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Select Airbnb stays in Miami now come with free World Cup tickets

Forget resale prices: some Miami rentals now come with seats at the biggest soccer tournament on Earth.

Laura Ratliff
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Laura Ratliff
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Photograph: Courtesy of Airbnb | Airbnb listing with World Cup tickets.
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Finding a place to stay during the FIFA World Cup is one thing. But finding a place to stay that also gets you into the stadium? That's a much rarer travel hack.

Select Airbnb stays in Miami come with complimentary FIFA World Cup 2026 match tickets, as part of a new promotion that bundles accommodations and seats at Hard Rock Stadium into a single booking. While the first wave of Miami listings tied to Group Stage and Round of 32 matches was released on June 10, a new batch tied to the city's Quarterfinal matches is scheduled to become available on July 1.

The new Airbnb initiative spans all 16 World Cup host cities across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Throughout the tournament, more than 1,300 tickets will be distributed to hosts and guests, including hundreds tied to stays in Miami. The tickets cover matches from the group stage through the final, with select home teams releasing inventory in waves throughout June and July.

To snag tickets, search for accommodations on World Cup match dates and keep an eye out for listings marked with a soccer ball icon. Those properties include complimentary tickets for everyone on the booking. Once the reservation is confirmed, hosts provide instructions on how guests can access their match tickets.

"Airbnb hosts don't just offer you a place to stay—they provide a more authentic way to experience a destination," said Dave Stephenson, Airbnb’s chief business officer of Airbnb. "And this World Cup, they're doing something extraordinary: helping fans follow their teams wherever the tournament takes them, with select homes including free tickets in every host city."

The first round of eligible listings became available June 10 and covered Group Stage and Round of 32 matches in select host cities, including Miami. Additional ticket-inclusive stays tied to the Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Final will roll out over the coming weeks.

According to Airbnb, guests using the platform are projected to generate $384 million in economic impact for the city during the tournament, the second-highest total among all host cities. The company also says Miami ranks second among U.S. host cities for Gen Z visitors, with travelers from Argentina, Colombia and Brazil expected to be among the largest international groups descending on South Florida.

For hosts participating in the program, the giveaway adds another layer to the World Cup experience. "I grew up playing soccer—it's been part of my life since I could walk," said Airbnb host Federico Zimmerman. "Getting to share that love of the game with guests, and actually get them into a World Cup match, is something I never could have imagined when I first listed my home on Airbnb."

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