Marriott Bonvoy and BetMGM Offer Chance to Attend Exclusive World Cup Event

Marriott Bonvoy and BetMGM are teaming up to put World Cup energy right in the middle of New York City this July, with a new sweepstakes that can land fans on an invite-only night tied to Sports Illustrated’s “Beyond the Pitch” Party series.

The promotion is live now and runs through June 21, 2026, giving eligible BetMGM players multiple chances to score weekly prizes and a headline trip package built for big-match season.

A World Cup sweepstakes built for NYC’s biggest night

The top prize centers on the Sports Illustrated “Beyond the Pitch” Party series finale in NYC on July 18. BetMGM and Marriott Bonvoy are positioning it as a high-end fan experience - the kind that’s usually out of reach unless you’ve got the right access.

Matt Prevost, BetMGM Chief Revenue Officer, said: “At BetMGM, we're always looking for ways to reward our players with legendary experiences they simply can't get anywhere else. Partnering with Marriott Bonvoy for this event allows us to bring fans inside the velvet ropes during a once-in-a-generation moment on the global sports stage.”

How to enter before the June 21 deadline

To get in, eligible users need to link their BetMGM and Marriott Bonvoy accounts, then place a minimum $10 wager. Entries are submitted through the BetMGM Sportsbook app or website after accounts are linked.

There’s also a cap designed to keep things moving - up to 25 entries per entry period - and winners are selected weekly throughout the promo window, so waiting until the last minute can mean fewer cracks at the biggest prizes.

Grand prize details: VIP access, hotel stay, and a dinner reservation you don’t want to miss

Ten grand prize winners can bring a guest and receive a full weekend-style package featuring VIP access to the event, round-trip travel to NYC (or travel funds), and a three-night stay at Moxy Lower East Side. The itinerary also includes dinner at L’Artusi Supper Club, turning the win into a full-on NYC experience instead of just a single-night outing.

Beyond the grand prize, BetMGM is adding weekly value with 30 additional prize recipients getting a $100 bonus bet.

Everyone who enters gets Marriott Bonvoy points

Even if you’re not picked in a weekly draw, there’s still something immediate on the table. All entrants who record at least one entry receive 2,500 Marriott Bonvoy points, making the promotion feel less like a longshot and more like a layered reward for showing up and playing.

Why BetMGM is pushing big experiences ahead of the 2026 tournament surge

With the 2026 World Cup expanding to 104 matches - up from 64 in 2022 - and being played in North American time zones, the U.S. betting spotlight is expected to be intense. Deutsche Bank projects total U.S. World Cup betting handle could reach $3.3B (with a $2.5B to $4.1B range), alongside an estimated ~135M U.S. adults now having access to legal online sports betting versus 104M in 2022.

This sweepstakes also fits BetMGM’s ongoing positioning as an entertainment-first brand - a strategy that’s included a recent slot content agreement with Bragg Gaming and the upcoming debut of “The Lion’s Share,” a branded game appearing on CBS’s “The Price Is Right” starting Sept. 22.

For players, the takeaway is simple: link the accounts, meet the $10 wager minimum, and get entries in while weekly drawings are still rolling - because once June 21 hits, the window closes and the NYC July 18 experience is off the board.