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If you have more Hilton Honors points than you know what to do with, bidding for a one-of-a-kind experience might be more interesting than a free night at a Hilton hotel. And for football fans, Hilton Honors Experiences has three packages up for auction that might be right up your alley.
Ever wanted to toss a football with Travis Kelce? Here's your chance.
Bid Hilton Points To Play Football With Travis Kelce
On May 18, 2024, Travis Kelce — the NFL superstar tight end — will host the second annual Kelce Jam in Kansas City, Missouri. For the unaware, Kelce Jam isn't a football event but a music festival. Alongside an appearance by Travis Kelce, attendees can watch performances by Lil Wayne, Diplo, 2Chainz, and more.
Instead of purchasing tickets to the event with cash, Hilton Honors members can bid points for packages. Depending on the package you bid for, you could redeem points for general entry or a one-on-one football toss experience with Travis Kelce himself.
Here's what you can expect in each package:
- General Access to Kelce Jam Music Festival
- Number available: 8
- Inclusions: Two general entry tickets to Kelce Jam.
- Cost: 75,000 points — not up for bid; purchase period ends on May 1, 2024.
- VIP Access to Kelce Jam Music Festival
- Number available: 3
- Inclusions: Two VIP tickets to Kelce Jam
- Bidding starts at: 125,000 points
- Bidding ends: April 30, 2024
The Ultimate Kelce Jam Experience with Travis Kelce for TwoNumber available: 8Inclusions: Meet and greet with Travis Kelce, football toss with Travis Kelce, exclusive merchandise, Travis Kelce-signed memorabilia, two (2) VIP tickets to Kelce Jam.Bidding starts at: 200,000 pointsBidding Ends: April 29, 2024
To place a bid or purchase a general access package, pay a visit to the Hilton Honors Experiences redemption page.
Unfortunately, none of the three packages include any form of transportation or hotel accommodation. You'll be on the hook for getting yourself to the event plus any lodging in Kansas City.
Related: How To Earn Hilton Honors Points
Key terms
Term-wise, there are only a few things Hilton Honors members would be wise to keep in mind.
- If the winning bidder does not have the necessary points in their account at the time of auction closing, the bid will be disqualified.
- Hilton Honors members can redeem points for up to five packages annually.
- Tickets cannot be resold without Hilton's consent.
Should You Bid on Hilton Honors Experiences?
With rare exceptions, your Hilton Honors points will go the furthest on free night redemptions at Hilton properties worldwide. Thus, Hilton Experiences will typically provide poor value for your points unless cent-per-point value isn't important to you. For one-of-a-kind experiences, it might be easier to ignore what your points are worth.
On average, AwardWallet members redeem Hilton points for 0.59¢ apiece. According to the calculator, the 75,000-point general entry tickets command nearly $435 worth of Hilton points. Once tickets to Kelce Jam go live, you can purchase an individual ticket for $89.99 plus tax. In other words, two general entry tickets yield roughly 0.23¢ per point. Not good.
Higher-value packages require you to bid. And the higher the bidding goes, the less your points are worth. Ultimately, unless you want your Hilton Honors points to go as far as possible, it's a good idea to steer clear of Hilton Honors Experiences.
Related: When Do Hilton Honors Points Expire?
Final Thoughts
For football and music festival fans with a boatload of Hilton Honors points, Hilton Honors Experiences has three packages for you. Starting today, you can bid on or purchase one of three packages to Kelce Jam. And, if you're lucky, you'll win the bid to toss a football with the tight end himself. If you need a lot of points because you really want to win, you'll be happy to know that you can pool Hilton points with others. Teamwork — just like football.
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