What should I do with the ticket money?

I would save till the Covid19 is over and buy new tickets.

Why not pick another gift to send?

That’s a very generous gift!

I think sending $1600 cash or check is tacky.

You wouldn’t be buying a gift for “them,” you’d be buying a gift for your boyfriend.

Do you think his father expects to be included as a gift recipient?

Thank you for responding. Yeah thank you for confirming that giving money would be tacky, that’s what I was thinking too but didn’t want to seem rude by keeping the money. I think he the father would be expected to be included too since It was for both of them.

Maybe I got use the same amount for another gift for them.

@monkeybread123: Do you always give such generous gifts? Did the father ask for a gift too?

I am guessing you didn’t tell them about it. Maybe I’m wrong.
If they don’t know, don’t tell them now, it would make them feel bad.
If your boyfriend does know, why don’t you ask him if he would rather have a different gift now, or wait for a game he could attend.

I’d just send him a gift.

I am in somewhat the same predicament. Last Christmas I thought I would be different by giving “experiences” rather than just more stuff to store. I gave my son tickets to two performances and the same to my daughter. I gave my girlfriend tickets to a subscription series.

Most have been cancelled, so for my kids I told them we would follow up with a family trip once things open up. My girlfriend and I are waiting to see if things get rescheduled.

Spend some time thinking of something similar they would enjoy that they can look forward to.

Thank you all for your responses, they have really helped. I will use it for another gift/another similar experience that they can enjoy.