Airbnb and FIFA Announce Three-Event Partnership

Airbnb and FIFA have announced a partnership spanning three tournaments, delivering travel experiences for fans alongside economic opportunities for local communities and support for host cities.

During the three-year collaboration, Airbnb will serve as an official partner for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and an official supporter for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

“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. “Having a travel leader such as Airbnb by our side is special. Together, we’ll continue to see football unite the world.”

In addition to choosing from a variety of places to stay, guests can now explore Airbnb Experiences led by locals that spotlight regional traditions, hidden gems and the spirit of the host cities. The experiences range from cultural activities to opportunities to engage with football legends and experts through Airbnb Originals.

Fans can also choose VIP experiences with former US Soccer players, including joining a private training session with former goalkeeper Tim Howard, watching a FIFA Club World Cup game in the stands alongside Howard’s fellow US national-team player Cobi Jones or going behind the scenes with a pre-match analysis session hosted by an expert from FIFA’s Technical Study Group.

“The World Cup brings the world together — and so do we,” said Airbnb Chief Executive Officer Brian Chesky. “Airbnb is proud to collaborate with FIFA to offer fans once-in-a-lifetime experiences during the tournaments, while welcoming hundreds of thousands of guests during the FIFA World Cup 26 and producing a meaningful economic impact for local communities.”

According to a Deloitte study commissioned by Airbnb, over 380,000 Airbnb guests alone are expected to travel for next year’s World Cup, including more than 150,000 from the United States. Airbnb stays are expected to contribute $3.6 billion to host city economies.

Airbnb will also implement the Airbnb Host City Impact Program, a separate $5 million investment for the 2026 FIFA World Cup that will involve collaborating with host cities to fund initiatives that foster economic growth and enhance the overall event experience for residents and visitors.