{"id":168029,"date":"2024-12-11T14:01:03","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T14:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=168029"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:06:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:06:36","slug":"american-express-venue-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/american-express-venue-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy Perks and Savings at Amex Venue Collection Stadiums and Arenas With Your Amex Card"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At select venues across the globe, American Express cardholders can enjoy unique benefits, including savings on concessions, exclusive ticket access, and dedicated entrances. Some venues even offer luxurious Centurion Suites and American Express Lounges to enhance your experience.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you need to know about the American Express Venue Collection and its growing list of perks.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Whats_the_American_Express_Venue_Collection\">What\u2019s the American Express Venue Collection?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Which_venues_belong_to_the_Amex_Venue_Collection\">Which venues belong to the Amex Venue Collection?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Amex_Venue_Collection_perks\">Amex Venue Collection perks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Which_venues_have_American_Express_Lounges_and_Centurion_Suites\">Which venues have American Express Lounges and Centurion Suites?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Whats_the_American_Express_Venue_Collection\">What\u2019s the American Express Venue Collection?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-rewards-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">American Express card<\/a> (excluding prepaid cards), the Venue Collection offers a range of benefits that elevate your experience at participating entertainment venues. Whether you're attending a concert, sporting event, or theater performance, these perks can add convenience and value to your outing.<\/p>\n<p>The Venue Collection includes a mix of official venues with a standardized set of benefits and other participating locations where perks may vary.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4028085\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/4206696d-827e-44e5-bfc0-d0ce86822875.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"American Express\u00ae Gold Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"qs-learn-more\" data-ccid=\"4028085\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-gold-card\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028085\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/gold-card\/91101-10-0\/?print#terms-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nFind Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nFind Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$325<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card stands out for its robust rewards, especially for food enthusiasts. It offers 4X points on dining worldwide (up to $50,000 per year, then 1X) and U.S. supermarkets (up to $25,000 per year, then 1X), and 3X points on flights booked directly with airlines or through American Express Travel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>. Cardholders can take advantage of multiple annual dining credits at select locations and up to $120 in Uber Cash credits for U.S. rides and Uber Eats (received as $10 monthly credits), just add your American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card to your account in the Uber app and select it as the payment method. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards&#xAE; Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li><li>Earn 4X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.<\/li><li>Earn 4X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.<\/li><li>New! Earn 5X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App.<\/li><li>Earn 3X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App, or purchased directly from airlines.<\/li><li>Earn 2X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.<\/li><li>Earn 1X Membership Rewards&#xAE; point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.<\/li><li>Pay It&#xAE; lets you tap in the American Express&#xAE; App to quickly pay for small purchase amounts throughout the month and still earn rewards the way you usually do. Plan It&#xAE; gives you the option to split up big purchases into equal monthly payments with a fixed fee. You'll know upfront exactly how much you'll pay.<\/li><li>Updated! $120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>$100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay for eligible purchases with the American Express&#xAE; Gold Card. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>$84 Dunkin' Credit: Earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you pay with the American Express&#xAE; Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>$120 Uber Cash on Gold: Enjoy up to $120 in Uber Cash annually with your Gold Card. Just add your Card to your Uber account and you'll get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.<\/li><li>New! As an American Express&#xAE; Gold Card Member, you can enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star&#xAE; Status. Enjoy benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**. Benefit enrollment and Hertz Gold+ registration are required. *Additional drivers must meet standard rental qualifications and must be a spouse or domestic partner to qualify as complimentary. Other additional drivers subject to fees. **Benefits are subject to availability and vary by location. Additional Hertz program Terms and Conditions including age restrictions apply.<\/li><li>Take advantage of a $100 credit towards eligible charges* at over 1,300 upscale hotels worldwide when you book The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App **. *Eligible charges vary by property. **The Hotel Collection requires a two-night minimum stay.<\/li><li>Book your travel through the Amex Travel App with added peace of mind - backed by American Express&#xAE; service and support. Only for American Express&#xAE; Card Members.<\/li><li>Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24\/7.<\/li><li>No Foreign Transaction Fees.<\/li><li>Annual Fee is $325.<\/li><li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul><li>4X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S. (on up to $50,000 per year in purchases, then 1X)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>4X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per year in purchases, then 1X)<\/li>\r\n        <li>5X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on prepaid hotels booked on amextravel.com<\/li>\r\n        <li>3X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com<\/li>\r\n        <li>2X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on prepaid car rentals booked through amextravel.com<\/li>\r\n        <li>2X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on cruises booked and paid through amextravel.com\r\n        <li>1X on other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/GoldAmex\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-268a3790e3#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Which_venues_belong_to_the_Amex_Venue_Collection\">Which venues belong to the Amex Venue Collection?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nine venues \u2014 seven in the United States plus two in Europe \u2014 comprise the official Venue Collection. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/en-us\/benefits\/membership\/experiences\/venues\/all-venues\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The list includes<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Barclays Center \u2014 Brooklyn, NY*<\/li>\n<li>Climate Pledge Arena \u2014 Seattle, WA*<\/li>\n<li>Crypto.com Arena \u2014 Los Angeles, CA*<\/li>\n<li>Dignity Health Sports Park \u2014 Carson, CA*<\/li>\n<li>Hollywood Bowl \u2014 Los Angeles, CA*<\/li>\n<li>The 02 Arena \u2014 London, UK<\/li>\n<li>OVO Arena Wembley \u2014 London, UK*<\/li>\n<li>UBS Arena \u2014 Elmont, NY*<\/li>\n<li>United Center \u2014 Chicago, IL*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>* Denotes exclusive Card Member entrance.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_190600\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/251\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-190600 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Amex-Venues.png\" alt=\"Amex Venues\" width=\"750\" height=\"251\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Amex-Venues.png 2416w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Amex-Venues-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Amex-Venues-1024x342.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Amex-Venues-768x257.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Amex-Venues-1536x514.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Amex-Venues-2048x685.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: American Express<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Amex also lumps several other venues into the broader Venue Collection, and you'll enjoy similar benefits at these locations. However, the benefits may vary from the main collection during some events:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accor Arena \u2014 Paris, France*<\/li>\n<li>The American Express Stadium \u2014 Brighton, UK<\/li>\n<li>Brisbane Entertainment Centre \u2014 Brisbane, AU<\/li>\n<li>Brooklyn Steel \u2014 Brooklyn, NY<\/li>\n<li>Delta Center \u2014 Salt Lake City, UT*<\/li>\n<li>Eventim Apollo \u2014 London, UK<\/li>\n<li>Forest Hills Stadium \u2014 Forest Hills, NY<\/li>\n<li>ICC Sydney Theatre \u2014 Sydney, AU<\/li>\n<li>Music Hall of Williamsburg \u2014 Brooklyn, NY<\/li>\n<li>Qudos Bank Arena \u2014 Sydney, AU<\/li>\n<li>Racket \u2014 New York, NY<\/li>\n<li>Roadrunner \u2014 Boston, MA<\/li>\n<li>Terminal 5 \u2014 New York, NY<\/li>\n<li>Uber Arena \u2014 Berlin, Germany<\/li>\n<li>Uber Eats Music Hall \u2014 Berlin, Germany<\/li>\n<li>Webster Hall \u2014 New York, NY<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>* Denotes exclusive Card Member entrance.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Amex_Venue_Collection_perks\">Amex Venue Collection perks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The benefits aren't revolutionary, but they're sufficient to make you feel special. As a cardholder, you can enjoy the following benefits when you visit one of the Venue Collection (or Venue Collection-adjacent) stadiums and arenas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Get a 10% discount on concessions:<\/strong> By using your Amex card, you can save on the cost of concessions at Venue Collection outposts \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/en-us\/benefits\/membership\/experiences\/venues\/concessions-enrollment\/\" rel=\"noopener\">enrollment required<\/a>. This offer is valid through <strong>December 31, 2026<\/strong>, and there's a limit of $250 back in total statement credits per enrolled card per calendar year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access to presale tickets:<\/strong> Before the event, you can <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/en-us\/benefits\/entertainment\/home\/\" rel=\"noopener\">purchase Amex Presale Tickets and Amex Reserved Tickets<\/a>, provided you pay with an eligible Amex card. Purchasing one of these tickets could result in better seats or allow you to get into an event that might have sold out.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cardmember entrances and fast lanes:<\/strong> Just by flashing your American Express card (and your valid ticket), you can skip the line and use a priority entrance instead. This could mean substantial time savings if you arrive at the event right as it's about to start. Plus, you can also access American Express Shops at select arenas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_190598\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/232\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-190598 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Venue-Collection-Perks.png\" alt=\"Amex Venue Collection Perks\" width=\"750\" height=\"232\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Venue-Collection-Perks.png 2416w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Venue-Collection-Perks-300x93.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Venue-Collection-Perks-1024x317.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Venue-Collection-Perks-768x238.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Venue-Collection-Perks-1536x476.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Venue-Collection-Perks-2048x634.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: American Express<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>These perks and special offerings give you all the more reason to bring your Amex card when you head to your event; you could enjoy concessions, complimentary drinks, and more.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Which_venues_have_American_Express_Lounges_and_Centurion_Suites\">Which venues have American Express Lounges and Centurion Suites?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some of the Venue Collection locations have dedicated Centurion Suites and American Express Lounges for Card Members plus one guest, too. Here's the most recent list of venues with these unique hang-out spots:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brisbane Entertainment Centre \u2014 Brisbane, AU<\/li>\n<li>Crypto.com Arena \u2014 Los Angeles, CA<\/li>\n<li>Dignity Health Sports Park \u2014 Los Angeles, CA<\/li>\n<li>ICC Sydney Theatre \u2014 Sydney, AU<\/li>\n<li>OVO Arena Wembley \u2014 London, UK<\/li>\n<li>Qudos Bank Arena \u2014 Sydney, AU<\/li>\n<li>The O2 Arena \u2014 London, UK<\/li>\n<li>UBS Arena \u2014 Elmont, NY<\/li>\n<li>Uber Arena \u2014 Berlin, Germany<\/li>\n<li>Uber Eats Music Hall \u2014 Berlin, Germany<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Amenities vary by location, but most of these suites provide those with Platinum- or Centurion-branded Cards vouchers for drinks. At the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, for example, Card Members (but not their guests) are given two drink tickets. You can also purchase premium food selections not available elsewhere in the arena.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The American Express Venue Collection isn't extraordinary. However, it's hard not to appreciate that Amex is adding complimentary cardholder benefits. That's not something issuers do very often. And Venue Collection benefits apply to all Amex cards, which is a big deal \u2014 well, all except prepaid cards.<\/p>\n<p>So, the next time you're heading to an event, such as a concert or a match, refer to this list; you might enjoy exclusive benefits while you book and while you're at the event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At select venues throughout the United States and worldwide, you can enjoy unique benefits \u2014 all because of your American Express credit card. These perks include savings on concessions, special ticket access, and dedicated entrances and fast lanes just for you. 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