What to Know About Walmart's Competing Prime Day Sale

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It's official: Walmart is going head-to-head with Amazon Prime Day again, but instead of its usual July timing, Walmart moved the sale up to June 22 –28, 2026, to land right alongside Prime Day's new June timing. But unlike Amazon, you don't need a paid membership to shop the main sale.

If this feels familiar, you're not wrong — it's the summer version of the Walmart Big Deals Event that also runs each fall to compete with Amazon's October Prime Day.

Here's everything we know about the Walmart Deals Event, including the brand-new way Walmart+ members get early access this year.

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Walmart Deals is a weeklong sale with some of the year's best prices.

The Walmart Deals Event is a 7-day savings event with major discounts across popular categories on Walmart.com, in the Walmart app, and in Walmart stores nationwide.

Walmart has confirmed special offers across electronics, fashion, toys, collectibles, furniture, and skin care, with plenty of top brands featured throughout.

The next Walmart Deals Event sale will start Monday, June 22, 2026.

Walmart Deals kicks off online at 12:01 a.m. ET on Monday, June 22, and in stores at 6 a.m. local time. The event runs a full seven days and wraps up at 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 28, online (and at regular closing times in stores).

This year, the event lands two to three weeks earlier than its usual July slot.

Walmart+ members get exclusive early access to some deals this year.

This year, Walmart is introducing "hot deal drops": an online-only, curated assortment of high-demand items like TVs, headphones, and sought-after electronics that's locked exclusively to Walmart+ members for the first 24 hours of the event.

The Best Early Deals for Walmart Deals 2026

What to Know About Shopping the Walmart Deals Event

1. All shoppers are able to shop Walmart's Deals Event online and in the app.

You can shop the Walmart Deals event on Walmart.com or in the Walmart app starting at 12:01 a.m. ET on June 22. Most deals are online, but many will also show up in stores when doors open at 6 a.m. local time.

2. Walmart+ members get first dibs on the top deal drops.

Paid Walmart+ members get exclusive access to the "hot deal drops" for the first 24 hours of the event on June 22. These are limited-inventory, so if an item sells out during the member window, it may be gone before it ever opens to everyone else.

3. Always compare Walmart sale prices to Amazon Prime Day prices on top brands.

Prime Day runs June 23 – 26, right in the middle of Walmart's event. Both retailers try to beat each other’s prices. Sometimes it’s by just a few cents; other times, there’s a clear winner. It’s worth comparing before you buy.

4. Spend at least $35 for free shipping, or get Walmart+ for no minimum.

If you’re shopping for Walmart deals online, keep in mind the $35 free shipping minimum. However, if you’re a Walmart Plus member, you get free shipping with no order minimum all the time.

5. Walmart offers same-day delivery and pickup.

Shopping for deals online? You can still grab your order the same day with Walmart pickup . You also can choose same-day Walmart delivery in 90 minutes or less, plus late-night Express Delivery until 10 p.m.

6. Walmart won’t price match Amazon Prime Day, but prices are usually neck and neck.

a woman looking at the apple products on display in a glass case at Walmart

According to Walmart’s customer service, Walmart doesn’t match Amazon prices for Prime Day deals.

However, for their most competitive sales, Walmart naturally aims to match or beat Amazon’s prices on the hottest items. So you’ll probably find comparable price match-ups without ever having to ask.