Los Santos is split between Sprunk and eCola from August 13 to August 26, 2026, and the Brand Wars event gives GTA Online players plenty of reasons to pick a side. You can race, take on open-world jobs, join Business Battles, or simply show your colours around town. There are also boosted payouts, free clothing, limited discounts, and several ways to buy GTA 5 Money if you want extra cash for vehicles and businesses.

Claim the Free Hotring Sabre

The biggest easy win is the free Declasse Hotring Sabre. Every player can claim it until August 26, and it is ready for the event's Hotring Races. You can add a Sprunk plate, an eCola plate, or the Sprunk x eCola livery. Both the Bravado Hotring Hellfire and Karin Hotring Everon are also 40% off, so there is no need to spend big just to join the races. Sprunk and eCola bodysuits are available from clothing stores as well.

Best Ways to Earn During Brand Wars

Hotring Races and Freemode Challenges pay 4X GTA$ and RP, making them the clearest money-making options. The Featured Series marker is in Legion Square. Selected Odd Jobs, including Paper Route, Firefighter, Forklift Operator, Safeguard, and QuickiePharm deliveries, pay 3X. Community Series jobs also pay 3X, with Grindhouse Bowling III among the featured creations. If you own an executive office, save VIP Work for August 21-23, when it pays 5X GTA$ and RP.

Weekly Rewards and Twitch Drops

There are two weekly targets, and their deadlines matter. Complete three Business Battles between August 13 and 19 for GTA$250,000 and the Impotent Rage Sweatsuit. From August 20 to 26, win three races to receive another GTA$250,000 and the Princess Racing Tracksuit. Twitch Drops run across the same event period. After linking Rockstar and Twitch, two hours of eligible streams unlocks either the eCola Tracksuit or Sprunk Sweatsuit, depending on the team. The listed milestones can add up to GTA$1,000,000 per side, although the rules for earning both paths are not fully clear.

Discounts Worth Checking

The first week cuts the price of the Hands On Car Wash by 40%, while several vehicles, including the Överflöd Autarch and Pegassi Osiris, are 30% off. From August 20, the 40% discount moves to Bail Office properties, upgrades, and modifications. The Declasse Scramjet also gets 40% off during that week. Gun Van stock changes on August 20 too, so check both rotations if you want the free Unholy Hellbringer or Knife. GTA+ members can claim the Gallivanter Warden through The Vinewood Car Club, along with other monthly perks. Keep an eye on your team choice and deadlines, especially if you're building a collection of GTA 5 Accounts for different play styles.