National Chicken Wing Day 2025 – These are the best discounts and free food deals at Buffalo Wild Wings, Wingstop and Popeyes

What’s the deal with National Chicken Wing Day?

Every July 29, Americans drop what they’re doing and grab a plate (or five) of chicken wings. What started in Buffalo, New York, in 1977, thanks to then-mayor Stan Makowski, has turned into a nationwide holiday for wing lovers. Back then, folks in Buffalo were downing thousands of pounds of wings each week—but now? The U.S. eats over 1.2 billion servings a year!

Sure, that number dipped slightly this past year, but nothing’s stopping the party in 2025. Especially not when restaurants all over the country are offering finger-lickin’ deals, free food, and even some brand-new wing flavors.

Let’s dive into where you can celebrate without breaking the bank.

Buffalo wild Wings: Free wings are calling

If you’re a fan of flavor-packed sauces and legendary boneless wings, Buffalo Wild Wings is coming through for you. On July 29, they’re offering six free wings—your choice of traditional or boneless—when you spend $10 or more.

Available in-store, online, or through the BWW App
Use the code FREEWINGS
Try favorites like Honey Garlic or Mango Habanero, or stick with classic Buffalo

Just make sure to bring an appetite—and maybe a few napkins.

Popeyes: 3 ways to get free wings

Popeyes is not playing around this year. They’ve dropped three different deals that run through Sunday, August 3:

1. In-store: Buy a 6-piece Bone-In Wings order, get another 6-piece FREE.
   
2. Online/App: Popeyes Rewards members get a free 6-piece Spicy Bone-In Wings with any wing order. Just look in the Offers tab.
   
3. Delivery: Order via DoorDash or Uber Eats, and you’ll get a BOGO deal on 6-piece wings (boneless or bone-in). Offer ends August 4 at 2:59 a.m. ET.
   

Spicy, crispy, and free? Count us in.

Wingstop: free wings + new flavor drop

Wingstop isn’t just celebrating Chicken Wing Day—they’re elevating it. On July 29, you can get five free wings with any qualifying chicken order, whether it’s classic, boneless, tenders, or even a chicken sandwich.

Order online or in the Wingstop App
Use promo code FREEWINGS
Try the Hot Lemon flavor, launching just for Wing Day—it’s a mix of Original Hot and Lemon Pepper

Bonus fun: Wingstop also stirred the pot this week by filing for the “National Chicken Tender Day“ trademark after their rival Raising Cane’s claimed it years ago. Let the chicken wars begin.

More national chicken wing day deals across the U.S.

Don’t stop at the big three! Tons of restaurants and stores are getting saucy this year. Here are the top deals you shouldn’t miss:

 7-Eleven (and Speedway & Stripes)

• BOGO Boneless Wings (buy 8, get 8)
  
• BOGO Bone-In Wings (buy 5, get 5)
  
• Buy 2 Red Bulls, get 5 free wings
  

Applebee’s

• Buy one, get one free. Boneless or Bone-In Wings (online orders only through app or website)
  

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

• Buy 10, get 5 free,
  
• Buy 20, get 10 free,
  
• Buy 30, get 15 free
  

 Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen (Florida only)

• Get five wings for $5
  
• Use code BOLAYWINGS
  

 Bonchon (Korean Fried Chicken)

• Five wings for $5, limit one per guest
  

Buffalo’s Cafe

• 75-cent wings all day (dine-in and carryout)
  

City BBQ

• 6 wings: $8.99
  
• 12 wings: $16.99
  
• 18 wings: $24.99
  

Dave & Buster’s

• Get 20 wings for $20—a perfect gaming snack
  

 The Greene Turtle

• Buy 10 wings, get 10 free (dine-in only)
  

Hooters

• Buy 10 wings, get 10 free of any style (dine-in only)
  

East Coast Wings + Grill

• Wings for 25 cents each with any Pepsi purchase
  
• Order at least 10, up to 50 wings
  

Golden Corral

• All-You-Can-Eat Wings after 4 p.m.
  
• Also available for takeout and online ordering
  

Hurricane Grill & Wings

• 99-cent wings all day with minimum purchase of five
  

Melinda’s Hot Sauce Contest

• Enter to win a $5,500 grilling prize pack
  
• Ends July 28, follow @melindasfoods, @webergrills, @cheffigofficial on Instagram
  

Mountain Mike’s Pizza

• Buy any pizza and get:
  
  • 6 wings for $4.99 (code: 6WING4)
    
  • 12 wings for $8.99 (code: 12WING8)
    

Native Grill & Wings

• 49-cent wings with drink purchase (dine-in and app orders only)
  

Round Table Pizza

• 12 wings for $9.99 (July 29–Aug. 1)
  
• Use code: RTP117
  

Twin Peaks

• Buy 6 wings, get 6 free (dine-in only)
  

Whataburger

• Buy one 9-piece WhataWings, get another free
  
• Available in app or online
  

Winn-Dixie & Harveys Supermarket

• “Stuff the Bucket” special: Fill a bucket with chicken for $16.99 and get $7 in rewards
  

Wings & Rings

• 40% off all wings (including cauliflower wings)
  
• Loyalty members who spend $10+ are entered to win free wings for a year
  

Zaxby’s

• Loyalty members get BOGO 10 Boneless Wings (July 28–Aug. 3)
  
• Try the new Lemon Pepper dry-rub!

Let the wing fest begin!

Chicken wings are more than just a snack—they’re an American food tradition, a party starter, and sometimes… a full-on personality. National Chicken Wing Day 2025 is your perfect excuse to grab your favorite flavor, test your heat tolerance, and try something new—all while snagging crazy-good deals.

No matter if you’re into spicy, sweet, smoky, or classic Buffalo, there’s a deal out there for you. Just remember to check if the deal requires the app, a promo code, or a loyalty program—and come hungry.

Want to stay ahead of deals like this all year long? Bookmark Polifinus.com for the latest food freebies, travel news, money tips, and more. Now go forth and eat wings like the legend you are!

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