20 cards ranked
Best credit card to use at NBA League Pass.
EntertainmentStreaming
NBA League Pass is the league's own direct-to-consumer streaming subscription, giving fans access to live and on-demand out-of-market NBA games outside of national broadcast windows. It's sold directly by the NBA rather than bundled through a traditional cable package, and billed as a recurring subscription much like other streaming services. There's no NBA-branded credit card tied specifically to League Pass, so a card that earns bonus rewards on streaming subscriptions, or a general entertainment-category card, is the best fit for this recurring charge rather than a sports-specific product.
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- #2Discover it Cash Backthis quarterDiscover5% on entertainment this quarter (Q4 2026) (up to $1,500/quarter, then 1%). Activation required each quarter.Activation required each quarter5%
- #3Discover it for Studentsthis quarterDiscover5% on entertainment this quarter (Q4 2026) (up to $1,500/quarter, then 1%). Activation required each quarter.Activation required each quarter5%
- #4Discover it Securedthis quarterDiscover5% on entertainment this quarter (Q4 2026) (up to $1,500/quarter, then 1%). Activation required each quarter.Activation required each quarter5%
- #5NHL Discover itthis quarterDiscover5% on entertainment this quarter (Q4 2026) (up to $1,500/quarter, then 1%). Activation required each quarter.Activation required each quarter5%
- #6US Bank Business Essentials Plusif it’s your top categoryU.S. Bank5% on entertainment if it's your top eligible spend category that cycle (up to $200,000/year, then 2%)Automatically on your top eligible spend category each month from 8 eligible (accounting & tax services, airlines, cell phone service providers, dining, entertainment, office supply stores, postal & shipping services, utilities), up to $200,000 a year5%
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- #12FNBO3x points on streamingCable, satellite, and other pay television, radio, and streaming services (MCC 4899)3.0%3x points
- #13Comenity Capital Bank3x points on streamingStreaming, cable, and internet subscriptions3.0%3x points
- #14Synchrony3% on entertainmentMovie theaters, concerts, amusement parks, digital goods, and gym or golf memberships. 4% when you split the purchase in Venmo and friends pay you back within 30 days.3%
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- #17Citi Strataif you select itCiti3x points on entertainment if you select it as a bonus category3x on one eligible self-select category of your choice: Select Streaming Services (the default), Fitness Clubs, Live Entertainment, Cosmetic Stores/Barber Shops/Hair Salons, or Pet Supply Stores. Changeable once per calendar quarter.3.0%3x points
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Last updated September 14, 2026