If you're an NFL fan who wants to attend the Super Bowl but aren't willing to drop five figures on a couple of tickets, there may be another way to attend one of the country's largest sporting events.
Marriott Bonvoy loyalty members currently have the opportunity to bid Marriott points on Super Bowl LVII packages through the Marriott Bonvoy Moments program. The packages are being sold to the highest bidder and include Super Bowl tickets, hotel accommodations, and exclusive experiences.
Super Bowl LVII will be held on Feb. 12, 2023 at State Farm Stadium, just outside of Phoenix, Arizona. While we don't know yet what teams will play, it has been confirmed that Rihanna will take the stage to headline the halftime show.
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Bidding for Super Bowl tickets through Marriott
There are currently six different types of Super Bowl packages up for auction, as well as a special package available exclusively to certain co-branded Marriott credit cardholders. The more basic options have as many as five packages available, so there are several opportunities to win.
All packages include at least two tickets to the game, a three or four-night stay at the Westin Phoenix Downtown, a members-only game day brunch and ground transportation to and from the game. Some of the offerings also include access to suites, opportunities to meet players and other VIP experiences. But be forewarned, it's not going to be cheap to win the auctions for any of these packages.
At the time of writing, bidding on the most basic option starts at one million points and the top-tier packages are nearing two million points. The auctions close on Dec. 20, so expect the bids to only climb from here.
Rewards experts generally value Marriott Bonvoy points between 0.7 and 1 cent apiece. Although expensive, considering Super Bowl tickets start around $5,000 apiece and many hotels in the area are already fully booked, it could be worth spending north of a million Marriott points on one of these packages.
To bid, simply head to the Marriott Bonvoy Moments platform and select the package you're interested in. You can either place a one-time bid or enter the maximum number of points you're willing to spend and the system will automatically outbid others until you reach the amount specified.
A few things to note: You must have the necessary points in your account in order to place a bid, and all redemptions are final. If you win, you'll be notified by email.
Best cards for earning Marriott points
If you want to start stocking up on Marriott Bonvoy points for a run at tickets to a future Super Bowl, here are some of the top co-branded Marriott cards to consider, all of which come with a sizeable welcome bonus:
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
Rewards
Earn 6X Marriott Bonvoy points for each dollar of eligible purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®. 3X points at restaurants worldwide and on flights booked directly with airlines. 2X points on all other eligible purchases.
Welcome bonus
Earn 95,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
Annual Fee
$650
Intro APR
None
Regular APR
20.99% - 29.99% variable
Balance transfer fee
N/A
Foreign transaction fee
None
Credit needed
Excellent/Good
See rates and fees, terms apply.
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card
Rewards
Earn 3X points per $1 on the first $6,000 spent in combined purchases each year on grocery stores, gas stations, and dining; 1 Elite Night Credit towards Elite Status for every $5,000 spent; earn up to 17X total points per $1 spent at over 7,000 hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy® with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Card, and 2X points for every $1 spent on all other purchases
Welcome bonus
Earn three Free Night Awards (each night valued up to 50,000 points) after you spend $3,000 on purchases in your first three months from account opening.
Annual fee
$95
Intro APR
None
Regular APR
21.49% - 28.49% variable on purchases and balance transfers
Balance transfer fee
Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater
Foreign transaction fee
None.
Credit needed
Excellent/Good
Terms apply. Information about the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card has been collected independently by CNBC Select and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of the card prior to publication.
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card
Rewards
6X Marriott Bonvoy® points for each dollar of eligible purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy; 4X points at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on up to $15,000 in combined purchases at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets per calendar year, then 2X points).
Welcome bonus
Earn 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
Annual fee
$250
Intro APR
None
Regular APR
20.99% - 29.99% variable
Balance transfer fee
N/A
Foreign transaction fee
None
Credit needed
Excellent/Good
See rates and fees. Terms apply.
You can also transfer points from American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards® to Marriott at a 1:1 ratio. Even better, now through Dec. 20, Chase is offering a 40% bonus when transferring points to Marriott, so you'll actually get 1.4 Marriott points for every Chase point you transfer. In other words, you can score these 1+ million-point packages for almost half-off.
Here are some of the best welcome bonuses available for cards that earn these Amex or Chase points:
The Platinum Card® from American Express
Rewards
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year, 5X Membership Rewards® Points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel, 1X points on all other eligible purchases
Welcome bonus
Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 on eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum, Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu.
Annual fee
$695
Intro APR
None
Regular APR
See Pay Over Time APR
Balance transfer fee
N/A
Foreign transaction fee
None
Credit Needed
Excellent/Good
See rates and fees, terms apply.
Chase Sapphire Reserve®
Rewards
Earn 5X total points on flights and 10X total points on hotels and car rentals when you purchase travel through Chase Travel℠ immediately after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually. Earn 3X points on other travel and dining & 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases plus, 10X points on Lyft rides through March 2025
Welcome bonus
Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $1,125 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Travel℠.
Annual fee
$550
Intro APR
None
Regular APR
22.49% - 29.49% variable
Balance transfer fee
5%, minimum $5
Foreign transaction fee
None
Credit needed
Excellent
Terms apply.
Read our Chase Sapphire Reserve® review.
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
Rewards
Enjoy benefits such as 5x on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, 3x on dining, select streaming services and online groceries, 2x on all other travel purchases, 1x on all other purchases, and $50 annual Chase Travel Hotel Credit, plus more.
Welcome bonus
Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's over $900 when you redeem through Chase Travel℠.
Annual fee
$95
Intro APR
None
Regular APR
21.49% - 28.49% variable on purchases and balance transfers
Balance transfer fee
Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater
Foreign transaction fee
None
Credit needed
Excellent/Good
Terms apply.
Read our Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card review.
Bottom line
Super Bowl tickets are expensive, but if you have a hoard of Marriott Bonvoy points you may be able to win packages available through the Marriott Bonvoy Moments program.
These Super Bowl packages are being sold to the highest bidders and include tickets to the game, hotel accommodations, and exclusive experiences. You'll still be on the hook for airfare to Phoenix, but the potential value of these prizes is a lucrative use of your Marriott points.
Unfortunately, if you don't have enough Marriott points to win one of the Super Bowl packages you may have a tough time using them to save money on hotel stays. As of writing, there are no Marriott hotels in the Phoenix area with award rooms available over Super Bowl weekend.
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For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Platinum Card® from American Express, click here.
