Sporting Goods merchants: where each card earns

Browse 174 merchants and sub-categories, then see which cards earn the most at each brand.

174 merchantsBy CardRewards.ai EditorialData as of November 13, 2026

Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank

Sporting Goods groups 174 merchants — including the brands most readers ask about. Browse sub-categories and brands first; U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card is the current top pick at 5.0¢ per dollar, with no annual fee.

Top 5 cards for Sporting Goods

  1. 1
    U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card
    U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® CardU.S. Bank5% cash back on Sporting Goods · no annual fee
  2. 2
    Bilt Palladium Card
    Bilt Palladium CardCardless2x Bilt Rewards on everything · $495 annual fee
  3. 3
    Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
    Capital One Venture Rewards Credit CardCapital One2x Capital One Miles on everything · $95 annual fee
  4. 4
    Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature Card
    Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature CardElan Financial2% cash back on everything · no annual fee
  5. 5
    Citi Double Cash Card
    Citi Double Cash CardCiti2% cash back on everything · no annual fee

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Frequently asked

What credit card has the highest cash back on sporting goods?
U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card ranks #1 in our scoring for sporting goods at 5.0¢ per dollar — no annual fee. The ranking factors in earn rate, welcome offer value, and redemption flexibility, net of the fee.
How are these cards ranked?
Effective value per dollar — earn rate × points value (cents per point), plus amortized welcome offer value and credit offsets, net of the annual fee. Numbers reflect typical redemptions, not best-case outliers.
What's the most popular sub-category under Sporting Goods?
Ab Wheels & Rollers — 0 merchants. Drill in for category-specific recommendations.

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