St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway Ticket Dates

As of November 9, 2026, St. Jude has not published one nationwide 2027 ticket-release date or launch time. Official market pages list seasonal windows only: Coachella Valley tickets in Winter 2026; San Antonio and Peoria in Winter 2027; and other markets in early or spring 2027. Check your local St. Jude page for the live sale and official rules.

A single date is tempting to mark on your calendar, but these are separate local campaigns, not one national ticket drop. A date listed for Memphis may not apply to New Orleans, and a TV drawing date may not be the ticket deadline. The safest way to avoid a missed entry is to follow your market’s official page and sign up there for updates.

The distinction matters: some official pages currently give only a season, not a calendar day or launch time. I won’t turn that broad window into a guessed date. The official campaign page and its local rules are the sources to use when the exact cutoff is posted.

Find Your Market’s Ticket Deadline and Drawing Date

There is no single 2027 deadline or drawing day for all markets. As of November 9, official St. Jude pages show different seasonal schedules: for example, tickets are listed for Spring 2027 in Memphis and New Orleans, while the Mississippi Gulf Coast page says Early 2027. (stjude.org)

Here are examples of the current official schedule. These are confirmed windows, not exact sale dates or drop times:

St. Jude’s pages list those windows and a $100 ticket price, but they do not provide a precise day or sale-start time for these campaigns yet. (stjude.org)

The campaign schedule varies by market. For example, Coachella Valley lists tickets in Winter 2026 for a 2027 giveaway, while Memphis lists tickets in Spring 2027 for a Summer 2027 drawing. That’s why a national “2027 drop day” would be misleading. (stjude.org)

How to find the exact date once it is posted

Start at St. Jude’s official Dream Home page and select your local market. Then check that campaign’s “Important dates” section and open its terms and conditions. St. Jude lists more than 40 local giveaways, so confirm the market name before you act. (stjude.org)

Record these separate details:

• Ticket-sale start date, if listed.
• Ticket cutoff and any sellout notice.
• Drawing date and time.
• The time zone, if the local page or rules state one.

Do not treat the home-tour schedule as the ticket deadline. They are different events, and local campaign rules govern the entry cutoff and drawing.

Confirm Ticket Price, Eligibility, and Purchase Rules

The St. Jude FAQ says tickets cost $100 each and permits up to 50 tickets per online or phone reservation at a time. Eligibility and online-sale rules vary by market, so read the terms for your selected campaign before making a reservation. (stjude.org)

The FAQ says participants must be at least 18, or the age of majority in their place of residence if older, and must live in the United States. State-specific requirements also apply. Online purchases are not allowed for all markets; St. Jude’s FAQ identifies California as an exception to its general online-reservation availability. (stjude.org)

Check the local terms for any additional age, residency, or entry conditions. The general FAQ is useful, but the local campaign rules control. Don’t assume that being able to open a page means you are eligible to enter that market.

Early prizes are not a presale

These campaigns do not work like concert ticket drops, with cardholder presales or loyalty tiers. Instead, a ticket may qualify you for local milestone prizes whose deadlines pass during the campaign. St. Jude says an entry is eligible for prizes whose deadlines have not yet passed, so buying earlier can include more prize opportunities. (stjude.org)

For example, the 2026 Memphis page listed prize deadlines on March 27, April 24, May 15, and June 5, followed by a June 28 drawing. Those dates were specific to that campaign and year, not a template for 2027. (stjude.org)

Use Official Channels and Understand Campaign Policies

Reserve through the selected market’s St. Jude page or the phone number shown there. The national page says online sales are limited by local laws and campaign rules; it also notes that reservations are checked and processed by a local St. Jude representative. (stjude.org)

There is no verified presale code, VIP queue, loyalty tier, or special cardholder window in the official information reviewed for the 2027 campaigns. Sign-up forms on local pages offer updates; they are not proof of early ticket access. (stjude.org)

A reservation is not the same as a standard retail checkout. St. Jude says reservations are processed and confirmation is mailed in about two to three weeks; the FAQ also says email receipts may arrive sooner when an email is provided. Save your confirmation and entry numbers when they arrive. (stjude.org)

Historical Release and Pricing Trends

The clearest recent example is the official 2026 Memphis campaign: the page listed a $100 ticket, a June 28 drawing, and milestone prize deadlines from March 27 through June 5. That shows how one market may publish a campaign calendar, but it does not establish the 2027 dates for other cities. (stjude.org)

The official 2027 pages do not show exact announcement dates, ticket launch days, or opening times in the seasonal schedule. I would treat any exact 2027 date posted elsewhere as unconfirmed until it matches the local St. Jude page or rules. (stjude.org)

The $100 price is a published amount on the current official campaign information, not a discount that follows a sale calendar. No standard retail price matching or coupon schedule is listed. Check the rules for a specific market before paying, especially if you see a third-party offer or a claimed “early access” link. (stjude.org)

Step-by-Step Purchasing Playbook

The most reliable way to avoid a missed cutoff is to prepare around your local campaign’s posted dates, not an assumed national launch. I use a short checklist: verify the market, set alerts, confirm eligibility, reserve only through an official channel, and keep proof of the entry.

Before the ticket window

1. Open the official Dream Home page and select your city or market. Confirm the year says 2027. (stjude.org)
2. Sign up for updates using the link on that local page. St. Jude’s local 2027 pages provide these sign-up links, though they do not promise a presale. (stjude.org)
3. Save the local page and check it when the listed season approaches. Add two reminders: one for the beginning of the window and another to recheck the official rules.
4. Read eligibility, entry methods, ticket limits, and the cutoff in the local rules before reserving.

On the day you reserve

Use the official campaign page or its listed phone number. Confirm that the market name and campaign year match your intent. The general FAQ lists $100 tickets and a limit of 50 per online or phone reservation, but use the local rules to confirm current conditions. (stjude.org)

If the page does not show a launch hour, do not assume a time zone or set a false countdown. Check the page and official updates for a specific time. After placing a reservation, save the confirmation and ticket details; the national page says confirmations are mailed, and the FAQ describes email receipt timing when an address is provided. (stjude.org)

After reserving

Recheck the official page for schedule updates and any sellout message. Ticket deadlines can be separate from the drawing date, and campaigns may stop accepting entries once available tickets sell out. The local rules are the final source for the cutoff and drawing process.

If your confirmation does not arrive within the stated period, contact the market using the phone number on its official page. Do not buy a second time until you have checked whether the first reservation was processed.

Resale, Transfers, and Campaign Policies

There is no sensible secondary-market strategy for these entries. St. Jude’s 2026 terms state that tickets, prizes, chances, and winner rights are not transferable, and ticket sales are generally final. Verify the terms for your 2027 market, but do not pay a reseller for an entry or rely on a transfer. (kesq.b-cdn.net)

A raffle ticket is not a retail product with markdowns, cashback, or coupon stacking. The St. Jude FAQ says the $100 ticket price is not deductible as a charitable donation for federal tax purposes, and winning a valuable prize can have tax consequences. Consult the official rules and a tax professional rather than treating the ticket like a discounted purchase. (stjude.org)

Real-World Purchase Scenario

Consider a reader following the 2027 Memphis campaign. The official page lists ticket availability in Spring 2027 and the giveaway in Summer 2027, but does not yet give a precise date or time. The right move is to sign up for updates, return to the Memphis page as spring nears, and wait for the posted local cutoff rather than borrowing a date from another city. (stjude.org)

A common mistake is to see a spring sale window and assume a particular day, or to use a nearby market’s deadline. Another is to confuse an open-house tour date with the drawing. Before reserving, check the campaign name, year, eligibility terms, and entry deadline together. Afterward, save the confirmation and verify that it lists the intended market.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do 2027 St. Jude Dream Home tickets go on sale?

There is no single national date. Official pages list different windows: Winter 2026 for Coachella Valley, Early 2027 for Mississippi Gulf Coast, and Spring 2027 for Memphis and New Orleans. Those pages do not yet provide a specific launch day or time. (stjude.org)

What is the exact 2027 ticket release time?

The official 2027 pages reviewed list seasons, not opening hours. Do not assume a national time such as 9 a.m. Eastern or local time. Use the selected market’s St. Jude page and its updates for any exact launch time once posted. (stjude.org)

How much does a St. Jude Dream Home ticket cost?

St. Jude’s FAQ and current campaign pages list tickets at $100 each. Check the terms for your chosen market before reserving because eligibility and purchase options can vary by location. (stjude.org)

How many tickets can I reserve?

St. Jude’s FAQ says you can reserve up to 50 tickets in one online or phone transaction, with no overall limit otherwise. Local rules still apply, so verify the selected campaign’s terms before placing a reservation. (stjude.org)

Is there a 2027 presale code or VIP access?

The official 2027 campaign pages reviewed list update sign-ups, not cardholder presales, loyalty tiers, or access codes. Signing up is a useful way to hear campaign news, but St. Jude does not describe it as a guaranteed early-access offer. (stjude.org)

Can I buy a ticket for a different state or market?

Not always. St. Jude says state and local rules limit online sales, and its FAQ directs buyers to each market’s eligibility terms. California is listed as an exception to general online reservation availability. Check your market rules before attempting to enter. (stjude.org)

Can I buy a Dream Home ticket from a reseller?

Do not rely on resellers. St. Jude’s terms say tickets and chances are not transferable, and ticket sales are generally final. Reserve through the official local page or its listed phone channel, then keep your entry confirmation. (kesq.b-cdn.net)

Does the drawing happen on the ticket deadline?

Not necessarily. The ticket cutoff and drawing are separate campaign dates. The local page and rules control both; for example, the 2026 Memphis page listed prize deadlines before its June 28 drawing. Check your 2027 market rather than using another city’s schedule. (stjude.org)

(This article was written by one of our staff writers, Michael T. Hargrove. Visit our Meet the Team page.)