Airbnb offers free tickets for the 2026 World Cup: how to get them
Some Airbnb accommodations will offer free tickets to the 2026 World Cup. Find out how to get a ticket and which cities it applies to
If you didn't make any reservations in hotels or shared sites at any of the 2026 FIFA World Cup venues, because you didn't have tickets for any of their matches, Airbnb may be your last chance to attend the football party. The lodging company is offering free tickets to tournament matches when you reserve select venues. We explain how this promotion works so you can try your luck.
Through a statement, Airbnb reported that some participating accommodations in the 16 host cities will include tickets at no additional cost for the matches played in each destination. This way, guests will be able to follow their favorite teams while enjoying a local stay during the competition.
“Airbnb hosts don't just offer lodging, they provide a more authentic way to experience a destination,” said Dave Stephenson, Airbnb's chief commercial officer. “And during this World Cup, they are doing something extraordinary: helping fans follow their teams wherever the tournament takes them, with select accommodations that include free tickets in all host cities.”
How to get free tickets to the 2026 World Cup on Airbnb
The process to access this promotion is relatively simple. Those interested should search for accommodations available during the match dates in the corresponding host city through the Airbnb application or through their website.
Properties that are part of the initiative will be identified with a soccer ball icon at the top of the advertisement. Once the accommodation is located, the user must select the travel dates, register the number of guests and complete the reservation.
Airbnb noted that tickets are included for each person registered for the stay. After confirming the reservation, the host will provide instructions to access the tickets.
The platform revealed that more than 1,300 free tickets related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup will have been distributed between hosts and guests.
How much do accommodations cost with tickets included?
According to the company, participating properties will have an average price of $385 per night. These stays will be available during the dates on which World Cup matches are held in each host city.
In addition to tickets, Airbnb highlighted that fans will be able to access prime locations within the stadiums, as included tickets will offer premium seating and outstanding views of the pitch.
The program includes different modalities. Some tickets have already been delivered as a surprise to travelers who had booked accommodation during the group stage, while others will be included in new reservations made for the different stages of the championship.
Dates to reserve accommodation with World Cup tickets
The Airbnb promotion is available for all applicable dates in the group stage, round of 32 and through to the final.
Group stage and round of 32
Reservations available from June 10, 2026. For the group stage, the 16 World Cup host cities participate.
In the round of 32, ticketed accommodation will be available at:
Round of 16
Reservations available from June 18, 2026_
Quarter finals
Reservations available from July 1, 2026:
Semifinals
Reservations available from July 9, 2026:
World Cup Final
Reservations available from July 16, 2026:
The company also announced exclusive fan experiences during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with activities designed to bring visitors closer to the atmosphere of football's biggest tournament.
The 2026 World Cup starts today and, if you hope to be part of this great event, Airbnb could be one of your last options to get a ticket. Look for the soccer ball in the ads and enjoy one of the biggest sporting events on the planet.