FIFA World Cup 2026™ set to be Airbnb’s biggest-ever event
Key Takeaways
- More guests are booked to stay on Airbnb during the tournament than at any event before
- Majority of available or booked tournament-time listings cost under $500 a night
- Airbnb reveals most affordable host city neighborhoods for last-minute stays
Key Takeaways
- More guests are booked to stay on Airbnb during the tournament than at any event before
- Majority of available or booked tournament-time listings cost under $500 a night
- Airbnb reveals most affordable host city neighborhoods for last-minute stays
As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ approaches, Airbnb can today reveal that the biggest sporting event on the planet is set to be the biggest hosting event in Airbnb’s history — surpassing the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.
Our data shows that the number of guests expected to stay on Airbnb during the tournament is on track to exceed estimates made by Deloitte1, and that more guests are booked to stay in host city homes during the tournament than at any event before2.
Our community has also grown ahead of the tournament. Since beginning outreach in October 2025, over 100,000 homes have listed on Airbnb in host cities for the first time3, and around one in six guests booking tournament-time stays is a first-time Airbnb user4.
Nations leading the last-minute bookings charge
With the tournament kick-off just one month away, millions of fans are getting ready to pack their bags for the trip of a lifetime, while others are busy booking last-minute stays close to the action.
Our data shows that the nations seeing the biggest increases in last-minute tournament-time bookings on the platform5 are:
- France
- Costa Rica
- Spain
And the host cities seeing the biggest increases in bookings on the platform as the tournament nears6 are:
- Philadelphia
- Mexico City
- Miami
Affordable stays for under $500 a night
For those yet to book a place to stay, there’s no need to panic: new Airbnb data released today shows that 77% of entire-home listings still available for tournament-time stays are priced at under $500 a night7.
That’s great news for fans looking for last-minute affordable places to stay — especially families and groups who want to stay together without breaking the bank.
For those who have already booked stays, Airbnb data also shows that 86% of entire-home listings were snapped up for less than $500 a night8.
The most affordable host city neighborhoods
To support budget-savvy travelers looking for last-minute stays, we are today highlighting host city neighborhoods with some of the highest shares of entire-home listings available for under $500 a night9.
And to help guests get started with their search, we are sharing a selection of affordable, available-to-book listings for each host city:
Atlanta, GA, United States
Boston, MA, United States
Dallas, TX, United States
Guadalajara, Mexico
Houston, TX, United States
Kansas City, MO, United States
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Mexico City, Mexico
Miami, FL, United States
Monterrey, Mexico
New York New Jersey, United States
Philadelphia, PA, United States
San Francisco Bay Area, CA, United States
Seattle, WA, United States
Toronto, Canada
Vancouver, Canada
Dave Stephenson, Chief Business Officer at Airbnb, said:
“The biggest sporting event on the planet is set to be the biggest hosting event in Airbnb history. For those yet to book, the good news is that Airbnb stays don’t have to break the bank — the majority of available listings are under $500 a night. And every booking puts money in the pockets of local hosts. It’s a win for fans, and a win for the families and communities hosting the world.”
Guests who are planning their travels for the tournament can discover unique places to stay and things to do at airbnb.com/fifa.