, listen to 98.5 WNCX beginning Friday, August 28th, 2026 at 5:00pm ET through Sunday, August 30th, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET for the Winning Weekend Word to be announced. Upon hearing the winning word, go to www.wncx.com/contest and fill out the required entry form which will include a WINNING WORD, and email address, then submit

    At approximately 10 a.m. ET on Monday, August 31st, 2026, up to five (5) winners will be randomly selected from all eligible entries received during the contest, upon verification of eligibility, and will each receive two (2) tickets to see Sons of Legion at Northfield Park Racino 10777 Northfield Rd, Northfield, OH 44067 on Wednesday, September 16th. Approximate retail value = $75.00. Courtesy of Live Nation. Prizes will be electronically sent via Ticketmaster once the winner(s) has completed all required forms. Must be 21 years of age to enter.

    THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST CANNOT BE REDEEMED OR USED BY ANY MEANS

    OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED THIRD-PARTY MOBILE TICKETING APP FOR THIS PRIZE. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS, ACCESS TO AN APP- ENABLED MOBILE DEVICE AND/OR DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE FOREGOING

    REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REDEEM OR USE THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS

    CONTEST SHOULD THEY BE SELECTED AND VERIFIED AS A WINNER, WILL NOT RECEIVE A SUBSTITUTE PRIZE, AND SHOULD NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST.

    The winner(s) and any guest(s), if applicable, must comply with any and all COVID-19 vaccination, screening, testing, safety and related requirements imposed or required by (if applicable) the Station, the venue, event promoter, sponsors, travel providers, hotels, governmental authorities or others in connection with the receipt, use, and redemption of the prize. Refusal to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements will result in forfeiture of the prize and no replacement or alternate prize will be provided. All cancellations are deemed beyond the control of the Station and its sponsors. This includes, but is not limited to, event cancellations due to any pandemic or epidemic constituting a public health emergency, including those subject to government mandated quarantines, travel restrictions, or stay-at-home orders. The Station and/or its sponsors shall in no way be responsible under any circumstances whatsoever for replacing, and/or for reimbursing any winner(s) with any form of compensation for, any prize(s) or portion(s) thereof forfeited due to the refusal of the winner(s) and/or their guest(s) to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements and/the cancellation of any event, nor will any alternate prize(s) be provided.

    Otherwise, the WNCX general contest rules apply and are available by clicking HERE

    Win Billy Idol Tickets When You Listen To Cleveland's Morning Show with Matt Spatz

    Contest Date Range: August 31, 2026 at 07:40AM US/Eastern through September 11, 2026 at 08:00AM US/Eastern

    On-Air Contest: For the Billy Idol ticket giveaway - listen to 98.5 WNCX beginning Monday, August 31st, 2026 through Friday, September 11th, 2026 between 7:40am and 8:00am ET for the Brain Strain question to be announced (NO PLAY ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH). Upon hearing the question, call 216-499-1985 and answer the Brain Strain trivia question correctly. A winner will not be chosen until the trivia question has been answered correctly. The caller who answers the trivia question correctly and upon verification of eligibility will receive two (2) lawn tickets to see Billy Idol on Sunday, September 13th at Blossom Music Center 1145 W Steels Corners Rd Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223. Approximate retail value = $59.00. Courtesy of Live Nation. Ten (10) winners in total. Tickets will be sent electronically via Live Nation once winner(s) has completed all required forms. Must be 18 years old to enter.

    Redeeming and using the prize(s) in this contest requires for the winner(s) (i) to have a valid email address and an app-enabled mobile device capable of downloading and running a third-party mobile ticketing app (e.g., Ticketmaster, AXS, MLB, etc.); (ii) to install, or have already installed, such mobile ticketing app on their app-enabled mobile device; and (iii) to login into an existing user account or to sign up for a free user account with the third-party operating such mobile ticketing app by completing a form with all required information, including at a minimum first name, last name, and valid email address.

    THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST CANNOT BE REDEEMED OR USED BY ANY MEANS OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED THIRD-PARTY MOBILE TICKETING APP FOR THIS PRIZE. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS, ACCESS TO AN APP-ENABLED MOBILE DEVICE AND/OR DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE FOREGOING REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REDEEM OR USE THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST SHOULD THEY BE SELECTED AND VERIFIED AS A WINNER, WILL NOT RECEIVE A SUBSTITUTE PRIZE, AND SHOULD NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST.

    The winner(s) and any guest(s), if applicable, must comply with any and all COVID-19 vaccination, screening, testing, safety and related requirements imposed or required by (if applicable) the Station, the venue, event promoter, sponsors, travel providers, hotels, governmental authorities or others in connection with the receipt, use, and redemption of the prize. Refusal to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements will result in forfeiture of the prize and no replacement or alternate prize will be provided. All cancellations are deemed beyond the control of the Station and its sponsors. This includes, but is not limited to, event cancellations due to any pandemic or epidemic constituting a public health emergency, including those subject to government mandated quarantines, travel restrictions, or stay-at-home orders. The Station and/or its sponsors shall in no way be responsible under any circumstances whatsoever for replacing, and/or for reimbursing any winner(s) with any form of compensation for, any prize(s) or portion(s) thereof forfeited due to the refusal of the winner(s) and/or their guest(s) to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements and/the cancellation of any event, nor will any alternate prize(s) be provided.

    Otherwise, the WNCX general contest rules apply and are available by clicking HERE

    Win tickets to see Triumph - The Rock and Roll Machine Reloaded Tour with special guest April Wine!

    Contest Date Range: August 24, 2026 at 10:00AM US/Eastern through August 28, 2026 at 06:00PM US/Eastern

    Online Contest: For the Triumph ticket giveaway contest, listen to 98.5 WNCX beginning Monday, August 24th, 2026 at 10:00am ET through Friday, August 28th, 2026 at 6:00pm ET for the Workforce Winning Word to be announced. (Specific contest hours are at 9:10am, 1:10pm, and 5:10pm) Upon hearing the word, go to www.wncx.com/contests and fill out the required entry form which will include a WINNING WORD, and email address, then submit.

    At approximately 6pm ET on Friday, August 28th, 2026, from all eligible entries during the contest and upon verification of eligibility, up to but no more than fifteen(15) winners will be randomly selected and will receive two (2) tickets to see Triumph with special guest Amy Wine on Wednesday, November 25th at Rocket Arena 1 Center Court Cleveland, Ohio 44115. Approximate retail value = $99.00. Courtesy of Live Nation. Tickets will be sent electronically via Live Nation once winner(s) has completed all required forms. Winners must be 18 years old or over.

    Redeeming and using the prize(s) in this contest requires for the winner(s) (i) to have a valid email address and an app-enabled mobile device capable of downloading and running a third-party mobile ticketing app (e.g., Ticketmaster, AXS, MLB, etc.); (ii) to install, or have already installed, such mobile ticketing app on their app-enabled mobile device; and (iii) to login into an existing user account or to sign up for a free user account with the third-party operating such mobile ticketing app by completing a form with all required information, including at a minimum first name, last name, and valid email address.

    THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST CANNOT BE REDEEMED OR USED BY ANY MEANS OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED THIRD-PARTY MOBILE TICKETING APP FOR THIS PRIZE. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS, ACCESS TO AN APP-ENABLED MOBILE DEVICE AND/OR DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE FOREGOING REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REDEEM OR USE THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST SHOULD THEY BE SELECTED AND VERIFIED AS A WINNER, WILL NOT RECEIVE A SUBSTITUTE PRIZE, AND SHOULD NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST.

    The winner(s) and any guest(s), if applicable, must comply with any and all COVID-19 vaccination, screening, testing, safety and related requirements imposed or required by (if applicable) the Station, the venue, event promoter, sponsors, travel providers, hotels, governmental authorities or others in connection with the receipt, use, and redemption of the prize. Refusal to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements will result in forfeiture of the prize and no replacement or alternate prize will be provided. All cancellations are deemed beyond the control of the Station and its sponsors. This includes, but is not limited to, event cancellations due to any pandemic or epidemic constituting a public health emergency, including those subject to government mandated quarantines, travel restrictions, or stay-at-home orders. The Station and/or its sponsors shall in no way be responsible under any circumstances whatsoever for replacing, and/or for reimbursing any winner(s) with any form of compensation for, any prize(s) or portion(s) thereof forfeited due to the refusal of the winner(s) and/or their guest(s) to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements and/the cancellation of any event, nor will any alternate prize(s) be provided.

    Otherwise, the WNCX general contest rules apply and are available by clicking HERE

    You could win Mr. Hero combo meals!

    Contest Date Range: August 24, 2026 at 10:00AM US/Eastern through August 28, 2026 at 03:00PM US/Eastern

    Online Contest: For the Mr. Hero Combo Meals contest, listen between 10:00 pm (EST) and 3:00pm (EST) on Monday, August 24, 2026 through Friday, August 28, 2026 to hear a code word to be announced. Upon hearing the code word, go to www.wncx.com/contests and click on the “You could win Mr. Hero combo meals!” contest, and fill out the required entry form, enter the code word before 3:00pm (EST) and click submit.

    At approximately 3:00pm (EST) on Friday, August 28, 2026 up to five (5) prize winners will be selected, and upon verification of eligibility will receive four (4) Mr. Hero Combo Meal certificates courtesy of Mr. Hero. Includes BTE, not valid with any other discounts, delivery, or online orders. Extra items not included. Valid at participating Mr. Hero restaurants. Limit on number of certificates redeemed per day may apply. Sales tax not included. Certificate has no cash value. Approximate retail value = $25.00. Courtesy of Mr. Hero. Gift certificates expire on 12/31/2026. Winner must be 18 years old or over. Certificates will be mailed to winners home once winner is verified and signs all required release forms.

    The winner(s) and any guest(s), if applicable, must comply with any and all COVID-19 vaccination, screening, testing, safety and related requirements imposed or required by (if applicable) the Station, the venue, event promoter, sponsors, travel providers, hotels, governmental authorities or others in connection with the receipt, use, and redemption of the prize. Refusal to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements will result in forfeiture of the prize and no replacement or alternate prize will be provided. All cancellations are deemed beyond the control of the Station and its sponsors. This includes, but is not limited to, event cancellations due to any pandemic or epidemic constituting a public health emergency, including those subject to government mandated quarantines, travel restrictions, or stay-at-home orders. The Station and/or its sponsors shall in no way be responsible under any circumstances whatsoever for replacing, and/or for reimbursing any winner(s) with any form of compensation for, any prize(s) or portion(s) thereof forfeited due to the refusal of the winner(s) and/or their guest(s) to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements and/the cancellation of any event, nor will any alternate prize(s) be provided.

    Otherwise, the WNCX general contest rules apply and are available by clicking HERE

    You could win a $50 gift card to the Lobster Pot Restaurant in Willoughby Hills!

    Contest Date Range: August 17, 2026 at 12:00PM US/Eastern through August 21, 2026 at 03:00PM US/Eastern

    Online Contest: For the Lobster Pot $50 gift card contest, listen between 12:00 pm (EST) and 3:00pm (EST) on Monday, August 17, 2026 through Friday, August 21, 2026 to hear a code word to be announced. Upon hearing the code word, go to www.wncx.com/contests and click on the “You could win A $50 Lobster Pot gift card!” contest, and fill out the required entry form, enter the code word before 3:00pm (EST) and click submit.

    At approximately 3:00pm (EST) on Friday, August 21, 2026 up to five (5) prize winners will be selected, and upon verification of eligibility will receive one (1) $50 gift card to The Lobster Pot. Gift card has no cash value. Winners must be 18 years old or over. Gift cards will be mailed to winners home address once winner is verified and signs all required release forms.

    The winner(s) and any guest(s), if applicable, must comply with any and all COVID-19 vaccination, screening, testing, safety and related requirements imposed or required by (if applicable) the Station, the venue, event promoter, sponsors, travel providers, hotels, governmental authorities or others in connection with the receipt, use, and redemption of the prize. Refusal to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements will result in forfeiture of the prize and no replacement or alternate prize will be provided. All cancellations are deemed beyond the control of the Station and its sponsors. This includes, but is not limited to, event cancellations due to any pandemic or epidemic constituting a public health emergency, including those subject to government mandated quarantines, travel restrictions, or stay-at-home orders. The Station and/or its sponsors shall in no way be responsible under any circumstances whatsoever for replacing, and/or for reimbursing any winner(s) with any form of compensation for, any prize(s) or portion(s) thereof forfeited due to the refusal of the winner(s) and/or their guest(s) to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements and/the cancellation of any event, nor will any alternate prize(s) be provided.

    Otherwise, the WNCX general contest rules apply and are available by clicking HERE

    WNCX has your chance to see Beth Hart!

    Contest Date Range: August 24, 2026 at 07:40AM US/Eastern through August 28, 2026 at 08:00AM US/Eastern

    On-Air Contest: For the 'WNCX has your chance to see Beth Hart LIVE!' listen to 98.5 WNCX beginning Monday, August 24, 2026 through Friday, August 28, 2026 (NO PLAY ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 25TH) between 7:40am and 8:00am ET for the Brain Strain question to be announced on-air (the cue to call). Upon hearing the question, call 216-499-1985. The designated caller to get through to 216-499-1985 after the cue to call airs will have one (1) opportunity to correctly answer the Brain Strain trivia question for that day. The caller who answers the question correctly, upon verification of eligibility, will receive two (2) tickets to Beth Hart at Northfield Park Racino on September 10, 2026. Approximate retail value $99.00. Courtesy of Live Nation. A station judge who knows the correct answer to the Brain Strain question will be the sole determiner of whether a guess is correct or not. This decision can not be appealed. The station will keep taking callers until the designated question is answered correctly. There will be no more than five (5) winners over the course of this contesting period. Winner(s) must be 21 years of age or older. Otherwise, the WNCX general contest rules apply and are available by clicking HERE. Redeeming and using the prize(s) in this contest requires for the winner(s) (i) to have a valid email address and an app-enabled mobile device capable of downloading and running a third-party mobile ticketing app (e.g., Ticketmaster, AXS, MLB, etc.); (ii) to install, or have already installed, such mobile ticketing app on their app-enabled mobile device; and (iii) to login into an existing user account or to sign up for a free user account with the third-party operating such mobile ticketing app by completing a form with all required information, including at a minimum first name, last name, and valid email address. THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST CANNOT BE REDEEMED OR USED BY ANY MEANS OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED THIRD-PARTY MOBILE TICKETING APP FOR THIS PRIZE. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS, ACCESS TO AN APP- ENABLED MOBILE DEVICE AND/OR DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE FOREGOING REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REDEEM OR USE THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST SHOULD THEY BE SELECTED AND VERIFIED AS A WINNER, WILL NOT RECEIVE A SUBSTITUTE PRIZE, AND SHOULD NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST. The winner(s) and any guest(s), if applicable, must comply with any and all COVID-19 vaccination, screening, testing, safety and related requirements imposed or required by (if applicable) the Station, the venue, event promoter, sponsors, travel providers, hotels, governmental authorities or others in connection with the receipt, use, and redemption of the prize. Refusal to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements will result in forfeiture of the prize and no replacement or alternate prize will be provided. All cancellations are deemed beyond the control of the Station and its sponsors. This includes, but is not limited to, event cancellations due to any pandemic or epidemic constituting a public health emergency, including those subject to government mandated quarantines, travel restrictions, or stay-at-home orders. The Station and/or its sponsors shall in no way be responsible under any circumstances whatsoever for replacing, and/or for reimbursing any winner(s) with any form of compensation for, any prize(s) or portion(s) thereof forfeited due to the refusal of the winner(s) and/or their guest(s) to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements and/the cancellation of any event, nor will any alternate prize(s) be provided.

    Lewis Black LIVE! Win tix!

    Contest Date Range: August 17, 2026 at 07:40AM US/Eastern through August 21, 2026 at 08:00AM US/Eastern

    On-Air Contest: For the 'WNCX has your chance to see Lewis Black LIVE!' listen to 98.5 WNCX beginning Monday, August 17, 2026 through Friday, August 21, 2026 between 7:40am and 8:00am ET for the Brain Strain question to be announced on-air (the cue to call). Upon hearing the question, call 216-499-1985. The designated caller to get through to 216-499-1985 after the cue to call airs will have one (1) opportunity to correctly answer the Brain Strain trivia question for that day. The caller who answers the question correctly, upon verification of eligibility, will receive two (2) tickets to Lewis Black at Northfield Park Racino on September 11, 2026. Approximate retail value $99.00. Courtesy of Live Nation. A station judge who knows the correct answer to the Brain Strain question will be the sole determiner of whether a guess is correct or not. This decision can not be appealed. The station will keep taking callers until the designated question is answered correctly. Winner(s) must be 21 years of age or older. Otherwise, the WNCX general contest rules apply and are available by clicking HERE. Redeeming and using the prize(s) in this contest requires for the winner(s) (i) to have a valid email address and an app-enabled mobile device capable of downloading and running a third-party mobile ticketing app (e.g., Ticketmaster, AXS, MLB, etc.); (ii) to install, or have already installed, such mobile ticketing app on their app-enabled mobile device; and (iii) to login into an existing user account or to sign up for a free user account with the third-party operating such mobile ticketing app by completing a form with all required information, including at a minimum first name, last name, and valid email address. THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST CANNOT BE REDEEMED OR USED BY ANY MEANS OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED THIRD-PARTY MOBILE TICKETING APP FOR THIS PRIZE. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS, ACCESS TO AN APP- ENABLED MOBILE DEVICE AND/OR DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE FOREGOING REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REDEEM OR USE THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST SHOULD THEY BE SELECTED AND VERIFIED AS A WINNER, WILL NOT RECEIVE A SUBSTITUTE PRIZE, AND SHOULD NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST. The winner(s) and any guest(s), if applicable, must comply with any and all COVID-19 vaccination, screening, testing, safety and related requirements imposed or required by (if applicable) the Station, the venue, event promoter, sponsors, travel providers, hotels, governmental authorities or others in connection with the receipt, use, and redemption of the prize. Refusal to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements will result in forfeiture of the prize and no replacement or alternate prize will be provided. All cancellations are deemed beyond the control of the Station and its sponsors. This includes, but is not limited to, event cancellations due to any pandemic or epidemic constituting a public health emergency, including those subject to government mandated quarantines, travel restrictions, or stay-at-home orders. The Station and/or its sponsors shall in no way be responsible under any circumstances whatsoever for replacing, and/or for reimbursing any winner(s) with any form of compensation for, any prize(s) or portion(s) thereof forfeited due to the refusal of the winner(s) and/or their guest(s) to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements and/the cancellation of any event, nor will any alternate prize(s) be provided.

    Win Tickets To See Cleveland's own Paul Sidoti at Northfield Park Racino!

    Contest Date Range: June 19, 2026 at 05:00PM US/Eastern through June 21, 2026 at 11:59PM US/Eastern

    Online Contest: For the Paul Sidoti Tickets giveaway contest, listen to 98.5 WNCX beginning Friday, June 19th, 2026 at 5:00 pm ET through Sunday, June 21st, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET for the Winning Weekend Word to be announced. Upon hearing the winning word, go to www.wncx.com/contest and fill out the required entry form which will include a WINNING WORD, and email address, then submit

    At approximately 10 a.m. ET on Monday, June 22nd, 2026, up to five (5) winners will be randomly selected from all eligible entries received during the contest, upon verification of eligibility, and will each receive two (2) tickets to see Paul Sidoti at Northfield Park Racino 10777 Northfield Rd, Northfield, OH 44067. Approximate retail value = $40.00. Courtesy of Live Nation. Prizes will be electronically sent once the winner(s) has completed all required forms. Must be 21 years of age to enter.

    THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST CANNOT BE REDEEMED OR USED BY ANY MEANS OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED THIRD-PARTY MOBILE TICKETING APP FOR THIS PRIZE. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS, ACCESS TO AN APP- ENABLED MOBILE DEVICE AND/OR DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE FOREGOING REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REDEEM OR USE THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST SHOULD THEY BE SELECTED AND VERIFIED AS A WINNER, WILL NOT RECEIVE A SUBSTITUTE PRIZE, AND SHOULD NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST.

    The winner(s) and any guest(s), if applicable, must comply with any and all COVID-19 vaccination, screening, testing, safety and related requirements imposed or required by (if applicable) the Station, the venue, event promoter, sponsors, travel providers, hotels, governmental authorities or others in connection with the receipt, use, and redemption of the prize. Refusal to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements will result in forfeiture of the prize and no replacement or alternate prize will be provided. All cancellations are deemed beyond the control of the Station and its sponsors. This includes, but is not limited to, event cancellations due to any pandemic or epidemic constituting a public health emergency, including those subject to government mandated quarantines, travel restrictions, or stay-at-home orders. The Station and/or its sponsors shall in no way be responsible under any circumstances whatsoever for replacing, and/or for reimbursing any winner(s) with any form of compensation for, any prize(s) or portion(s) thereof forfeited due to the refusal of the winner(s) and/or their guest(s) to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements and/the cancellation of any event, nor will any alternate prize(s) be provided.

    Otherwise, the WNCX general contest rules apply and are available by clicking HERE

    Win Cleveland Guardians Tickets!!

    Contest Date Range: April 03, 2026 at 06:00AM US/Eastern through April 03, 2026 at 10:00AM US/Eastern

    Contest Rules: For the On-Air: Cleveland Guardians Ticket Giveaway - listen to 98.5 WNCX on Friday, April 3rd 2026, between 6:00am and 10:00am ET for the cue to call and be the correct caller at 216-499-19. One (1) prize winner, upon verification of eligibility. will receive four (4) tickets to see the Cleveland Guardians on April 5, 2026 at 1:40 PM at Progressive Field, 2401 Ontario St, Cleveland, OH 44115. Tickets courtesy of the Cleveland Guardians. Approximate Retail value = $100.00. Tickets will be sent electronically via the Ballpark app once winner has been verified and signs all required release forms. Winners must be 18 years old or over.

    Redeeming and using the prize(s) in this contest requires for the winner(s) (i) to have a valid email address and an app-enabled mobile device capable of downloading and running a third-party mobile ticketing app (e.g .. Ticketmaster, AXS, MLB, etc.); (ii) to install. or have already installed, such mobile ticketing app on their app-enabled mobile device: and (iii) to login into an existing user account or to sign up for a free user account with the third-party operating such mobile ticketing app by completing a form with all required information, including at a minimum first name, last name, and valid email address.

    THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST CANNOT BE REDEEMED OR USED BY ANY MEANS OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED THIRD-PARTY MOBILE TICKETING APP FOR THIS PRIZE. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS, ACCESS TO AN APP-ENABLED MOBILE DEVICE AND/OR DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE FOREGOING REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REDEEM OR USE THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST SHOULD THEY BE SELECTED AND VERIFIED AS A WINNER, WILL NOT RECEIVE A SUBSTITUTE PRIZE, AND SHOULD NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST.

    The winner(s) and any guest(s). if applicable, must comply with any and all COVID-19 vaccination, screening. testing. safety and related requirements imposed or required by (if applicable) the Station, the venue, event promoter, sponsors, travel providers, hotels, governmental authorities or others in connection with the receipt, use, and redemption of the prize. Refusal to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements will result in forfeiture of the prize and no replacement or alternate prize will be provided. All cancellations are deemed beyond the control of the Station and its sponsors. This includes, but is not limited to. event cancellations due to any pandemic or epidemic constituting a public health emergency. including those subject to government mandated quarantines, travel restrictions, or stay-at-home orders. The Station and/or its sponsors shall in no way be responsible under any circumstances whatsoever for replacing. and/or for reimbursing any winner(s) with any form of compensation for. any prize(s) or portion(s) thereof forfeited due to the refusal of the winner(s) and/or their guest(s) to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements and/the cancellation of any event, nor will any alternate prize(s) be provided.

    Otherwise, the WKRK general contest rules apply and are available by clicking HERE.

    Enter for your chance to win Black Crowes tickets!

    Contest Date Range: March 30, 2026 at 09:10AM US/Eastern through April 03, 2026 at 06:00PM US/Eastern

    Online Contest: For the Black Crowes ticket giveaway contest, listen to 98.5 WNCX beginning Monday, March 30, 2026 at 9:10pm ET through Friday, April 3, 2026 at 6:00pm ET for the Workforce Winning Word to be announced. (Specific contest hours are at 9:10am, 1:10pm, and 5:10pm) Upon hearing the word, go to www.wncx.com/contests and fill out the required entry form which will include a WINNING WORD, and email address, then submit.

    At approximately 10am ET on Monday, April 6, 2026, from all eligible entries during the contest and upon verification of eligibility, up to but no more than fifteen (15) winners will be randomly selected and will receive four (4) lawn tickets to see The Black Crowes on June 10, 2026 at Blossom Music Center 1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. Approximate retail value = $95.00. Courtesy of Live Nation. Tickets will be sent electronically once winner(s) has completed all required forms. Winners must be 18 years old or over.

    Redeeming and using the prize(s) in this contest requires for the winner(s) (i) to have a valid email address and an app-enabled mobile device capable of downloading and running a third-party mobile ticketing app (e.g., Ticketmaster, AXS, MLB, etc.); (ii) to install, or have already installed, such mobile ticketing app on their app-enabled mobile device; and (iii) to login into an existing user account or to sign up for a free user account with the third-party operating such mobile ticketing app by completing a form with all required information, including at a minimum first name, last name, and valid email address.

    THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST CANNOT BE REDEEMED OR USED BY ANY MEANS OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED THIRD-PARTY MOBILE TICKETING APP FOR THIS PRIZE. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS, ACCESS TO AN APP-ENABLED MOBILE DEVICE AND/OR DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE FOREGOING REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REDEEM OR USE THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST SHOULD THEY BE SELECTED AND VERIFIED AS A WINNER, WILL NOT RECEIVE A SUBSTITUTE PRIZE, AND SHOULD NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST.

    The winner(s) and any guest(s), if applicable, must comply with any and all COVID-19 vaccination, screening, testing, safety and related requirements imposed or required by (if applicable) the Station, the venue, event promoter, sponsors, travel providers, hotels, governmental authorities or others in connection with the receipt, use, and redemption of the prize. Refusal to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements will result in forfeiture of the prize and no replacement or alternate prize will be provided. All cancellations are deemed beyond the control of the Station and its sponsors. This includes, but is not limited to, event cancellations due to any pandemic or epidemic constituting a public health emergency, including those subject to government mandated quarantines, travel restrictions, or stay-at-home orders. The Station and/or its sponsors shall in no way be responsible under any circumstances whatsoever for replacing, and/or for reimbursing any winner(s) with any form of compensation for, any prize(s) or portion(s) thereof forfeited due to the refusal of the winner(s) and/or their guest(s) to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements and/the cancellation of any event, nor will any alternate prize(s) be provided.

    Otherwise, the WNCX general contest rules apply and are available by clicking HERE

    Win Tickets to see Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks!

    Contest Date Range: March 30, 2026 at 10:00AM US/Eastern through April 03, 2026 at 03:00PM US/Eastern

    Online Contest: For the Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks ticket giveaway contest, listen to 98.5 WNCX FM weekdays between 12:00pm (EST) and 3:00pm (EST) on Monday, March 30, 2026 through Friday, April 3, 2026 to hear a Code Word announced. Upon hearing the code word, go to www.wncx.com/contests and click on the “You Could See Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks at The Agora July 15th!” contest, and fill out the required entry form, enter the keyword before 3:00pm (EST) and click submit.

    At approximately 10:00am (EST) on Monday, April 6, 2026 up to but no more than five (5) winners will be randomly selected and upon verification will win two (2) General Admission tickets to see Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks at The Agora 5000 Euclid Ave #101, Cleveland, OH 44103 on July 15, 2026. Courtesy of AEG Presents. Approximate retail value = $99.00. Winners will need to provide a valid email address. Winners must be 18 years old or over. Tickets will be sent electronically after eligible winners have filled out required forms.

    THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST CANNOT BE REDEEMED OR USED BY ANY MEANS OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED THIRD-PARTY MOBILE TICKETING APP FOR THIS PRIZE. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS, ACCESS TO AN APP-ENABLED MOBILE DEVICE AND/OR DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE FOREGOING REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REDEEM OR USE THE PRIZE(S) IN THIS CONTEST SHOULD THEY BE SELECTED AND VERIFIED AS A WINNER, WILL NOT RECEIVE A SUBSTITUTE PRIZE, AND SHOULD NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST.

    The winner(s) and any guest(s), if applicable, must comply with any and all COVID-19 vaccination, screening, testing, safety and related requirements imposed or required by (if applicable) the Station, the venue, event promoter, sponsors, travel providers, hotels, governmental authorities or others in connection with the receipt, use, and redemption of the prize. Refusal to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements will result in forfeiture of the prize and no replacement or alternate prize will be provided. All cancellations are deemed beyond the control of the Station and its sponsors. This includes, but is not limited to, event cancellations due to any pandemic or epidemic constituting a public health emergency, including those subject to government mandated quarantines, travel restrictions, or stay-at-home orders. The Station and/or its sponsors shall in no way be responsible under any circumstances whatsoever for replacing, and/or for reimbursing any winner(s) with any form of compensation for, any prize(s) or portion(s) thereof forfeited due to the refusal of the winner(s) and/or their guest(s) to comply with all applicable COVID-19 requirements and/the cancellation of any event, nor will any alternate prize(s) be provided.

    Otherwise, the WNCX general contest rules apply and are available by clicking HERE