{"id":394790,"date":"2026-07-11T16:05:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T16:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/394790\/"},"modified":"2026-07-11T16:05:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T16:05:13","slug":"7-eleven-slurpee-day-is-today-heres-how-to-get-your-free-drink-nbc-7-san-diego","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/394790\/","title":{"rendered":"7-Eleven Slurpee day is today. Here\u2019s how to get your free drink \u2013 NBC 7 San Diego"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of summer&#8217;s sweetest traditions is back.<\/p>\n<p>Every July 11, 7-Eleven celebrates its birthday by giving customers a free Slurpee, and this year&#8217;s event is extra special. Along with marking the convenience store chain&#8217;s 99th birthday, 2026 also celebrates the 60th anniversary of the iconic frozen drink, which debuted in 1966.<\/p>\n<p>To mark the occasion, 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores are once again giving away free Slurpees, while rewards members can unlock additional perks, enter sweepstakes and shop limited-edition anniversary merchandise.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what to know before heading to your local store:<\/p>\n<p>Get a free small Slurpee on July 11<\/p>\n<p>Customers can stop by participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes locations on Saturday, July 11, to receive one free small Slurpee while supplies last. No purchase is required.<\/p>\n<p>Enter to win a Slurpee Truck experience<\/p>\n<p>The celebration continues beyond one free drink.<\/p>\n<p>Through Aug. 29, members of the free 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards programs can enter for a chance to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.7-eleven.com\/lp\/slurpee-vip-26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">win a visit from the Slurpee Truck<\/a>. Members can earn entries by purchasing participating products and can also play the in-app &#8220;Slurp, Snack, Win&#8221; game for chances to win instant prizes. <\/p>\n<p>Celebrate the Slurpee&#8217;s 60th birthday<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s Slurpee Day marks six decades of the frozen beverage, which first debuted in 1966 and has become one of 7-Eleven&#8217;s signature products. To commemorate the milestone, the retailer is offering anniversary-themed merchandise through its <a href=\"https:\/\/7collection.com\/collections\/slurpee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">7Collection online store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>How to join 7Rewards<\/p>\n<p>Customers can sign up for the free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.7-eleven.com\/7rewards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">7Rewards loyalty program<\/a> through the 7-Eleven app. Speedway shoppers can also participate through the Speedy Rewards program.<\/p>\n<p>Membership gives customers access to promotions, sweepstakes entries, app-exclusive games and other offers throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2254776865.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"   alt=\"A woman seen filling a cup from a Slurpee machine at a 7-Eleven store\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tYe Myo Khant\/SOPA Images\/LightRocket via Getty ImagesYe Myo Khant\/SOPA Images\/LightRocket via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>A woman seen filling a cup from a Slurpee machine at a 7-Eleven store.<\/p>\n<p>Where to find participating stores<\/p>\n<p>The free Slurpee giveaway is available at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores nationwide while supplies last. Customers can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.7-eleven.com\/locator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">store locator on the 7-Eleven website<\/a> or app to find a participating location nearby.<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s new for 2026?<\/p>\n<p>Unlike last year&#8217;s promotion, 7-Eleven is focusing its 2026 celebration on the Slurpee&#8217;s 60th anniversary. The chain has replaced last year&#8217;s extra free Slurpee coupon and &#8220;Tongue-too&#8221; tongue tattoos with sweepstakes, an in-app game and <a href=\"https:\/\/7collection.com\/collections\/slurpee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">anniversary merchandise<\/a> celebrating the frozen drink&#8217;s milestone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"One of summer&#8217;s sweetest traditions is back. 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