💛 Full Disclosure (Because You Know I Keep It Real)
Before we get into the fun stuff, let’s get one thing straight:
I am not a credit card affiliate. I only recommend the real cards I personally carry in my wallet — the ones I use every single day for my own travel hacking strategies. No sponsored fluff. No affiliate links. Just real experience.
Okay… now let’s talk Titans tickets.
🎉 The Backstory
I wanted to surprise my guys with Titans tickets — lower bowl, great seats, the whole thing. But NFL tickets aren’t cheap, and you know me… I’m not paying full price when stacking exists.
So I stacked everything I had.
And the result?
Two lower‑bowl Titans tickets for less than $10 out of pocket.
Yes. Really.
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👉 Read the Beginner Guide here: Beginner Points & Miles Guide
🔥 The Exact Stack I Used
1. Paze: $20 Off $150
Paze was running a promo: spend $150, get $20 off instantly. My tickets were $170 → Paze dropped it to $150.
2. CSR StubHub Credit: $150 Back
Because I used my Chase Sapphire Reserve, I get a $150 annual StubHub credit.
So that $150 charge? → I get all $150 back.
Meaning: My out‑of‑pocket so far = $0.
3. Rakuten: 5x Back
I clicked through Rakuten before buying, because of course I did. StubHub was offering 5x.
So I earned: 5x on the $150 purchase → paid out in Amex points.
4. Paze: 10x Back for Paying With Paze
Because I paid with Paze, I also earn 10x back on the purchase.
So now I’m earning:
5x Rakuten
10x Paze
CSR base points
On a purchase I’m getting fully reimbursed for.
This is stacking at its finest.
💵 Final Out‑of‑Pocket
After the Paze discount + CSR credit:
Two lower‑bowl Titans tickets → under $10 out of pocket.
This is why stacking matters.
🧠 Why This Stack Works
Because it uses three different types of stacking:
Instant discounts (Paze)
Statement credits (CSR StubHub)
Points multipliers (Rakuten + Paze + CSR)
Most people only use one. Stacking all three is how you turn $170 NFL tickets into a $10 win.
🏈 Why You Should Care
This isn’t just about Titans tickets. This works for:
Concerts
Broadway shows
Comedy tours
NHL, NBA, MLB, MLS
Festivals
Any event sold through StubHub
If you have the CSR + Paze + Rakuten combo, you can replicate this all year long.
If you’re sitting on perks you’re not using, you’re leaving money on the table. This stack wasn’t complicated — it was just smart. And you can do this with concerts, sports, comedy shows, and more.
⭐ Tools I Used
Paze – digital wallet with stacking promos
Rakuten – cash back portal that pays out in Amex points
Chase Sapphire Reserve – includes the $150 StubHub credit
StubHub – event ticket marketplace
💳 Full Disclosure (Part 2 — Because It Matters)
The Chase Sapphire Reserve has a hefty annual fee. I’m not telling you to get this card — that’s not my brand, and I only recommend cards I personally carry and use.
But if you already have the CSR?
You need to use your perks.
This Titans ticket stack was a perfect example of that. The $150 StubHub credit is one of those perks people forget about or accidentally let expire.
Not me. Not you. Not anyone who’s here to leave no point (or perk) left behind.
✨ About the Author
Julie Davis is the travel hacker behind No Point Left Behind, where she teaches families how to travel more while spending less — using real strategies she personally uses every day. She’s a carry‑on‑only, Lazy Girl traveler who has booked almost every flight since 2019 on points and has had multiple Chase Sapphire travel insurance claims paid (because real life happens).
Julie travels with her husband Brandon, her college‑aged sons Tanner and Finn, and her retired parents — the unofficial mascots of the blog. Whether it’s cruises, national parks, or long‑haul trips booked entirely on miles, Julie shares the exact systems her family uses. No gatekeeping. No overwhelm. No complicated math.
