How to use the $300 StubHub credit with Chase Sapphire Reserve®

Quick insights

• StubHub is an online platform where people can purchase and sell tickets to events.
• The Chase Sapphire Reserve card provides up to $300 annually in statement credits for StubHub and viagogo purchases (activation required).
• This benefit is available to cardmembers through December 31, 2027.

Attending concerts and events often involves planning and preparation. But if you missed the window to buy tickets to the hottest concert in town, you may find yourself looking to the resale market to score a seat. StubHub is one place to turn to.

Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers may have added incentive to purchase tickets from StubHub or its sister site, viagogo. Read on to learn how Sapphire Reserve cardmembers can earn statement credits on StubHub purchases through 2027.

How StubHub works

StubHub is an online ticket exchange platform that allows people to buy and sell tickets for sports events, concerts, theater shows and more. It provides a marketplace where sellers can list their tickets, and buyers can purchase them at market-driven prices.

StubHub visitors can search for events using filters like date, location and type of event and then purchase tickets directly through the site from individual sellers. As of the time of writing, the platform offers a FanProtect Guarantee, which provides assurances that tickets are authentic and will arrive on time. If not, buyers can receive comparable or better tickets or, in some cases, a refund.

Using the Chase Sapphire Reserve $300 StubHub credit

Sapphire Reserve cardmembers can receive up to $300 annually in statement credits for purchasing tickets on StubHub or viagogo (note that activation is required). StubHub mainly features events in the U.S. and Canada, where as viagogo is an international ticket resale marketplace (owned by StubHub since 2021).

Cardmembers must activate the benefit on chase.com via the benefits hub, and use their Sapphire Reserve card on qualifying purchases through StubHub or viagogo to earn the credit. The credits are distributed twice a year. Cardmembers receive:

• Up to $150 as a statement credit for eligible StubHub or viagogo purchases from January through June
• Up to $150 as a statement credit for eligible StubHub or viagogo purchases from July through December

Activating the StubHub statement credit

To receive the StubHub statement credit, Sapphire Reserve cardmembers must first activate this benefit. Cardmembers can log into their account and activate the StubHub credit under Chase offers. Purchases made before the offer is activated are not eligible for the statement credit.

The statement credit typically shows up on your account within 1-2 billing cycles and is valid through December 31, 2027.

Other entertainment benefits with Sapphire Reserve

For those who love attending events and experiences, there are other Chase Sapphire Reserve benefits they may find appealing, including:

• Reserved by Sapphire: This platform provides early and exclusive access to Chase events and experiences. Sapphire Reserve cardmembers can find and book VIP access to select and in-demand events and venues throughout the U.S.
• Chase Dining: Chase Dining allows eligible cardmembers with exclusive access to primetime reservations on OpenTable through the Visa Dining Collection.
• The Edit by Chase Travel℠: The Edit is a curated collection of unique and luxury accommodations available to Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers through the Chase Travel portal. When booking properties through The Edit, you’ll receive complimentary daily breakfast for two, a welcome amenity and a $100 property credit to use during your stay.

Note that the Chase Sapphire Reserve card has an annual fee. Review the full list of benefits and fees associated with the Sapphire Reserve credit card to see if it’s right for you.   

In summary

For fans of live events, StubHub can be a place to secure tickets to upcoming shows and sporting events or to offload tickets to events you can no longer attend. Sapphire Reserve cardmembers can earn up to $300 annually in statement credits on purchases made through StubHub or viagogo.

To get the statement credit, cardmembers must first activate the benefit through their Chase account. Once they do, they may receive statement credits on StubHub or viagogo purchases through December 31, 2027.