Updated July 2026. Benefit terms change; confirm current details in your Chase account.
How it works
- $150 for January through June and $150 for July through December, up to $300 per calendar year
- Works on StubHub and viagogo purchases made with your Sapphire Reserve
- Activation is required. One time, in your Chase account or app, under card benefits. Until you activate, ticket purchases earn nothing back.
- After activation the credit posts automatically as a statement credit. No promo codes at checkout.
- Each $150 expires if unused at the end of its half. There is no rollover.
- The benefit is currently scheduled to run through December 31, 2027.
Using it well
The credit covers any StubHub purchase: face-value resale, last-minute seats, playoff games, festival passes. A few patterns that squeeze the most from it:
- Fold it into a trip. If you are already planning a stay at an Edit hotel in a big event city, check StubHub for those dates before you book. A show or game becomes close to free, and our trip planner flags destinations with deep event inventory.
- Split the halves deliberately. One concert in spring, one in fall. Two $150 tickets cost you nothing.
- Buy tickets under $150 when you can. The credit does not require a minimum purchase, and anything over the cap is on you.
What it does not cover
- Tickets bought anywhere other than StubHub or viagogo (Ticketmaster, AXS, venue box offices)
- Purchases made before you activate the benefit
- Gift cards
Common questions
Do I need to buy tickets in one purchase?
No. The credit applies to purchases as they post until the $150 for that half is used up. Three $50 orders work the same as one $150 order.
Does viagogo count?
Yes. viagogo is StubHub's international marketplace, and purchases there qualify the same way. Useful for events in Europe and Asia.
What happens if I return the tickets?
Refunded purchases claw back the credit. Expect the statement credit to reverse alongside the refund.
Is this the same as the old Sapphire Reserve entertainment perks?
No. This credit arrived with the 2025 card refresh, alongside the fee increase to $795. If you have not looked at the card's benefit list since then, most of it changed. Start with our full perks list.