March Madness Is Here: Capital One Cardholders Earn 5x Miles for Tickets and More

College basketball fans, listen up. Ahead of this year’s NCAA tournament, Capital One cardholders will get access to exclusive benefits and rewards.

Whether you’re attending a game — or hoping your team makes it to the championship — here’s a closer look at cardholder-exclusive benefits thanks to Capital One.

Earn Bonus Miles at Capital One Entertainment

Capital One Entertainment is powered by Vivid Seats, which sells tickets to sporting events, concerts, theater shows, and much more. Eligible Capital One consumer and business cardholders can access the platform and redeem their rewards for tickets, pay with their card, or a combination of both.

Until December 2025, select Capital One cardholders can earn bonus rewards on their Capital One Entertainment purchases — just in time for March Madness.

• Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, Capital One Venture X Business Card*, Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card, and Capital One Spark Miles for Business*: Earn an unlimited 5x miles on all Capital One Entertainment purchases.
• Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card, Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card, and Capital One SavorOne Student Cash Rewards Credit Card: Earn 8% cash-back on all Capital One Entertainment purchases.

*(Information collected independently. Not reviewed by Capital One.)

These elevated rewards rates put them at the top of the list of the best credit cards for entertainment purchases, as this can be a great way to maximize concert tickets or any other event outings.

Capital One Tickets and Packages to NCAA Basketball Tournament

Capital One has also shared that “cardholders can experience the weekend like a VIP at the Men’s Final Four.” The package links are now live on the Capital One Entertainment portal, and here’s a look at what’s on the table:

• NCAA Men’s Cardholder Suite Package for 2 ($750 per person): Each set of tickets includes suite tickets for the National Semifinal Game and National Championship Game, food and beverages in the suite, and access to Capital One Cardholder Lounge at March Madness Music Festival.
• NCAA Men’s VIP Premium Package for 2 ($3,100 per person): Each set of tickets includes lower bowl seats at the National Semifinal and National Championship games, access to pregame hospitality and a back-of-house stadium tour, and a 4-night king room stay at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn from April 5 to 9, 2024.

For the NCAA Women’s tournament, Capital One is selling game tickets for $105, while Final Four and National Championship games are $200 per ticket. 

Cardholders can pay with their cards, rewards, or a combination of both, as confirmed by Capital One.

Final Thoughts

Capital One is the official credit card partner of the NCAA, so there’s a lot to get excited about if you’re rooting for your favorite team this season. Not to mention, earning these bonus rewards on your tickets is a great way to maximize your purchase!