What is the Budget Battlers Competition?
The Budget Battlers Competition is a game of skill organised by Maker Media Pty Ltd, in conjunction with Nine Network Australia. It is promoted during the broadcast of Budget Battlers on Channel 9 and 9Now. Participants are required to answer an entry question to compete for various prizes over six weekly entry periods.
What are the prizes for the Budget Battlers Competition?
The Budget Battlers Competition offers a total of 38 prizes, including six She Sells scholarships valued at $12,000 each, 18 Stick on Tiles $100 vouchers, six Timtek flooring prizes worth $2,000 each, six RESINC solar panel and battery systems valued at $20,000 each, a TradieSpec ute rental valued at $20,000, and a Storage King storage prize worth up to $5,000. The total prize pool is valued at up to $230,800.
When does the competition close?
The competition closes at 11:59 PM AEDT on Tuesday, 8 December 2026. Entries must be submitted within the designated entry periods to be considered for weekly and series prizes.
How do I enter the competition?
To enter the competition, visit www.budgetbattlers.com during the promotional period, sign up as a Budget Battler, complete the entry form with personal details, and answer the entry question: "Tell us in 100 words or less why you deserve to win." Each participant can submit one entry per weekly entry period.
Who is eligible to enter the Budget Battlers Competition?
The Budget Battlers Competition is open to Australian residents aged 18 years or over. Employees of Maker Media Pty Ltd, Nine Network Australia, prize suppliers, and their immediate families are ineligible to enter.
How is the winner selected?
Winners are selected based on skill, with entries judged on creativity, originality, and relevance to the spirit of Budget Battlers. Weekly prize judgings occur on specified dates, and series prizes are judged alongside Week 6 entries on Thursday, 10 December 2026.
How will the winner be notified?
Winners will be notified by email and/or phone within two business days of the relevant judging date. Their names will be published on www.budgetbattlers.com from the applicable winner publication date for at least 28 days.
Who is the promoter of the Budget Battlers Competition?
The promoter of the Budget Battlers Competition is Maker Media Pty Ltd, located at 4 Towns Street, Gladesville NSW 2111.