Plus: the best credit cards to use at Main Event for maximum rewards in 2026.
By PointsPick Team, Credit Card Research Team · Updated April 2026
Main Event uses MCC code 7997 (Membership Clubs (Sports, Recreation, Athletic), Country Clubs, and Private Golf Courses). The best credit card is the Custom Cash, earning 5x rewards on this category.
Main Event transactions are processed under MCC 7997 (Membership Clubs (Sports, Recreation, Athletic), Country Clubs, and Private Golf Courses, category: entertainment). These cards earn the highest rewards:
| Card | Earning Rate | Annual Fee | Issuer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Cash | 5x | No annual fee | Citi | Apply Now |
| World of Hyatt | 2x | $95/yr | Chase | Apply Now |
Rates and fees as of April 2026. Verify with issuer before applying.
Main Event uses MCC code 7997, which is classified as "Membership Clubs (Sports, Recreation, Athletic), Country Clubs, and Private Golf Courses". This determines which credit card bonus categories apply to purchases at Main Event.
The best credit card at Main Event is the Custom Cash, which earns 5x points/miles on purchases coded as MCC 7997 (Membership Clubs (Sports, Recreation, Athletic), Country Clubs, and Private Golf Courses).
Main Event uses MCC 7997 (Membership Clubs (Sports, Recreation, Athletic), Country Clubs, and Private Golf Courses). This means purchases at Main Event do NOT qualify for grocery credit card bonuses, which require MCC 5411 (Grocery Stores and Supermarkets).