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Capital One Offers Exclusive Sports Fan Redemptions Using Miles [Act Fast!]

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Capital One allows cardholders to redeem their miles for a variety of unique experiences, including exclusive access to sporting events.

With Capital One Entertainment, cardholders can redeem their miles for tickets to major games, exclusive VIP experiences, and even meet-and-greet events with athletes. This offers a unique chance to access high-demand sporting events while utilizing the rewards accumulated through your Capital One card.

If you’re a sports lover, here are a few ways to use your miles to attend upcoming exclusive sporting events rather than just flights or hotel stays for a limited time.

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PGA Tour Golf Tournaments

Capital One is giving cardholders the opportunity to attend once-in-a-lifetime sporting events through Capital One Entertainment. For starters, cardholders can redeem Capital One miles for tickets to witness renowned golf tournaments, complete with VIP hospitality and even an opportunity to meet face-to-face with golf legends.

Cardholders can buy these tickets and packages using rewards, their eligible Capital One rewards credit card, or a combination of both:

  • Royal Portrush with Sir Nick Faldo (May 14-16): An exclusive 3-day experience at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland, featuring expert guidance from Sir Nick Faldo, a prize-giving dinner at the Clubhouse, photo opportunities with the Claret Jug, and the chance to play on one of the world’s most breathtaking and historic links courses. Rates start at 125,000 miles per person.
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  • The 153rd Open Championship (July 14-20): An exclusive VIP experience for Capital One Mastercard cardholders at Royal Portrush Golf Club, including 2 days of Championship access with hospitality in the Patrons Pavilion overlooking the 18th hole, grandstand seating, luxury accommodations at The Salthouse, round-trip transfers, daily breakfast, and exclusive welcome gifts, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast as the world’s top golfers compete for glory. Rates start at 406,250 miles per person.
  • Scottish Highlands with Colin Montgomerie (September 3-7): An unforgettable golf journey through Scotland’s stunning landscapes, featuring rounds at the renowned Royal Dornoch Golf Club, expert insights from golf legend Colin Montgomerie, exclusive whiskey distillery tours, luxury accommodations, curated dining experiences, and seamless transportation. Rates start at 475,000 per person.

NCAA March Madness Tournament

You can redeem miles to enjoy the Men’s Final Four in San Antonio from a suite or the Women’s Final Four in Tampa, along with other exciting tournament rounds like the Sweet 16 and Elite 8.

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This is a very high-demand tournament, so if you’re considering watching the NCAA tournament live and in person this year, you’ll want to search for tickets ASAP.

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MLB Opening Day

With the start of the Major League Baseball season right around the corner, you can use Capital One miles to snag MLB Opening Day tickets through Capital One Entertainment.

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Availability can change based on the event, so it’s a great idea to act fast if you have a particular game in mind. Rates start at 2,500 miles per ticket but go up from there, depending on the team and ticket demand.

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It’s often possible to redeem just 5,000 Capital One miles for infield baseball tickets. Let us teach you how.

Final Thoughts

Capital One is giving cardholders a chance to use their miles for some truly special sporting events that happen just once a year. If you’ve been looking to use your miles for something beyond flights and hotels and you’re a big sports fan, this might be just what you need.

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Juan has extensive experience in writing and editing content related to credit cards, loyalty programs, and travel. He has been honing his expertise in this field for over a decade. His work has been featured in various prestigious publications, such as USA Today, CNN Underscored, Forbes and The Points Guy. Juan is the visionary behind JetBetter, a premier award booking concierge service.

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