Dr Pepper Gives College Football Fans a Championship Monument of Their Own with the First-Ever Fan Wall of Fame
Dr Pepper debuts an interactive Fan Wall of Fame in Bloomington as a permanent monument celebrating college football fan passion and the 2026 title run.
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Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is launching its first-ever Dr Pepper Fan Wall of Fame in Bloomington, Indiana to honor supporters of the hometown team's 2026 CFP National Championship run. The interactive mural, created by artist Nate Baranowski, gives college football fans a permanent, public monument of their own.
Located at 124 East Kirkwood Avenue, the optical-illusion installation lets visitors pose as the “#1 fan” within a celebration-themed scene of fellow fans and athletes. Beginning this year, Dr Pepper plans to make the Fan Wall of Fame an annual tradition, highlighting the role of fan loyalty in championship seasons.
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| Sep 01 | Snapple brand activation | Neutral | +0.1% | One-day comedy club activation aboard a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry |
| Sep 01 | Chobani partnership update | Positive | +0.1% | Asset sales generated proceeds intended to support KDP debt reduction |
| Aug 27 | Conference participation | Neutral | +0.9% | Executives scheduled to participate in Barclays consumer staples conference |
| Aug 13 | Portillo's product launch | Neutral | +5.3% | Limited-time Dr Pepper shakes launched at participating Portillo's locations |
| Aug 12 | Board appointment | Positive | +1.3% | Aaron Alt appointed independent director and Audit and Finance Committee member |
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Fans in
Championship teams get rings, banners, and NIL. Fans — the people who pack stadiums, defend every play call and carry the belief all season long — rarely get a lasting symbol of their own dedication. Dr Pepper is changing that.
This week, Dr Pepper unveils its first-ever Fan Wall of Fame in
If a championship ring belongs to the team, the Fan Wall of Fame belongs to the fans. Beginning this year, Dr Pepper will make the Fan Wall of Fame an annual tradition, celebrating the fans whose loyalty is central to the championship story and giving them a place of honor within the celebration.
"College football fans bring the sport to life. They create the traditions, fuel the rivalries and turn every season into something bigger than the games themselves," said Brad Rakes, VP of Brand Marketing, Keurig Dr Pepper. "That's why this year, we're giving fans something of their own: a monument that celebrates the passion, loyalty and dedication that helped make this championship season unforgettable."
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Indiana's own legendary quarterback Trent Green will return to
"Indiana football has always been powered by its fans," said Trent Green. "When you play here, you quickly learn they show up for more than the wins. They support the team through every chapter, and it's special to come back today with Dr Pepper to give that passion a place in the story of Indiana football."
The Dr Pepper Fan Wall of Fame will be on display at 124 East Kirkwood Avenue,
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Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott's®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet's, L'OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities, and the planet. Learn more at www.keurigdrpepper.com and follow us @KeurigDrPepper on LinkedIn and Instagram.
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