2026 World Cup: free tickets included with bookings for selected Airbnb listings in the 16 host cities

Airbnb is activating its partnership with FIFA for the 2026 World Cup by offering free tickets to the tournament as part of bookings for selected accommodations in the 16 host cities, the Californian home-sharing platform announced on 11 June 2026, the day the competition kicks off.

"Averaging $385 (€333) per night, these homes will be available to book over tournament dates taking place in each city, from group and knockout stages to the World Cup final, with free tickets appearing as a highlight at the top of the home’s listing page," according to Airbnb. This initiative will run throughout every stage of the tournament, from group stage matches to the final.

Airbnb became a FIFA sponsor for the Club World Cup 2025, the 2026 World Cup and the Women's World Cup 2027, on 12 June 2025. As part of the 2026 World Cup, for which the platform is an official supporter (for North America), "Airbnb hosts and guests will have received over 1,300 free tickets—from surprise tickets gifted to guests already booked during the group stage, to tickets now included with select future stays in all…