FROM THE SIDELINES Experience is an intimate football event celebrating the final chapter of Danielle Allen's The Curve Series with Big Girl Blitz. This experience is in partnership between Black Girls Who Write and Bramble.

The Game Experience: Join Danielle Allen and Black Girls Who Write in Landover, MD, for the Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

WINNERS WILL RECEIVE

  • Non-transferable access to the Game Day Experience with Danielle Allen, which includes a ticket to the Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 1, 2026

  • A swag bag with surprises.

  • & More!

CONTEST TIMELINE

  • 7/21 - 8/14 | Contest Entry Period. Readers must post their social video and complete the official form below.

  • 8/17 | Top 20 finalists selected and announced.

  • 8/17 - 8/21 | Community votes to determine the Top 10 finalists.

  • 8/24-27 | Winners will be notified via email and announced on social media.

  • 11/ 1 | FROM THE SIDELINES Game Day Experience (Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles) in Washington, DC.

ATTEND THE GAME WITH DANIELLE ALLEN!

Didn’t get a chance to enter the contest but still want to go to the game? You can still join us at the game with an exclusive discounted ticket!

We look forward to welcoming you to Northwest Stadium to celebrate the release of Big Girl Blitz during our "From the Sidelines with Danielle Allen" event! This event will take place during the Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles game on November 1st, 2026 at 8:20 PM.

Purchase your discounted tickets through this link for a chance to sit in a designated section, potentially meet the author, Danielle Allen, before the game, and more!

If you have any questions about the event or Commanders tickets in general, please email eric.grady@commanders.com.

We look forward to seeing you out at Northwest Stadium!

Access Code: BIGGIRLBLITZ

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • FROM THE SIDELINES is an exclusive Game Day experience celebrating Danielle Allen’s Big Girl Blitz, the final installment in The Curve Series. Ten readers will have the opportunity to join Danielle Allen in Washington, DC for a special football experience as the Washington Commanders take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

  • No. This isn't just another giveaway. It's a community contest.

    We’re celebrating readers who have connected with Danielle Allen’s stories, supported The Curve Series, and want to share their love for Big Girl Blitz.

  • Any reader who is a fan of Danielle Allen’s work and meets the contest requirements can enter.

    Selection is based on:

    • Creativity

    • Connection to Danielle Allen’s books

    • Content quality

    • Community engagement

    • Overall fit for the experience

    • The Game Day Form is filled out.

    • All social requirements are met on the post.

    Follower count is not the deciding factor.

  • You can enter by completing the following:

    Step 1: Create Content
     Create a Reel, TikTok, or graphic inspired by:

    • Big Girl Blitz

    • The Curve Series

    • Football/Game Day culture

    • Or a combination of all three

    • Mention: Big Girl Blitz / Danielle Allen

    • Include Hashtag: #BigGirlBlitz #MarylandMonarchs

    • Tag: @brambleromance @authordanielleallen @blackgirlswhowrite

    Step 2: Complete the Entry Form
     Fill out the official From the Sidelines Game Day Experience form with your information and tell us why you want to attend.

  • Yes. To be considered for the community contest, participants must create and share content inspired by Big Girl Blitz, The Curve Series, football, or both.

    Participants must also complete the official entry form.

  • Winners are responsible for their own travel and accommodations if they are traveling from out of state.

    Additional event details, including arrival information and event logistics, will be provided to selected winners.

  • The FROM THE SIDELINES Game Day Experience will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD.

  • Each winner will receive one (1) ticket to attend the FROM THE SIDELINES Game Day Experience.

    If a winner would like to bring a guest, the guest may purchase their own ticket through a special ticket link provided by Black Girls Who Write at a later time.

    Guest tickets are subject to availability.

  • Ten (10) readers will be selected to attend the From the Sidelines Game Day Experience with Danielle Allen.

    Each winner will receive one ticket to attend the experience.

  • No.

    This experience is about community, creativity, and your connection to Danielle Allen’s work, not your follower count.

  • Participants may submit multiple creative entries; however, each participant must complete the official entry form.

  • Get creative! Your content can include:

    • Book reviews

    • Favorite quotes

    • Character-inspired content

    • Football/Game Day looks

    • Fan reactions

    • Creative graphics

    • Danielle Allen Fan Moment

    • Reels or TikToks celebrating Big Girl Blitz

    We want to see why this experience matters to you.

  • No! Football fans and romance readers are both welcome.

    The experience celebrates the world of Big Girl Blitz—the characters, the story, and the community that loves Danielle Allen’s books.

  • All social posts must include:

    Mention: Danielle Allen / Big Girl Blitz

    Tags:

    • @authordanielleallen

    • @brambleromance

    • @blackgirlswhowrite

    Hashtags:

    • #BigGirlBlitz

    • #MarylandMonarchs

  • All entries must be submitted by August 14, 2026

  • The Top 20 finalists will be selected and announced on: Monday, August 24, 2026

  • The community will vote on the Top 20 finalists from: August 17-21, 2026

    The Top 10 winners will be selected based on community voting and final review.

  • Please email info@blackgirlswhowrite.com for more questions.