It’s finally time for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which means it’s also finally time for tons of fun deals, discounts, and promotions, from rideshare apps to your favorite fast food spots. But what about the main event itself? Well, if you’ve booked or are booking an Airbnb across any of the 16 FIFA World Cup host cities this summer, you might be in serious luck.Â
Starting June 10, select Airbnb homes will be coming with free — yes, free — match tickets included with your stay. These could take you to your favorite team’s first match, the quarterfinals, or even the World Cup Final. Here’s what you need to know about Airbnb’s giveaway of free World Cup tickets, and how to get your chance to get yours.
According to Airbnb’s press release, this giveaway will see more than 1,300 free tickets going to Airbnb hosts and guests. You can book these homes over tournament dates taking place in each city — maybe it’s finally time to use up some of that PTO — with stays averaging $385 per night. All free tickets are premium seating with great pitch views, so don’t worry about being stuck behind a soundboard.
“Airbnb hosts don’t just offer you a place to stay — they provide a more authentic way to experience a destination,” said Dave Stephenson, Chief Business Officer of Airbnb, in the company’s press release announcing the giveaway. “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.”
How to get Airbnb’s free FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets
To score these free tickets, search for a stay on Airbnb on any match day in a host city. Homes that come with free tickets will feature a soccer ball icon as a highlight at the top of its listing page. Once you select your dates and party size and confirm the booking, you’re set! Tickets are included for each guest in the party, so don’t be shy about bringing your friends, partner, or family members. Once you’ve paid and confirmed, the Airbnb host will tell you how to access your new free tickets.Â
When to book your Airbnb World Cup stay
You can search for and book a stay in any host city throughout June and July that include free tickets to a local match. Homes will become available in five waves as the tournament progresses. For the World Cup Group Stage and Knockout Round of 32, you can book starting June 10; for the World Cup Round of 16, book starting June 18; for the World Cup Quarter Finals, bookings start on July 1; for the Semi Finals, July 9; and for the World Cup Final in New York New Jersey, booking begins on July 16.