Mastercard Launches MLB All-Star Game Sweepstakes Exclusively at BJ’s Wholesale Club

One winner and a guest will head to Miami for the 2017 MLB All-Star
Game presented by Mastercard

PURCHASE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mastercard cardholders will have a chance to win a trip for two to the
2017 MLB® All-Star Game® in Miami when they use a Mastercard at BJ’s
Wholesale Club locations (including gas) or online at BJs.com*, the
company announced today. The promotion runs now through May 3.

To enter, simply shop with a Mastercard credit, debit or prepaid card at
any BJ’s Club, BJ’s Gas® location or at BJs.com and be automatically
entered for a chance to go to Miami for the game in July, compliments of
Mastercard. Cardholders using a My BJ’s Perks® Mastercard will receive
two chances to win per transaction; one entry will be given to those
using any other Mastercard.

To begin the promotion, Mastercard will host events in select BJ’s
Wholesale Club locations April 29-30, 2017. Members will have the
opportunity to learn more about the MLB All-Star Sweepstakes and
participate in programs to win exciting giveaways and BJ’s gift cards.

“An exclusive experience, like the chance to attend the MLB All-Star
Game provided by Mastercard, is just another way BJ’s can offer
exceptional customer engagement and service,” said Stephanie
Meltzer-Paul, vice president, membership engagement, BJ’s Wholesale Club,

The Sweepstakes grand-prize winner will receive a four-day/three-night
trip for themselves and a guest to the 2017 MLB All-Star Week, including
round-trip air transportation, hotel accommodations for three nights,
two tickets to the MLB All-Star FanFest, two tickets to Gatorade
All-Star Workout Day featuring the T-Mobile Home Run Derby, two tickets
to the MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard, a tour of Miami, a
$600 Mastercard prepaid card, and more.

“The MLB All-Star Game is an incredible opportunity for baseball fans to
see today’s best players in action,” said Raja Rajamannar, chief
marketing and communications officer, Mastercard. “That’s why we are so
thrilled that our cardholders and BJ’s customers will have an exclusive
chance to experience one of the most exciting events in sports – the
Midsummer Classic.”

The 2017 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard will be played the
evening of Tuesday, July 11 at Marlins Park, home of the Miami Marlins,
and broadcast live on FOX at 7:30 p.m. ET. This year’s edition of the
T-Mobile Home Run Derby takes place the night prior and will be
broadcast live on ESPN.

About the MLB All-Star Game Sweepstakes presented by Mastercard with
BJ’s Wholesale Club

No Purchase Necessary. Void where prohibited. Open to U.S. residents,
18+ or the legal age of majority as of April 23, 2017. Debit PIN and
international transactions ineligible for automatic entry. Ends May 30,
2017. Restrictions apply. Visit BJsthrowastrike.com for Official Rules
and complete details.

About BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.

Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, BJ’s is the leading
operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States. The
company currently operates 214 clubs and 130 BJ’s Gas^®
locations in 15 states.

BJ’s provides a one-stop shopping destination filled with top-quality,
leading brands, including its exclusive Wellsley Farms and Berkley
Jensen brands, along with USDA Choice meats, premium produce and
delicious organics, many in supermarket sizes. BJ’s is also the only
major membership warehouse club to accept all manufacturers’ coupons
and, for greater convenience, offers the most payment options.

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BJ’s is wholly owned by affiliates of Leonard Green & Partners, CVC
Capital Partners and its management team.

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financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more
than 210 countries and territories. Mastercard products and solutions
make everyday commerce activities – such as shopping, traveling, running
a business and managing finances – easier, more secure and more
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Contacts

Mastercard Communications
Robyn Cottelli,
914-249-1347
robyn.cottelli@mastercard.com
or
BJ’s
Wholesale Club Communications
Kristy Houston,
774-512-5086
Kristy.houston@bjs.com