Four group-stage matches, one Round of 32 match and one Round of 16 match will be staged in Seattle as part of the 2026 World Cup.
Airbnb created a tool for Seattle homeowners: This is how much a house is worth in the area during the World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, which runs through to July 19.
48 teams will compete in 104 games in the expanded competition with more teams meaning more games, more games equals more fans and more fans leads to more accomodation demand.
Seattle’s World Cup signage has people doing a double take. WA what do you think? pic.twitter.com/kiJeM9jdle
— SEATTLESUBMISSIONS (@SEATTLESUBMISS) June 14, 2026
To help local residents capitalize on the 750,000 visitors expected in the Pacific Northwest, Airbnb has launched a specific Host Earnings Calculator for the 2026 World Cup.
The tool provides individualized estimates based on your specific address, the number of bedrooms, and which of the six matches at Seattle’s Lumen Field you plan to host for.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has arrived in Seattle, and fans without tickets to the six matches at Seattle Stadium have no shortage of options to catch the action.https://t.co/TS47mUwqOv
— MyNorthwest (@Mynorthwest) June 15, 2026
Potential PNW earnings
According to the latest projections from Deloitte and Airbnb’s internal data for the tournament period:
Most Seattle-area hosts are expected to net an average of $3,800 during the tournament window with larger “entire home” listings in high-demand neighborhoods (like Pioneer Square, SODO, or Capitol Hill) are seeing projected earnings as high as $11,000.
The average daily rate in Seattle is currently pacing at $653 for World Cup dates—a 135% increase over the city’s typical summer average of $278.
Summer in Seattle ☀️
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) June 14, 2026
WORLD CUP WATCH PARTIES ➡️ https://t.co/UXA2Tt5ad4 pic.twitter.com/xhQBzDXPbI
At present, booking rates for the “Seattle window” are already between 30 percent and 62 percent, depending on the specific match week.
Airbnb requirements
While the earning potential is high, Seattle has strict regulations for short-term rentals that will be heavily enforced during the World Cup.
HAPPENING TODAY: In just a few hours, the first of 6 FIFA World Cup matches will officially kick off in Seattle.
— Steve McCarron KOMO (@SteveTVNews) June 15, 2026
The city is expecting 100,000 fans in and around the stadium.
As our @TyCunningtonTV reports, Pioneer Square will be the heart of the action. pic.twitter.com/EQCtnTxKyX
To host legally, you must have a Seattle Business License Tax Certificate and a Short-Term Rental Regulatory License. The permit fee is approximately $75 per unit.
Hosting without these permits can lead to significant daily fines, and Airbnb has integrated permit verification into the listing process for the tournament.
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