HGTV’s annual Dream Home sweepstakes is now officially open.
Charlotte-area residents can now enter twice per day for a chance to win a fully furnished waterfront retreat on Lake Wylie, valued at more than $2.4 million, plus $100,000 in cash.
The newly built 3,000-square-foot home sits on a secluded peninsula and offers sweeping lake views. It features three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and sweeping lake views. Knotts Builders constructed the property, with interior design by Brian Patrick Flynn.
“This year’s HGTV Dream Home showcases the beauty of Lake Wylie and the unmatched lifestyle of this lakeside destination,” said Howard Lee, Chief Creative Officer & President, US Networks in a press release. “We’re thrilled to invite viewers to explore this stunning retreat and enter for a chance to make it their own.”
The home includes a two-story dock, earth-toned interiors, custom millwork, stone accents, and a chef’s kitchen with an over-grouted stone backsplash.
The main suite offers a spa-style bathroom and lake views, while added touches include a morning room, pet-wash station, and garage pantry access.
Lake Wylie’s location — 20 minutes from uptown Charlotte and close to Belmont and Fort Mill — adds regional appeal to the annual HGTV showcase.
Sponsors for the 2026 home include Spectrum, Sherwin-Williams, Husqvarna, SimpliSafe, Trex, VELUX, Stanley Steemer, Wayfair, and Snuggle.
The sweepstakes opens December 16, 2025, and runs through February 13, 2026. Fans can enter daily at HGTV.com and FoodNetwork.com. A one-hour special about the home will air January 1, 2026, on HGTV and stream on Max and Discovery+.
Fans can now enter once per day at HGTV.com and once per day at FoodNetwork.com through February 13, 2026. No purchase is required to participate, and all U.S. residents 21 and older are eligible.
The contest will run through February 13th. Full rules are available at HGTV.com/DreamRules.
