Chase just announced exclusive FIFA World Cup 2026 experiences for cardholders, with tickets going on sale May 28 at 1 p.m. ET. Here's what you need to know about redeeming your Chase Ultimate Rewards points for these unique soccer events.

Dinner on the Pitch: Worth 30,000 Points?

Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders can snag tickets to Dinner on the Pitch at two locations. You'll eat a multi-course meal prepared by celebrity chefs directly on World Cup stadium turf.

What's included for 30,000 points:

• Multi-course dinner by award-winning chefs (Richard Lee in Santa Clara on July 2, David Chang in New Jersey on July 11)
• Champagne toast and passed appetizers
• Appearance by an alumni soccer player
• Parking and giveaways
• Limited to 2 tickets per cardholder

Is this a good deal? At Chase's standard 1.5 cents per point redemption through the travel portal (with the Reserve), 30,000 points equals $450 in travel value. For a unique stadium dining experience with a celebrity chef during the World Cup, that's actually reasonable compared to similar once-in-a-lifetime dining events that can cost $500-800+ per person.

However, you could also transfer those same 30,000 points to airline partners like United or Southwest for potentially higher-value international flight redemptions. The question is whether the experience itself is worth more to you than the points' alternative uses.

Chase Freedom Watch Parties

Chase Freedom cardholders get access to World Cup watch parties in Los Angeles, Miami, and New York throughout July. These events include:

• Live match broadcasts
• Themed food and beverages
• Games and photo ops
• Celebrity appearances
• Giveaways

Details on how Freedom cardholders can secure tickets will be shared in coming weeks through Chase's Cashback Moments page.

How to Secure Tickets

For Sapphire Reserve holders:

• Mark your calendar: May 28, 1 p.m. ET
• Visit chase.com/ultimaterewards
• Have 30,000 points available per ticket
• Maximum 2 tickets per cardholder
• Check current Chase Sapphire Reserve offers if you don't have the card yet

For Freedom cardholders:

• Watch your email for watch party details
• Check cashbackmoments.chase.com regularly

Bottom Line

If you're a soccer fanatic and Chase cardholder, these experiences add something special to World Cup 2026. The Dinner on the Pitch redemption isn't the highest-value use of your points strictly speaking, but for the right person it offers a memorable experience you can't buy with cash alone.

Not sure if the Chase Sapphire Reserve is worth it for you? The card's premium benefits extend well beyond these World Cup experiences—from Priority Pass lounge access to valuable travel credits that can offset the annual fee.

Just remember: if you're not planning to use these experiences, your 30,000 Ultimate Rewards points might serve you better when transferred to airline partners for premium cabin award flights or redeemed through Chase's travel portal for flights and hotels at 1.25-1.5 cents per point.

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