Airbnb Offers $750 Bonus for New World Cup Hosts

Residents of 16 host cities can earn thousands by renting out homes during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Airbnb is offering a $750 bonus to new hosts in any of the 16 host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico who welcome their first guests between now and July 31, 2026. This is on top of the estimated $3,000 on average that residents of host cities can earn by renting out their homes during the tournament, according to a Deloitte study. The incentive is part of Airbnb's effort to boost home sharing supply to meet surging demand for World Cup stays, which has increased by 80% on average compared to the same time last year.

Why it matters

The 2026 World Cup is expected to draw millions of international visitors to North America, creating a huge opportunity for residents of host cities to earn extra income by renting out their homes on Airbnb. This incentive program aims to encourage more people to become Airbnb hosts and capitalize on the influx of tourists, which could have a significant economic impact on local communities.

The details

Airbnb is offering the $750 bonus to any new entire home hosts in the 16 World Cup host cities who welcome their first guests between now and July 31, 2026. The eligible cities include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Monterrey, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, and Vancouver. A Deloitte study found that residents of these host cities can earn an average of $3,000 by renting out their homes during the World Cup, with the highest earners in New York/New Jersey ($5,700) and Los Angeles ($5,100).

  • Airbnb is offering the $750 bonus to new hosts who welcome their first guests between now and July 31, 2026.
  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place in June of that year.

The players

Airbnb

An American company that operates an online marketplace for lodging, primarily homestays for vacation rentals, and tourism activities.

Deloitte

A global professional services network that provides audit, consulting, tax, and advisory services to many of the world's largest businesses, organizations, and governments.

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What they’re saying

“As the world's biggest sporting event comes to North America, Airbnb is launching its biggest new host incentive ever. Demand for World Cup stays on Airbnb is surging, giving residents of host cities the opportunity to boost their incomes by sharing their homes and the communities they love. There's truly never been a better time to become a host on Airbnb.”

— Dave Stephenson, Chief Business Officer at Airbnb (timesnewsnetworks.com)

What’s next

Airbnb has provided a full list of eligible zip codes for the $750 bonus on its website. New hosts in the 16 World Cup host cities have until July 31, 2026 to welcome their first guests and claim the incentive.

The takeaway

Airbnb's new host incentive program presents a unique opportunity for residents of World Cup host cities to earn substantial extra income by renting out their homes to the influx of international tourists. This could provide a significant economic boost to local communities and encourage more people to become Airbnb hosts.