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Airbnb Offers $750 to Recruit New Hosts for World Cup Stays as Boston-Area Interest Surges

Airbnb projects thousands of fans booking around Boston, opening a near‑term earning opportunity for residents who can legally list entire homes.

Overview

  • Airbnb says it expects about 17,000 guests to book stays in the Boston region for World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium.
  • New entire‑home hosts in designated event zones who welcome their first guests by July 31, 2026 qualify for a $750 bonus.
  • Searches for stays in the 16 North American host cities have risen about 80% year over year, according to Airbnb data.
  • A Deloitte study commissioned by Airbnb estimates up to $210 million in collective host earnings, averaging $3,000 per host, with Boston hosts around $5,200.
  • Local rules constrain supply, with Foxborough confirming short‑term rentals are not permitted under its zoning bylaws.