Get VIP T20 cricket tickets for Hilton Honors points

Hilton Honors is offering VIP hospitality tickets to the T20 cricket double header at Emirates Old Trafford on 2nd June. The cost is 75,000 points for two people.

You will see Lancashire Lightning vs Derbyshire Falcons and Lancashire Thunder vs The Blaze.

Here’s the full package:

Join Cricketing legend Dane Vilas, plus other guests in An Audience With session at Emirates Old Trafford. Engage in insightful discussion around pertinent topics in the world of cricket before asking them your own questions.

Your experience will begin with a pitch-side view of the warmup, before you and your guest enjoy the men’s and women’s T20 Double Header, as Lancashire Lightning welcome Derbyshire Falcons, which is followed by Lancashire Thunder vs The Blaze, alongside some other very special guests.

Throughout this experience, you’ll be treated to a complimentary open bar, a two-course buffet lunch and mid-innings snack. Located in Jimmy’s Bar, a premium private space where you will be joined by other Hilton Honors members, where you can sit back and relax on the terrace while watching the Men’s and Women’s T20 Double Header with excellent, elevated views of the action!

This is a ‘buy it now’ redemption and there are 10 pairs of tickets available for 75,000 Hilton Honors points. We’d value these at £250 so it feels like a good value deal.

There are also three packages being auctioned which come with a one night stay at Hilton Garden Inn Emirates Old Trafford on 2nd June.

You can redeem for tickets on the Hilton Experiences page here.

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How to earn Hilton Honors points and status from UK credit cards (September 2025)

There are various ways of earning Hilton Honors points from UK credit and debit cards.  Many cards also have generous sign-up bonuses.

There are two dedicated Hilton Honors debit cards. These are especially attractive when spending abroad due to the 0% or 0.5% FX fee, depending on card.

You also receive FREE Hilton Honors status for as long as you hold the debit cards – Gold status with the Plus card and Silver status with the basic card. This is a great reason to apply even if you rarely use it.

We reviewed the Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card here and reviewed the Hilton Honors Debit Card here.

You can apply for either card here.

NEW: Hilton Honors Plus Debit

10,000 bonus points, Hilton Gold status and NO FX fees Read our full review

NEW: Hilton Honors Debit

2,500 bonus points, Hilton Silver status and 0.5% FX fees Read our full review

There is another way of getting Hilton Honors status, and earning Hilton Honors points, from a payment card.

Holders of The Platinum Card from American Express receive FREE Hilton Honors Gold status for as long as they hold the card.  It also comes with Marriott Bonvoy Gold, Radisson Rewards Premium and MeliaRewards Gold status.

We reviewed The Platinum Card from American Express in detail here and you can apply here.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 14th October 2025, the sign-up bonus on The Platinum Card from American Express is increased to 80,000 Membership Rewards points. This would convert to 160,000 Hilton Honors points! The spend target is changed to £10,000 within SIX months of approval. T&C apply. Click here to apply.

The Platinum Card from American Express

80,000 bonus points and great travel benefits – for a large fee Read our full review

You can also earn Hilton Honors points indirectly with:

• American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card (20,000 bonus Amex points)
• The American Express Rewards Credit Card (10,000 bonus Amex points)

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 14th October 2025, the sign-up bonus on the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card is doubled to 40,000 Membership Rewards points. This would convert to 80,000 Hilton Honors points! The spend target is changed to £5,000 within SIX months of approval. T&C apply. Click here to apply.

and for small business owners:

• The American Express Business Gold Card (20,000 bonus Amex points)
• The American Express Business Platinum Card (50,000 bonus Amex points)

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 14th October 2025, the sign-up bonus on The American Express Business Gold Card is TRIPLED to 60,000 Membership Rewards points. This would convert to 120,000 Hilton Honors points! The spend target is changed to £6,000 within three months of approval. The card remains free for the first year. T&C apply. Click here to apply.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 14th October 2025, the sign-up bonus on The American Express Business Platinum Card is increased to 120,000 Membership Rewards points. This would convert to 240,000 Hilton Honors points! The spend target is changed to £12,000 within three months of approval. T&C apply. Click here to apply.

The conversion rate from American Express to Hilton Honors points is 1:2.

Click here to read our detailed summary of all UK credit cards which can be used to earn Hilton Honors points.