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.