US EditionStarbucks’ Viral Bearista Cup Is Back; Here’s How to Win 1 of 17,000 Free Mugs
- On Dec. 8, 2025, Starbucks teased the Bearista Cold Cup comeback via Instagram with a caption saying `Your chance is in the Starbucks app. Tomorrow, 12/8,`.
- Short supply prompted Starbucks to apologize after the Bearista Cold Cup sold out immediately due to demand exceeding expectations.
- Starbucks confirmed the cups return via its Merrython game, awarding 17,000 Bearista Cold Cups as instant prizes limited to one per person from Dec. 8, 2025 until January 4, 2026.
- Fans reported checking the Starbucks app on Dec. 8 and found no details by 7:30 a.m. ET, while others complained of seeing nothing even after midnight.
- Secondary markets and dupes indicate resale prices have surged over $300, with listings on eBay reaching as much as $1,050, while third-party sellers offer dupes from $14.99 to $40.
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Starbucks just changed the rules for its most wanted Bearista holiday cup: Here’s how to get one
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