Airbnb and FIFA recently announced a partnership spanning three tournaments that will deliver unforgettable travel experiences to fans, alongside economic opportunities for local communities and valuable support for host cities.
During the three-year partnership, Airbnb will serve as an Official Partner for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 that kicks off this weekend; an Official Supporter for the FIFA World Cup in 2026 in North America; and an Official Supporter for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027. Airbnb will offer Official Fan Accommodation on its platform globally for these three FIFA tournaments.
With Airbnb Experiences, fans can also experience the tournament engaging with soccer legends like Tim Howard (who is hosting an Airbnb Experience during FIFA Club World Cup 2025) – as well as FIFA experts.
Over 380,000 guests are expected to use Airbnb for stays during the FIFA World Cup 26, generating an estimated economic impact of $3.6 billion for host city economies, according to a study by Deloitte. FIFA has launched a $5 million Host City Impact Program established by Airbnb to support initiatives that benefit local communities.
About 25,000 Airbnb guests are expected to stay in New York and New Jersey and surrounding areas during FIFA World Cup 26 and contribute to a total economic impact of $288 million. The Deloitte study estimates Airbnb hosts in the New York-New Jersey region may collectively earn up to $20 million, or an average $5,700 per host over the duration of the event. Airbnb will also contribute to broader local economic development by generating the equivalent of nearly 1,140 full-time jobs, the Deloitte study said.
“The World Cup brings the world together — and so do we,” said Brian Chesky, Airbnb co-founder and CEO. “Airbnb is proud to partner with FIFA to offer fans once-in-a-lifetime experiences during the tournaments—while welcoming hundreds of thousands of guests during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and driving meaningful economic impact for local communities.”
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, featuring the top club teams from six continents, kicks off this weekend with games at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford; Miami Gardens, Florida; Cincinnati; Pasadena, California; and Seattle. The club tournament will include 63 games across 11 U.S. cities before the final is played at MetLife on July 13.
Next year, the 2026 Men’s World Cup featuring the globe’s top national teams comes to 16 cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium will also host eight of the 104 games, including the final set for July 19, 2026.
The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup games will be played in Brazil.
“We’re delighted to welcome Airbnb to FIFA, and we’re thrilled that it is taking on such a key role in the three groundbreaking tournaments coming up,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will be a defining competition for generations to come and will reshape club football.
“Meanwhile, the FIFA World Cup 26 will be the biggest tournament in history, with 48 teams competing across three host nations,” Infantino said. “Then, one year later, the FIFA Women’s World Cup will be held in South America for the first time. Having a travel leader such as Airbnb by our side is special. Together, we’ll continue to see football unite the world.”
