How to Redeem Your Starpoints for Exclusive US Open Access
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.
Get in on this year's US Open action with some amazing opportunities through Starwood Preferred Guest's moments packages. The points platform has a wealth of options that'll make any tennis buff absolutely swoon, including court-side suites, luxury lounge access and more. Bidding on these packages began today (July 11), and already the asks are skyrocketing, so if you have any SPG Starwood points to spare place your bets soon.
Breakfast With Champions
What: Start your US Open experience off right with a gourmet breakfast at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where you and a guest will have the opportunity to chow down next to some of tennis' biggest stars. But this package doesn't end when the pancakes are gone — you'll get court-side seats to a day session for the Men's and Women's First-Round of matches.
When: August 29
Where: Flushing, NY
Cost: Current low bid is 25,500 Starpoints
Bidding ends: August 8
Be a US Open VIP
What: Get absolutely served at this year's open as you and one friend enjoy a day of tennis like no other. Staying at the The Westin New York in Times Square, you'll be chauffeured to the stadium in a USTA car, tour the complex and then splurge with a $200 dinner credit at the Aces restaurant. Not to mention the court-side seats, too.
When: September 2-3
Where: Flushing, NY
Cost: Current high bid is 50,000 Starpoints
Bidding ends: August 9
Play With the Pros
What: Why only watch the stars play when you could join them on the court? With this deal you'll be get to do just that as you pair up with a pro to play in a USTA Foundation Pro-Am doubles match. Win or lose, you and a friend will have Suite access to see the professionals battle it out.
When: September 8
Where: Flushing, NY
Cost: Current high bid is 93,500 Starpoints and climbing fast
Bidding ends: August 8
Get Luxury Suite Access
What: Get access to the SPG Luxury Suite where you and nine guests will enjoy complimentary food and beverages as you watch the pros vie for the US Open title during a day session. It's an experience you're sure to love.
When: August 31
Where: Flushing, NY
Cost: Current high bid at 5,500 Starpoints
Bidding ends: August 8
Similar Packages: Lounge Access (Tier 2 seating), Lounge Access (Tier 1 seating)
Attend a Post-Match News Conference
What: Get inside your favorite players' heads as they discuss their match's pivotal moments in a post-match press conference at Arthur Ashe stadium. You and one guest will also have access to Tier 1 seating in the SPG Luxury Suite with food and drink on the house.
When: September 1
Where: Flushing, NY
Cost: Current bidding at 7,500 Starpoints
Bidding ends: August 8
Remember that if you're in need of some more Starpoints, you can sign up for the Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express, which is currently offering a sign-up bonus of 25,000 after you spend $3,000 in purchases within the first three months.