Direct answer: Red Cup Day cups tend to sell out within hours at many locations, with early-morning arrivals and mobile ordering giving the best chances to secure one before stock runs out. The pattern is consistent across years: demand spikes at opening and throughout the morning, and cups often disappear by late morning to early afternoon in many markets. If you’re aiming to maximize your odds, arrive early, consider mobile order for a qualifying holiday drink and request the free cup at pickup, and be prepared for the possibility of no stock at busier stores as supply limits hit quickly.