{"id":152748,"date":"2024-02-25T14:00:22","date_gmt":"2024-02-25T14:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=152748"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:53:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:53:46","slug":"major-league-soccer-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/ihg-one-rewards\/major-league-soccer-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Redeem IHG One Rewards Points for Exclusive Major League Soccer Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>This promotion has ended; please review <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/loyalty-program-promotions\/\">current\/active promotions<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>There's more that you can do with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">IHG One Rewards<\/a> points than simply redeeming them for hotel and resort stays. Now, courtesy of IHG's evolving partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS), you can redeem points for ticket packages and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/redeem-ihg-points-for-experiences\/\" rel=\"noopener\">exclusive experiences<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here's what you need to know about redeeming IHG points for a trip to the pitch.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Redeem_IHG_One_Rewards_Points_for_Exclusive_MLS_Experiences\">Redeem IHG One Rewards Points for Exclusive MLS Experiences<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Soccer fanatics have two options for redeeming a boatload of IHG points for MLS experiences. Through <strong>February 29, 2024<\/strong>, you can purchase a package outright for 70,000 points or bid for an even more unique package starting at 100,000 points.<\/p>\n<p>Undoubtedly, that's a lot of points. But what do you get with a purchase or by winning a bid? Here's a comparison of the two options.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_152815\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/351\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-152815 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IHG-points-for-MLS-experiences-bid-options.png\" alt=\"IHG points auction options for MLS experiences\" width=\"750\" height=\"351\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IHG-points-for-MLS-experiences-bid-options.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IHG-points-for-MLS-experiences-bid-options-300x140.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: IHG<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Purchase_a_package_for_70000_points\">Purchase a package for 70,000 points<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are currently two package options for outright purchase on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/auctions.ihg.com\/sports\/all-countries\/all-cities\/all-types\/isynmv1\/alla\/list?promoGroupList[0].strValue1=all&promoGroupList[1].strValue1=en_US&selectedCatId=30300&rc=24&sort=timeleft_asc\" rel=\"noopener\">IHG's auction website<\/a> \u2014 the venue for purchasing and bidding on MLS experiences. Both cost 70,000 IHG One Rewards points.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Toronto FC at New York City FC<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Four (4) tickets to the match on March 16, 2024.<\/li>\n<li>$100 MLS Store eGift card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>CF Montreal at D.C United FC<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Four (4) tickets to the match on March 30, 2024.<\/li>\n<li>$100 MLS Store eGift card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Unfortunately, those are all the details you get before dropping 70,000 IHG points to purchase a package. Until your tickets arrive, you won't know where you're sitting in either stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, these two options don't present a high-value use of your points. On average, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/point-mile-values\/ihg\" rel=\"noopener\">AwardWallet users redeem IHG One Rewards points for 1.44\u00a2 apiece<\/a>. That math makes the 70,000-point package worth about $475. However, the cent-per-point you'll get on this redemption all comes down to the sticker price of the seats.<\/p>\n<p>As a reference point, tickets to either match start around $30. Four tickets plus a $100 gift card amounts to less than $475, so hopefully, IHG will throw buyers a bone and offer premium seats to justify the cost.<\/p>\n<p>There's no language in the terms that states either offer is &#8220;subject to availability.&#8221; But if you're considering making a purchase, it's best to do so quickly just to be safe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/do-ihg-points-expire\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Do IHG One Rewards Points Expire?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Bid_on_a_package_starting_at_100000_points\">Bid on a package starting at 100,000 points<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you've got a much larger stash of IHG points, you can bid on three premium MLS experiences, starting at 100,000 points. These packages are worth a minimum of $680, given what AwardWallet users typically redeem IHG One Rewards points for. We'll let you judge whether the inclusions justify the cost.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Orlando City SC at Atlanta United<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Four (4) tickets to the match on March 17, 2024.<\/li>\n<li>Sit in the AMG Lounge.<\/li>\n<li>All-inclusive food and beverage.<\/li>\n<li>Opportunity to practice a penalty kick on-field for four (4).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nashville SC at Los Angeles FC<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Four (4) tickets to the match on March 23, 2024.<\/li>\n<li>Sit in the North End Terrace.<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary food and beverage.<\/li>\n<li>Pre-match sideline access for four (4).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Columbus Crew at Charlotte FC<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Four (4) tickets to the match on March 23, 2024.<\/li>\n<li>Sit in a &#8220;premium&#8221; section.<\/li>\n<li>Pre-match sideline access for four (4).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To bid on these offers, you'll need to visit IHG's auction website and log in. Bidding ends on <strong>February 29, 2024<\/strong>, but it will be extended as long as there are active bids.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on how big of a Major League Soccer fan you are, these MLS experiences might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and well worth the number of IHG One Rewards points it costs to unlock one.<\/p>\n<p>The current offers will close on <strong>February 29, 2024<\/strong>, so if you're going to take advantage of them, ensure you get a bid in or make your purchase before the deadline.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Redeem_IHG_One_Rewards_Points_for_Exclusive_MLS_Experiences\">Redeem IHG One Rewards Points for Exclusive MLS Experiences<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Purchase_a_package_for_70000_points\">Purchase a package for 70,000 points<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bid_on_a_package_starting_at_100000_points\">Bid on a package starting at 100,000 points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s more that you can do with IHG One Rewards points than simply redeeming them for hotel and resort stays. Now, courtesy of IHG&#8217;s evolving partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS), you can redeem points for ticket packages and exclusive experiences. 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