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Chase Sapphire Cardholders Get a Shot at World Cup Tickets
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For a limited time, soccer lovers with an eligible Chase Sapphire card will gain access to purchase FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets with "no lottery, no waiting," Chase says. Qualifying cards include:
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From 12 p.m. ET Feb. 10 through Feb. 24, 2026, holders of the above cards will get exclusive access to buy up to four tickets per match across all U.S. host cities, up to 40 total for the tournament.
Tickets included are for category 1 and 2 seats only, and they include matches from June 12 through July 18, 2026, in Los Angeles, Kansas City, Miami, Boston, Dallas, Atlanta, Seattle, New York, New Jersey, Houston, Philadelphia and San Francisco.
What to know about buying tickets
Ticket prices will vary by match. They're available on a first-come, first-served basis, and only while supplies last. You must have a FIFA account to buy World Cup tickets, so if you don't already have one, best to go ahead and set it up before Feb. 10 to avoid delays.
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Once the promotion is live, visit chase.com/sapphireexperiences. From there, you’ll see a FIFA section that allows you to access tickets. After clicking on that option, you’ll have to verify your cardholder status by entering the card number to view and purchase tickets.
After that step, you’ll receive a unique link that redirects you to FIFA’s official website, where you’ll need to log in with your FIFA account to browse available tickets and buy them through the official FIFA ticketing system. (Chase suggests saving or copying the link just in case, since you’ll only be able to receive up to two links as a cardholder.)
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What else to know
You cannot redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards® points to buy World Cup tickets this way, but you will earn points on your purchase. As such, the Sapphire cards could help you defray some of that cost:
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card ($95 annual fee): The card earns 5 points per $1 spent on all travel purchased through Chase; 3 points per $1 on dining (including eligible delivery services and takeout), select streaming services, online grocery purchases (not including Target, Walmart and wholesale clubs), gas and EV charging, and vacation homes booked directly with brands like Airbnb and VRBO; 2 points per $1 on travel not purchased through Chase; and 1 point per $1 on other purchases. There’s also a welcome bonus: Earn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
Chase Sapphire Reserve® ($795 annual fee): This card offers a lengthy list of perks and travel benefits in addition to its ongoing rewards, which include 8 points per $1 spent on travel bookings purchased through Chase, including flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises, activities and tours; 4 points per $1 on bookings made directly with an airline or hotel; 3 points per $1 at restaurants, including eligible food delivery; and 1 point per $1 on all other purchases. New cardholders are eligible for the following welcome offer: Earn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ ($795 annual fee): This card, too, offers plenty of side perks to offset its fee. It also earns 8 points per $1 spent on travel bookings through Chase; 4 points per $1 on flights and hotels; 3 points per $1 on social media and search engine advertising; and 1 point per $1 on everything else. It also has a welcome offer: Earn 200,000 bonus points after you spend $30,000 on purchases in your first 6 months from account opening.
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