I’ve used 8 figures of miles earned from credit cards to fly myself and my family around the world in first class cabins and stay in five star hotels that would have otherwise cost millions of dollars. There’s no better hobby in the world. In 2016 and 2017 alone I burned nearly 4 million miles. But just as memorable as a refreshing shower or a couples suite on a plane, are the sports experiences that I’ve redeemed miles for.
Because who would want to spend a month in a stuffy Manhattan hotel anyway 😉
Daniel Eleff cashed in 1.06 million Starwood Starpoints for right to throw 1st pitch at Game 7. Points = 30+ nights at St. Regis New York.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) November 2, 2016
SPG Moments allows you to use points for all kinds of neat experiences, and there are some awesome ones up for bid and instant redemption right now.
In 2013 I used 25K United miles for 4 box seats to an Indians game. With one little bonus: In middle of the game I got to run onto the field and steal 2nd base! People around the stadium were shocked to see someone walking around with 2nd base. I got the base signed by several players, including the winning pitcher that night, and it hangs in my office today. It still has the Jacobs Field dirt on it. Truly a thrilling experience for a die-hard Tribe fan.
That inspired a reader to give their kid an awesome Bar Mitzvah present for an LA sports fanatic, throwing at the first pitch at a Dodgers game:
In 2014 a DDF member won an SPG auction for the SPG Luxury Suite in Wrigley Field when the Cubs hosted the Yankees. He invited several members to a DO, so I flew to Chicago for the day on a 4.5K Avios award.
SPG even provided kosher food for us in their awesome suite!
In August a team of DDF members got together and bid to play in a softball tournament in Wrigley Field. We had an incredible time playing ball and once again SPG hooked our team up with kosher food.
In October 2016, SPG auctioned off the rights to throw out the first pitch before game 3 in Wrigley Field. I wrote about it then and asked SPG to auction it off again for a game that wasn’t being played on Shabbos.
SPG pulled through and I spent 1.06 million of my Starpoints for the experience of my lifetime. I still have to pinch myself to believe it.
I won’t rehash it again. You can read all about it here:
- 8 Years Ago Was The Biggest Night Of My Life, Tonight Will Try To Come Close As I Toss A Ceremonial First Pitch At Game 7 Of The World Series
- On The “Value Proposition” Of Spending A Million Starpoints For The Experience Of A Lifetime
- Video And The Experience Of Throwing Out The First Pitch In Game 7 Of The World Series
- 10 Final Thoughts On Throwing Out The First Pitch
This past August the DDF team once again won an auction to play softball as a team in Wrigley. They even made it to the championship game, but lost the final game in a 7-6 nailbiter.
Here is the list of current sports moments.
Be sure to post a comment and a “trip report” if you win!
- Update: Sold for 57K, 57.5K, and 58K Starpoints!
- Sing the National Anthem at Wrigley Field for the Chicago Cubs vs. LA Dodgers game on Tuesday, 6/19 at 7:05pm
- The top 3 bidders will win 2 SPG Luxury Suite Tickets with free food and drinks, including kosher food on request. All bidders will send in an audition tape and the best singer will get to sing the National Anthem before the game. The 2 bidders who are not selected will get all of their Starpoints back and they still keep their 2 luxury suite tickets to the game!
- Auction ends May 8 at 12pm EDT
- Current high bid: 28.5K Starpoints.
- Update: Sold for 111.5K Starpoints!
- Members Only Softball Tournament on Wrigley Field – 2 spots on a team to play on Sunday, June 3 from 12pm-4pm
- Two spots to play softball at Wrigley Field on Sunday, 3 June 2018
- Meet with a retired Cubs alumnus
- Behind-the-scenes tour of Wrigley Field
- Complimentary food and beverages
- No participants under the age of 13
- Ends May 17 at 12pm EDT or while supplies last
- You can purchase this package for 15K Starpoints, no auction required.
- Members Only Softball Tournament on Wrigley Field – Build Your Own Team to play on Sunday, June 3 from 12pm-4pm
- 12 tickets to play softball at Wrigley Field on Sunday, June 3
- 12 Customized MLB Chicago Cubs jerseys with the names of all 12 participants.
- Meet with a retired Cubs alumnus for 12
- Behind-the-scenes tour of Wrigley Field for 12
- Complimentary food and beverages for 12 (You can request kosher food).
- No participants under the age of 13
- Auction ends May 8 at 12pm EDT
- Current high bid: 85.5K Starpoints.
- Throw out a ceremonial pitch before at Wrigley Field before the LA Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs game on Tuesday, 6/19 at 7:05pm
- Access for 1 to throw a ceremonial pitch at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, 6/19
- Field access for 2 for a pregame photo
- 2 Field Box Infield seats to watch the Chicago Cubs play the New York Mets
- Auction ends May 17 at 12pm EDT
- Current high bid: 35.5K Starpoints.
- Deliver the line-up card at Wrigley Field before the Chicago Cubs take on the LA Dodgers on Tuesday, 6/19 at 7:05pm
- One opportunity for a 6 to 12-year-old child to deliver the line-up card for the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, 6/19
- Two 2 Field Box Infield seats to watch the Chicago Cubs play
- Field access for two for a pregame photo
- Auction ends May 18 at 12pm EDT
- Current high bid: 7.5K Starpoints.
- Announce “Play Ball” at Wrigley Field before the Chicago Cubs take on the SF Giants on Sunday, 5/27 at 7:05pm
- Access for a 6 to 12-year-old child to announce the official “play ball” at Wrigley Field on Sunday, 5/27
- Two 2 Field Box Infield seats to watch the Chicago Cubs play
- Auction ends May 21 at 12pm EDT
- Current high bid: 5K Starpoints.
- Announce “Play Ball” at Wrigley Field before the Chicago Cubs take on the LA Dodgers on Tuesday, 6/19 at 7:05pm
- Access for a 6 to 12-year-old child to announce the official “play ball” at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, 6/19.
- Two 2 Field Box Infield seats to watch the Chicago Cubs play
- Auction ends May 18 at 12pm EDT
- Current high bid: 7.5K Starpoints.
- Announce “Play Ball” at Wrigley Field before the Chicago Cubs take on the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, 6/30 at 1:20pm
- Access for a 6 to 12-year-old child to announce the official “play ball” at Wrigley Field on Saturday, 6/30
- Two 2 Field Box Infield seats to watch the Chicago Cubs play
- Auction ends May 22 at 12pm EDT
- Current high bid: 5K Starpoints.
- Take the Field Alongside the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field Before They Take on the SF Giants on Saturday, 5/26 at 6:15pm
- 2 seats for the Chicago Cubs game against the SF Giants on Saturday, 5/26 at 6:15pm
- 1 opportunity for a 7 to 13-year-old to run onto the field with the Chicago Cubs before the first pitch
- 1 group photo of your child with the other participating SPG members
- One youth-size Cubs t-shirt
- You can purchase this package for 30K Starpoints, no auction required.
- Take the Field Alongside the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field Before They Take on the SF Giants on Sunday, 6/10 at 1:20pm
- 2 seats for the Chicago Cubs game against the Pirates on Sunday, 6/10 at 1:20pm
- 1 opportunity for a 7 to 13-year-old to run onto the field with the Chicago Cubs before the first pitch
- 1 group photo of your child with the other participating SPG members
- One youth-size Cubs t-shirt
- You can purchase this package for 30K Starpoints, no auction required.
- Take the Field Alongside the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field Before They Take on the Dodgers on Tuesday, 6/19 at 7:05pm
- 2 seats for the Chicago Cubs game against the Dodgers on Tuesday, 6/19 at 7:05pm
- 1 opportunity for a 7 to 13-year-old to run onto the field with the Chicago Cubs before the first pitch
- 1 group photo of your child with the other participating SPG members
- One youth-size Cubs t-shirt
- You can purchase this package for 30K Starpoints, no auction required.
- Take the Field Alongside the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field Before They Take on the Twins on Sunday, 7/1 at 1:20pm
- 2 seats for the Chicago Cubs game against the Twins on Sunday, 7/1 at 1:20pm
- 1 opportunity for a 7 to 13-year-old to run onto the field with the Chicago Cubs before the first pitch
- 1 group photo of your child with the other participating SPG members
- One youth-size Cubs t-shirt
- You can purchase this package for 30K Starpoints, no auction required.
- Cubs Dining Experience at Wrigley Field Before They Take on the Dodgers on Tuesday, 6/19 at 7:05pm
- Exclusive pregame dining experience in the Dugout Room of the Audi Club at Wrigley Field.
- You’ll also be able to meet Cubs legends for an autograph and photo.
- Opportunity for one autograph and photo per person from Chicago Cubs legends in attendance
- You can purchase this package for 15K Starpoints, no auction required.
Will you be bidding on any of these once in a lifetime experiences?
What SPG Moments packages have you bought? Post a comment and be sure to post a trip report on DDF!
Leave a Reply
3 Comments On "Ending Soon! Use Your Starpoints For Once-In-A-Lifetime Baseball Experiences In Wrigley Field!"
All opinions expressed below are user generated and the opinions aren’t provided, reviewed or endorsed by any advertiser or DansDeals.
In NY so i can’t but why can’t you bid really high for the National Anthem auction and butcher your audition. 2 Free tickets sounds sweet :)…all SPG Points refunded
U never know if the other 2 groups who won have the same plan.
BTW how do u send in a tape? Do they still sell tape recorders?
Will SPG Moments still exist after SPG combines with Marriott?