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07/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/16/2026 05:10

NYT Games and the “Today” Show Give Fans Another Opportunity to Secure V.I.P.

Earlier this summer, New York Times Games brought the V.I.P. (Very Important Player) treatment to celebrate Wordle's 5th birthday, giving fans the opportunity to solve custom puzzles created by some of their favorite artists for a chance to receive V.I.P. tickets to their shows.



Now, that celebration expands to the iconic Citi Concert Series on "Today" and select fans can solve new bonus Wordle puzzles for a chance to receive V.I.P. passes to select upcoming performances.



Today, July 16, the "Today" custom Wordle puzzle - created using the Create Your Wordle Puzzle feature - is live here. Fans who solve the puzzle and submit will be entered for a chance to get V.I.P. passes to the Tyla concert at the "Today" plaza on Friday, July 24.



Custom "Today" puzzles will be released throughout the summer, with chances to receive V.I.P. passes to the following performances:



  • July 24: Tyla - Submit here .
  • July 31: Shaboozey
  • August 7: Ayra Starr
  • August 20: Raye
  • August 28: Bebe Rexha

Each custom puzzle will be shared directly through the "Today" social channels ahead of each artist's show. Stay tuned and follow @todayshow and @nytgames for more information.



Since launching in 2021, Wordle has become a daily ritual for millions of players around the world. This summer's fifth birthday celebration is all about bringing that community beyond the puzzle grid and into unforgettable real-world experiences.



Play Wordle for free in the New York Times Games app on iOS and Android, as well as mobile web and desktop. For rules on how to enter to win V.I.P. access to concerts from the Citi Concert Series on "Today", visit https://nyt.swoogo.com/wordle5-tyla/terms, https://nyt.swoogo.com/wordle5-shaboozey/terms, https://nyt.swoogo.com/wordle5-ayrastarr/terms, https://nyt.swoogo.com/wordle5-raye/terms, https://nyt.swoogo.com/wordle5-beberexha/terms.



NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES WHO ARE AGES 18 OR OLDER AT TIME OF ENTRY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. Full terms for each promotion are available at: https://nyt.swoogo.com/wordle5-tyla/terms, https://nyt.swoogo.com/wordle5-shaboozey/terms, https://nyt.swoogo.com/wordle5-ayrastarr/terms, https://nyt.swoogo.com/wordle5-raye/terms, https://nyt.swoogo.com/wordle5-beberexha/terms.



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