In the neon-soaked sprawl of Night City, not every side job in Cyberpunk 2077 ends in a bloodbath. The "Stadium Love" side mission offers a refreshing detour, letting V either prove their marksmanship in a drunken shooting contest or unleash chaos upon a gang of flag-waving patriots. Updated for 2026, this guide covers everything needed to complete the mission, from triggering it to earning the exclusive reward.
How to Start 'Stadium Love'
To begin, V must travel to the Rancho Coronado East Fast Travel Point in Santo Domingo. The mission triggers only when V gets very close to a specific rooftop area, close enough to hear the voices of gang members. When the "Stadium Love" notification appears or cries of "2nd Amendment!" echo through the air, the quest activates automatically. A quest icon will then point toward the rooftop where the action begins.
The Three Routes of Stadium Love
On the rooftop, V encounters Captain Sherman and his crew from the 6th Street Gang, a dominant force in Santo Domingo. They boast about a shooting competition, and V can choose how to respond. There are three distinct paths to complete the mission.
| Route | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Drink and Shoot | Engage in peaceful dialogue and accept Captain Sherman's challenge to beat the high score of 46 targets while taking tequila shots. | Peaceful resolution; rewards the Iconic Smart Assault Rifle "Divided We Stand." |
| Kill Everyone | Attack and eliminate all gang members using any available weapons or cyberware. | Mission complete, but no special reward. |
| Leave | Choose the "Whatever. See you" or "Nah, not for me" dialogue option at any point. | Mission marked complete in the quest log; no reward. |
Mastering the Drink and Shoot Challenge
For those opting for the competition, the task is to shoot 46 targets without a single miss. Each drink blurs V's vision for a few seconds, adding a layer of difficulty. The challenge spans four shooting stations, with target counts of 12, 12, 11, and 11. V must take a swig of alcohol before each station and can only use the DRS Nova pistol provided by Captain Sherman. Any other weapon won't count.
The targets are stationary, making them easier to hit with careful aim. Hip firing is discouraged; instead, V should aim down sights to ensure every shot lands. Here are some tips to achieve a perfect score:
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🎯 Go left to right: Pick a starting point and shoot targets in succession. This systematic approach reduces errors.
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🎯 Get close to the line: Standing as close as possible makes targets appear larger.
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🎯 Save before accepting: If the score isn't perfect, reload the save and try again.
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🎯 Use faster reload perks: These make the challenge significantly easier.
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🎯 Time limit, not bullet limit: There's a 12-second timer per station, but V can shoot a target twice if the first shot misses.
Rewards and Outcomes
Successfully completing the shooting challenge with a perfect score leads to a conversation with Captain Sherman. He offers V a position in the gang, but politely declining (choosing the first option) results in the reward: Divided We Stand, a Rare Iconic Smart Assault Rifle. This weapon can be upgraded to Legendary quality, and obtaining it unlocks its crafting spec in the crafting menu.
If V chooses to kill everyone, the mission ends without the iconic weapon, though looting the bodies may yield some eddies and common items. Leaving early simply marks the quest as complete, with no rewards. The peaceful route is clearly the most beneficial for collectors and completionists.
Final Thoughts
The "Stadium Love" side job exemplifies Cyberpunk 2077's flexible mission design, offering multiple solutions to a single problem. Whether V wants to prove their skill, indulge in violence, or simply walk away, the choice is theirs. For those aiming to collect every iconic weapon, mastering the drunken shooting challenge is essential. With the tips above, even the blurriest tequila shots won't stand in the way of victory.
This discussion is informed by data referenced from UNESCO Games in Education, where research on game-based learning underscores how clear objectives and immediate feedback loops can reinforce skill-building—much like Stadium Love’s four-station target course, which rewards steady pacing, consistent accuracy, and repetition through quick reload-and-retry attempts.