Best Credit Card for Madison Square Garden in 2026
Madison Square Garden is classified under MCC 7922 (Theatrical Producers (Except Motion Pictures), Ticket Agencies). The best card for Madison Square Garden purchases is the Savor (no annual fee), earning 8x on theatrical producers (except motion pictures), ticket agencies — an effective return of 8.00%.
Madison Square Garden is a prime destination for sports and entertainment, making it a valuable MCC for travel and cash-back cards that offer high rewards in the arts and events category.
To maximize rewards, consider using rotating category cards that often offer high earning rates for entertainment venues like Madison Square Garden.
Madison Square Garden purchases are classified under MCC 7922 (Theatrical Producers (Except Motion Pictures), Ticket Agencies). If you spend frequently here, see our best cards for entertainment.
MCC Details for Madison Square Garden
Best Credit Cards for Madison Square Garden (2026)
How Madison Square Garden Codes on Your Statement
When you pay at Madison Square Garden at their locations, your card issuer sees MCC 7922 in the transaction data. This code tells your bank that the purchase was made at a theatrical producers (except motion pictures), ticket agencies merchant. Bonus reward rates on your card apply based on this MCC — not the merchant name itself.
If your card earns bonus points on "theatrical producers (except motion pictures), ticket agencies" purchases, Madison Square Garden transactions will qualify — even if your card terms only mention a category name and not Madison Square Garden specifically. The key is that the MCC matches your card's bonus category definition.
You can verify the MCC on any Madison Square Garden transaction by checking your card's mobile app or statement. Some issuers display the merchant category alongside the transaction details. For the most accurate information, contact your card issuer's customer service and ask whether MCC 7922 qualifies for bonus rewards.
Bonus Category Match — Madison Square Garden
About MCC 7922: Theatrical Producers (Except Motion Pictures), Ticket Agencies
Merchant Category Code 7922 is assigned by card networks (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover) to classify businesses in the Theatrical Producers (Except Motion Pictures), Ticket Agencies industry. Issuers use MCCs to determine which transactions qualify for bonus reward rates. When a merchant is assigned MCC 7922, all qualifying card programs that include theatrical producers (except motion pictures), ticket agencies as a bonus category will apply the elevated earn rate.
The Entertainment industry group encompasses several related MCCs. Not all merchants in a similar business will share the same MCC — for example, a grocery store inside a warehouse club may code as wholesale ({"5300"}) rather than grocery ({"5411"}). Always verify with your issuer if you're unsure whether a specific merchant qualifies for bonus rewards on your card.
Other Theatrical Producers (Except Motion Pictures), Ticket Agencies merchants: AEG Presents, American Airlines Center, American Museum of Natural History.
What You Could Earn at Madison Square Garden
Spending $200/month at Madison Square Garden with the Savor (8x on theatrical producers (except motion pictures), ticket agencies) earns approximately $192/year in rewards. A basic 1% card earns $24 on the same spending. That is $168 more per year with no annual fee.