GTA Online's Brand Wars event is turning Los Santos into a two-team scrap between Sprunk and eCola from August 13 to August 26, 2026. You can back either brand through races, Odd Jobs, Business Battles, Freemode work, and special rewards. There's plenty of cash on offer, so players looking to buy GTA 5 Money may want to check the event bonuses first and keep their spending focused.

The Free Hotring Car Is the Best Starting Point

Every player can claim a free Declasse Hotring Sabre until August 26. It's a Sports car built for the event's Hotring Races, which pay 4X GTA$ and RP at the Featured Series location in Legion Square. The car can also use a Sprunk plate, an eCola plate, and the Sprunk x eCola livery. Sprunk and eCola bodysuits are available in clothing stores, too. If you want a faster alternative, the Bravado Hotring Hellfire and Karin Hotring Everon are both 40% off.

Where the Biggest Bonuses Are

Hotring Races and Freemode Challenges are paying 4X, while selected Odd Jobs and Community Series activities pay 3X. That includes Paper Route, Firefighter, Forklift Operator, Safeguard deliveries, and QuickiePharm deliveries. Community Series creator jobs, including Grindhouse Bowling III, are another decent option when you're tired of racing. From August 21 to 23, VIP Work jumps to 5X GTA$ and RP, so CEOs and VIPs should save some time for that weekend. Weekly challenges are worth doing as well: three Business Battles before August 19 give GTA$250,000 and the Impotent Rage Sweatsuit, while three race wins from August 20 to 26 give another GTA$250,000 and the Princess Racing Tracksuit.

Twitch Drops and Weekly Shopping

Players who connect their Rockstar and Twitch accounts can earn team clothing and up to GTA$1,000,000 through each listed brand path. Both Sprunk and eCola offer rewards at two, four, six, and ten hours of eligible viewing, ending with a total of GTA$1,000,000 per path. The campaign advertises up to GTA$2,000,000, although the supplied information doesn't confirm whether one account can complete both sides. Discounts change on August 20. The first week includes a 40% discount on the Hands On Car Wash, while the second week cuts Bail Office properties, upgrades, and modifications by 40%. Gun Van stock changes too, with the Unholy Hellbringer free in the first period and the Knife free in the second.

A Simple Way to Plan the Event

Start by claiming the Hotring Sabre, then finish the three Business Battles before that deadline disappears. During the second week, work on race wins rather than simply joining races. Keep August 21-23 open for VIP Work if you have executive access, and use the 4X Hotring payouts when you want a straightforward money run. GTA+ members can also claim the Gallivanter Warden at The Vinewood Car Club, along with other monthly benefits. With the event ending on August 26, spend your earnings carefully and keep some GTA 5 Online Money available for the vehicles or properties that matter most to your playstyle.