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Airbnb Will Pay You $750 to List Your Home for the World Cup

February 24, 2026

Airbnb just launched its biggest new host incentive ever.

Demand for World Cup accommodations is skyrocketing. Searches in World Cup host cities are up 80%.

Airbnb's solution? A $750 bonus to new hosts who list an entire home in any of the 16 tournament cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Here's everything you need to know.

How Airbnb's $750 New Host Bonus Works

The program is simple: list a qualifying property, complete a reservation, and get paid.

According to Airbnb's official terms, eligible hosts who publish a listing for an entire home in a World Cup host city and complete a booking of at least $100 before July 31, 2026, will receive a $750 bonus (or local equivalent).

The payout arrives within 45 days of the completed stay.

Who Is Eligible for Airbnb's $750 World Cup Bonus?

To qualify, you must:

Be a new host on Airbnb (or have no active home listings as of February 1, 2026)
Publish a listing for an entire home (private rooms don't count)
Be located in an eligible event zone—meaning one of the 16 World Cup host cities
Complete a reservation with a total price of at least $100 USD (before taxes) on or before July 31, 2026

Important:

Bookings canceled by either the guest or host don't count
Each eligible host can receive one reward only
Airbnb reserves the right to verify eligibility and withhold payment if fraud or abuse is suspected

Eligible Cities for the $750 New Host Bonus

The 16 World Cup host cities across North America:

USA (11 cities):

Atlanta
Boston
Dallas
Houston
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Miami
New York/New Jersey
Philadelphia
San Francisco Bay Area
Seattle

Mexico (3 cities):

Guadalajara
Mexico City
Monterrey

Canada (2 cities):

Vancouver
Toronto

If you live in or near any of these cities, you're in the zone.

How Can Airbnb Hosts Earn During the World Cup

The $750 bonus is just the beginning.

A Deloitte report estimates that hosts could earn an average of $3,000 USD by renting their space during the World Cup. In high-demand markets, that number can climb past $5,000.

Here are the cities with the highest estimated average earnings:

New York/New Jersey - $5,700
Boston - $5,200
Los Angeles - $5,100
Miami - $5,000
Dallas - $4,400
Seattle - $3,800
Atlanta - $3,700

Between the bonus and booking revenue, new hosts have a real opportunity to turn the tournament into a significant payday. And these figures are just averages—with the right amenities and premium features, hosts could earn even more.

How to Create a Listing That Actually Gets Booked

To compete with established hosts and hundreds of new listings, you need to stand out. Here are a few tips from our guide to creating listings that get booked:

1. Get incredible photos

Professional photos make or break your listing. Use natural light, shoot at eye level, and show every room. Listings with professional photos book faster and at higher rates. Showcase experience-driven amenities and vibrant colors to catch the eye. Forget the 5-photo minimum—upload as many as you can. It's tempting to launch with cellphone photos, but don't. Your photos will make or break your listing.

2. Write a World Cup-optimized title

Include keywords like "near [stadium]," "close to Fan Zone," or "game room." Update your title for the World Cup. Strong headings include at least 3 key amenities or features.

3. Write a detailed description

Go long and get specific. Cover sleeping arrangements, transportation options, and nearby attractions. Explain every amenity. Most World Cup travelers are families or large groups—highlight group-friendly and family-friendly features. Your listing should answer every question before a guest asks.

4. Price it right

As a new listing, competitive pricing is smart. But check competitors or use dynamic pricing tools like PriceLabs to get the right rate based on demand. Don't severely underprice your Airbnb just because you're new.

5. Turn on Instant Book

You can keep it off for your first few bookings if you're nervous. But for a high-demand event like the World Cup with lots of international travelers, guests appreciate easy, friction-free booking.

6. Respond fast

Airbnb rewards fast replies. Aim to respond within an hour. Guests won't wait around if it takes you half a day to get back to them.

Read our 2026 FIFA World Cup Airbnb Hosting guide to learn everything you need to know about guest booking patterns, match dates, pricing strategies, and ways to position yourself as the top choice for hosts.

Tools to Streamline Your New Airbnb Business for the World Cup

Starting strong means setting up systems that save you time. Here are the tools successful hosts use:

Get free feedback on your listing from Rob.

First things first: Sign up with our special link for free listing feedback from Rob before you go live.

Get the best rate with PriceLabs.

Set rates based on real demand and market data. That's a must for World Cup pricing.

👉 Get 30 days free with our PriceLabs promo code

Automate messages with a PMS.

Use a property management system to control your calendar and automate welcome notes, checkout reminders, and review requests so your Airbnb doesn't drive you crazy. Use our free Airbnb guest message templates to get started.

👉Join Guesty here for a discount

Understand your market with AirDNA.

Get data and insights for your city. See what works, what similar properties earn, and what guests want.

👉 Get 10% off with our AirDNA promo code

Protect your property with Steadily.

Short-term rental insurance that actually covers hosting.

👉 Get insured with Steadily

Read our full Airbnb automation guide here for more tools and apps.

Ready to Launch a Top-Performing Airbnb?

The World Cup is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for new hosts. Between the $750 bonus, strong booking demand, and the chance to connect with travelers from around the world, there's never been a better time to start.

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