American Express Powers Payments at MetLife, Mercedes-Benz Stadiums to Drive Game-Day Spending
American Express secured official payments partnerships with MetLife, Mercedes-Benz Stadium and teams including the Giants, Jets and Falcons, integrating venues into Venue Collection for presale tickets, exclusive deals and concessions credits starting spring through the NFL season. The move targets higher game-day spending after a 10% YoY rise in Q4 2025 processed volumes.
1. Stadium Partnerships
American Express will become the official payments partner at MetLife Stadium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium and with the New York Giants, New York Jets and Atlanta Falcons, extending its presence in key U.S. sports markets.
2. Venue Collection Integration
These venues will be added to the American Express Venue Collection, enabling eligible cardholders to access presale tickets, exclusive deals and receive statement credits on concessions, with initial perks launching this spring and before the upcoming NFL season.
3. Strategy and Impact
This initiative is designed to convert live-event excitement into increased card usage, complementing American Express’s lifestyle benefits focus and following a 10% year-over-year increase in processed volumes during Q4 2025.
4. Competitive Context
Mastercard’s Priceless platform offers similar event access and Visa maintains global sports sponsorships; American Express aims to differentiate through exclusive, stadium-level payment integrations.