Want Free World Cup Tickets? Airbnb Is Giving Them Away With Select Bookings

Airbnb is giving away World Cup tickets with some match-day bookings

With the largest football event kicking off today, fans in the US, Mexico and Canada will be able to secure their seats without spending a dime by booking stays in one of the 16 host cities.

Want Free World Cup Tickets? Airbnb Is Giving Them Away With Select Bookings

Amid FIFA World Cup ticket troubles, the short-term rental company is offering fans free tickets with select bookings priced, on average, at $385 a night.

Airbnb giving away World Cup tickets with select home bookings — here’s what to know

The men’s soccer championship begins June 11 at Mexico City Stadium

Airbnb Hosts Are Giving Away Free 2026 World Cup Tickets in 16 Cities

Airbnb is giving soccer fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: select hosts in the 16 cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup are including free match tickets as part of guest stays. From the group stage through the final, travelers can now book accommodations that come with access to live matches in stadiums across North America.

Short-term rental demand in Seattle is down before World Cup. Can free tickets change that?

The news comes as Airbnb announced that select homes will include free tickets to the World Cup through June and July.

Short-term rental demand in Seattle down before World Cup - The Daily Chronicle

Out of the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup’s 16 host cities, Seattle is seeing the least growth in demand for short-term rentals around game days. In fact, demand for short-term rentals in Seattle on World Cup game dates is down 2% year over year, according to AirDNA data released Monday. Total bookings are down 4.4% from a year ago. The number is a contrast to other host cities, where demand for World Cup dates is up 16% year over year, with the stee…