Capital One Entertainment: All you need to know
Ready to attend a live performance by your favorite musician? To be part of the crowd celebrating a March Madness buzzer beater? Or to get exclusive access to presale tickets for Broadway performances? With Capital One Entertainment, rewards cardholders can do these things and then some.
Key takeaways
- Capital One Entertainment is a digital platform that gives eligible cardholders exclusive access to unforgettable experiences across sports, music, dining, theater and more.
- Capital One Entertainment is accessible by signing in online or through the Capital One Mobile app.
- You can book event tickets by redeeming your Capital One rewards, using your Capital One rewards card or a combination of the two.
- Capital One Entertainment offers exclusive events to choose from, like Capital One Orange Bowl ticket packages, iHeartRadio concerts and artist soundchecks, and tickets to the MLB® World Series™ presented by Capital One.
What is Capital One Entertainment?
Capital One Entertainment is a digital platform that gives eligible cardholders access to thousands of experiences. Through Capital One Entertainment, rewards cardholders have access to:
- Capital One presale tickets through partners like iHeartRadio1
- Epic sports matchups and music events, as well as experiences in dining, art and theater
- A digital-first experience that lets you purchase tickets in just a few clicks
- Exciting ways to earn and redeem your Capital One rewards
Which credit cards are eligible for Capital One Entertainment?
To access Capital One Entertainment, eligible rewards cardholders must be at least 18 years old, be the primary account holder and have an account in good standing. Here are some of the different credit cards that are eligible for Capital One Entertainment:
- Capital One travel rewards credit cards: Eligible travel rewards credit cards also earn 5X miles on Capital One Entertainment purchases. Plus, get rewarded for the way you travel thanks to miles that can be used toward hotels, car rentals, flights and more. And earn even greater rewards when you book through Capital One Travel. For example, the Venture X card offers 10X miles on hotels and rental cars and 5X miles on flights.
- Capital One dining and entertainment credit cards: You can earn up to 8% cash back on Capital One Entertainment purchases and additional rewards for other purchases.2 For example, with the Capital One Savor card, you’ll also earn unlimited 3% cash back at grocery stores and on dining, entertainment and popular streaming services, plus 1% cash back on all other purchases.3
- Capital One business credit cards: These cards come with rewards to get business done. In particular, with the Venture X Business card, business owners can earn unlimited 5X miles on Capital One Entertainment purchases and unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, plus 10X miles on hotels and rental cars and 5X miles on flights, with no restrictions or blackout dates.
Get exclusive tickets, event access and more with Capital One Entertainment
Whether you’re a sports fan, music lover or foodie, Capital One Entertainment’s got you covered. Capital One rewards cardholders have exclusive access to a collection of VIP packages, events and on-site perks.4
Sports access
You can use your eligible Capital One credit card for VIP experiences, meet-and-greets with your favorite athletes and more. Here are some of the experiences you might find:
- March Madness tickets and cardholder experiences: Get access to hard-to-get tickets throughout men’s and women’s March Madness, including the Final Four—plus, preferred priority entry, complimentary tickets and more at events like Capital One JamFest and Final Four Fan Fest presented by Capital One.
- Capital One Orange Bowl and College Football Playoff games: Get VIP ticket packages that include perks like premium seats, complimentary food and beverages, and parking passes.
- Major League BaseballTM perks and experiences: Access exclusive MLB®-related benefits, VIP experiences and games throughout the season, including tickets for every team and all games from Opening Day™ to the MLB® World Series™ presented by Capital One.
Music access
Eligible Capital One cardholders can take advantage of artist meet-and-greets, premium seats, complimentary food and beverages, sound checks and upcoming events like:
- iHeartRadio concerts and artist experiences: Get access to ticket packages and exclusive artist experiences like pre-concert soundchecks, artist Q&A sessions and more.
- Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage: Enjoy performances by your favorite artists across all five New York City boroughs. At SummerStage in Central Park, cardholders have exclusive access to presales for ticketed benefit shows and expedited entry into the venue. Learn more about SummerStage cardholder benefits.
Dining access
Use your Capital One rewards credit card to experience exclusive culinary events with the James Beard Foundation. You could attend events like the James Beard Foundation’s annual Taste America®, where you can help support your local restaurant community. Popping up in 20 cities across the country, each Taste America event includes a menu created by featured local chefs. Capital One cardholders have 72-hour exclusive access to purchase tickets while supplies last.
Other Capital One Entertainment perks
Capital One also offers benefits at:
- Capital One Arena: Reach your seats a little faster for Capitals and Wizards games, plus other selected events, using the 6th Street VIP entrance for cardholders at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. And save on tickets, suite rentals, food and drinks, and merchandise when you use your Capital One card at the arena.
- Capital One Hall: Eligible Capital One cardholders have the opportunity to purchase tickets for select shows prior to the general public at Capital One’s performing arts center in Tysons, Virginia.
How to get started with Capital One Entertainment
If you haven’t already, set up online access for your credit card account. From there, you can book tickets to can’t-miss events:
- Sign in to Capital One Entertainment online or through the Capital One Mobile app.
- Explore exclusive cardholder experiences and find tickets to thousands of additional events.
- Follow the guided steps to use your rewards, card or both to check out.
How does Capital One Entertainment work?
Eligible cardholders can use Capital One Entertainment to access more than 500,000 events in music, sports, dining, theater and more.
For most events, you can pay for tickets using your rewards, your Capital One credit card or a combination of the two. That means you’ll have even more flexibility in how you use your rewards.
Plus, if you’re using an eligible Savor credit card to pay for your event, you can earn 8% cash back on purchases made through Capital One Entertainment. Eligible select travel rewards credit cards can also earn 5X miles on Capital One Entertainment purchases.
Capital One Entertainment platform in a nutshell
Capital One goes above and beyond to offer cardholders experiences they won’t find elsewhere. Whether it’s sports, music, theater, dining or something else, Capital One Entertainment gives you access to exclusive can’t-miss events.
But it’s only open to eligible rewards cardholders. Ready to get started? Check to see whether you’re pre-approved for a Capital One credit card today—with no impact on your credit scores.
More ways to maximize your travel benefits
Looking to get the most out of your credit card? Here are some ways Capital One travel rewards credit cards can help you do just that:
- Get a one-time 75,000-mile bonus with the Capital One Venture X card. Plus, receive an additional 10,000 bonus miles every year, starting on your first anniversary. View important rates and disclosures.
- Earn unlimited 2X miles per dollar on every purchase, every day, and 75,000 bonus miles with the Capital One Venture card. View important rates and disclosures.
- Earn unlimited 1.25X miles with no annual fee using the Venture One card from Capital One. View important rates and disclosures.
- Explore travel rewards card options by comparing Capital One Venture cards.
- Learn how Venture X cardholders can get access to a worldwide network of airport lounges thanks to a complimentary Priority Pass membership.