How To Get MLB Tickets With a Capital One Credit Card

Spring is here, and with it comes the start of baseball season. If you’re a Capital One credit card holder looking to enjoy a major league baseball game this year, there are several perks you should know about.

Capital One became the official credit card partner of the MLB in 2022 and, in doing so, brings cardholders exclusive experiences, easier access to tickets and discounts across the MLB ecosystem. Below, CNBC Select covers the Capital One perks baseball aficionados should take advantage of this 2026 season.

Regardless of your favorite baseball team, you can use Capital One credit card rewards to see them live. The issuer’s partnership extends to all 30 MLB teams, as well as the All-Star and postseason games.

To purchase an MLB ticket through Capital One, browse your options within the Capital One Entertainment portal, filter by the specific team or date you’re looking for and pick your seat via a stadium map. When selecting your tickets, you’ll be able to see both the cash price and the rewards price. You can purchase them with your card, your Capital One miles or cash rewards or a combination of the two.

It’s worth noting that many times, baseball tickets aren’t the absolute best redemption option from a pure value standpoint. But if you have some extra rewards burning a hole in your pocket, it could be a fallback option.

What is a good value (but hard to come by) are the “Cardholder Exclusive Tickets” Capital One offers. These seats are typically in prime spots, behind the home plate or next to the dugouts, and are often available for roughly 5,000 miles or cash back rewards, worth roughly $40. Without the exclusive access, these tickets can easily cost $100 or more.

VIP and exclusive experiences

In addition to tickets, you can also get access to unique MLB opportunities with Capital One Entertainment, including meet-and-greets with current and former MLB players or the chance to watch a live batting practice before a game. Capital One also offers cardholders special experiences at some of MLB’s biggest nights, like the MLB All-Star Game, Home Run Derby and All-Star Week fan events.

If you’re looking for more than just access to the games, Capital One also offers discounts for those watching at home or looking for the newest jersey.

Capital One credit and debit cardholders can get a 30% discount on new MLB.TV All Teams Yearly subscriptions, which also include the minor league games. Since MLB.TV offers a few different types of subscriptions, your exact savings will vary — but you’ll shaving off almost a third of your cost upfront.

For those who like to represent their favorite team, you can save 20% on your MLBShop.com order by using your eligible Capital One card and entering the code CAPITALONE at checkout.

And if you’re interested in learning a little more about the past, you can get 20% off admission at the Jackie Robinson Museum online when using the code CAPITALONE.

The nice thing about the Capital One and MLB partnership is that it’s open to almost all Capital One credit and debit cardholders.

If you’re looking for a simple cash back option, the no-annual-fee Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card offers an unlimited 3% cash back at grocery stores, on dining, entertainment and popular streaming services. Additionally, if you do end up buying your MLB tickets with this card through the portal, you’ll earn 8% cash back on Capital One Entertainment purchases.

If you’re looking for a more flexible rewards option, the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card earns an unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, plus a boosted 5X miles on purchases via the Capital One Entertainment portal. You can redeem those miles for an MLB ticket of your choice, or maybe for an airline ticket to a game at a stadium you’ve never been to.

The Venture does charge a $95 annual fee, but there’s a solid welcome bonus offer and a credit available for use toward Global Entry or TSA PreCheck.

Want to earn Capital One miles but don’t want to pay an annual fee? The Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card earns a slightly lower 1.25X miles on every purchase, plus the same 5X miles on Capital One Entertainment purchases. Ultimately, the right Capital One credit card for you might come down to the annual fee you’re willing to pay and whether you prefer to earn cash back or miles.

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