KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - World Cup fans who book a select Airbnb stay in Kansas City could score free FIFA Match tickets.
Airbnb announced on Wednesday, June 10, that select stays in Kansas City will include free FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets as part of a tournament-wide initiative spanning all 16 host cities.
Listings with free tickets will feature a soccer ball icon at the top of the listing page, and tickets are included for each guest in the party, according to the service.
Airbnb noted that stays average $385 per night. Hosts and guests across all host cities will receive more than 1,300 free tickets throughout the tournament - including hundreds in Kansas City alone.
Some guests who have already booked during the Group Stage will also receive surprise tickets, Airbnb added.
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When to search for Kansas City listings
Airbnb said it will release ticket-included homes in waves, aligned with tournament stages:
- Group Stage & Knockout Round of 32 - Available now (June 10), including Kansas City
- Round of 16 - Available June 18
- Quarterfinals - Available July 1, including Kansas City
- Semifinals - Available July 9
- FIFA World Cup Final - Available July 16
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To find a listing, the service said to search for stays on match dates on Airbnb.com. Look for the soccer ball icon on the listing page.
Once a booking is confirmed, the host will share details on how to access the tickets.
Kansas City’s World Cup moment - by the numbers
New data from Airbnb highlights the role Kansas City is expected to play during the tournament:
- $105 million - Projected economic impact from Airbnb guests in Kansas City, supporting an estimated 403 full-time equivalent jobs.
- No. 1 for new host growth - Kansas City ranks first among all 16 World Cup host cities globally for year-over-year growth in new hosts
- Top international visitors are arriving from Ecuador, Argentina and Mexico - with 20% of international guests extending their travel to book additional Airbnb stays beyond Kansas City
- 60% of Kansas City hosts are women - the highest share among all U.S. host cities in the data set
To search for Kansas City World Cup stays, click HERE.
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