A new initiative on Airbnb is giving away over 1,300 entries for the 2026 World Cup to those who book accommodation. Here’s how it works
Despite the sad absence (for the third time in a row) of Italy at the event, the 2026 World Cup retains its unique charm. The national team is very different from a club team: the fact of representing one’s country adds an additional motivation which often gives rise to heroic, unexpected performances, sometimes even apparently impossible victories.
For this reason, fans from all over the world gather en masse to live on site this type of unrepeatable emotions. Find accommodation and a ticket for the World Cup in one fell swoop is Airbnb’s new bet. Across the 16 tournament cities, several hosts are offering free match admissions to those who book at their facility. The initiative boasts over 1,300 coupons available for selected stays (starting from an average of $385 per night), covering the entire event calendar: from the group stage matches up to the grand final in New York/New Jersey.
Airbnb’s offer in view of the 2026 World Cup
“Hosts don’t just offer accommodation – they help guests experience a destination in an authentic way,” he says Dave Stephenson, Chief Business Officer of Airbnb. «For the World Cup, some of them are making this experience even more special, giving fans and enthusiasts all the excitement of the most anticipated football competition ever».
Ticket-inclusive stays are already available for the group stage and round of 16. As the competition heats up, new booking opportunities will open match by match:
• Round of 16 – from June 18th (Philadelphia, Houston, New York/New Jersey, Mexico City, Dallas and Seattle)
• Quarter-finals – from July 1st (Boston, Los Angeles, Miami and Kansas City)
• Semifinals – from July 9th (Dallas and Atlanta)
• Final – from July 16th (New York/New Jersey)
To book, simply search for accommodation in the host cities during the match dates: the participating adverts are easily recognizable by the icon balloon-shaped on the announcement page. Tickets are included for all guests on the reservation, up to a maximum of 6 people, and after confirmation of the stay the hosts will share the information necessary to access them.
