Airbnb has announced a new booking deal that will provide guests with free tickets to the 2026 Fifa World Cup. The tournament, jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, begins on June 11 with an opening match between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City Stadium. The 48-team event will take place across 16 host cities, culminating in the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Throughout June and July, select Airbnb stays in these 16 cities will include complimentary tickets to a knockout-stage match for each guest. Listings featuring a football icon at the top of the page are part of the offer. Once a booking is confirmed, the host will provide details on how to access the tickets. More than 1,300 free tickets will be available to guests and hosts across different stages of the tournament.
“Airbnb hosts don’t just offer you a place to stay—they provide a more authentic way to experience a destination,” said Dave Stephenson, Airbnb’s Chief Business Officer. “And this World Cup, they’re doing something extraordinary: helping fans follow their teams wherever the tournament takes them, with select homes including free tickets in every host city.”
According to Airbnb, average booking prices during the World Cup are $385 per night. The offer launches just one day before the tournament begins, with properties in certain cities becoming available on specified dates. Meanwhile, the Financial Times reports that nearly 180,000 tickets are still available on Fifa’s official resale portals. Prices for even low-profile games in the US start at around $140, while regular seats for the US opener have reached $2,735—more than the cost of a seat at the 2022 World Cup final.
