A family of five staying within a 10-minute walk of the games during the first week of matches may spend as much as $25,000 on accommodation.
A family of five staying within a 10-minute walk of the matches may spend as much as $25,000 on a rental. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, now less than three months away, promises to be the most expensive in the tournament’s nearly century-long history.
And with nearlycash in are the North Texas short-term rental owners who have regarded the World Cup as a once-in-a-lifetime hosting opportunity. This comes after years of legal back-and-forth as various North Texas municipalities have attempted to ban the majority of short-term rentals through unsuccessful, legally dubious ordinances. in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have increased 260% compared to last year’s demand. Additionally, nearly 10% more listings have been put online to meet the demand. Arlington Shores Up Plans For STRs, Foreign Delegations Ahead of World Cup World Cup Host Cities Are Scrambling Due to Federal Funding Delays. Here’s Where Dallas Festivities Stand Still, that statistical wave has looked more like a trickle in reality. Dallas Short Term Rental Alliance spokesperson Linda Young assures us that interest in bookings during the World Cup dates remains high, but that some footie fans may be more of the last-minute-planning type. “We’re seeing strong search interest for FIFA dates, but not a broad wave of confirmed bookings yet. That matches what hosts are reporting on the ground — inquiries are up, but reservations are still slow,” Young said. “The current pattern is high interest and limited early conversions.”Hearing that it’s still a buyer’s market less than 80 days out from the tournament, we decided to poke around on Airbnb to see what options are available for those looking to come to Texas for the matches.In this scenario we’re looking for tickets during the first week of North Texas games, which would allow us to see The Netherlands vs. Japan and England vs. Croatia. We decided to look for a whole week because the tournament’s hype has led many hosts to implement a minimum-stay requirement that is typically at least three or four nights. The wife and three kids are along for the ride, of course. FIFA is a family affair. And with the kids in tow,be preferable. To meet these demands, there are a few STR options in the $5,500 range. In general, though, a majority of listings within walking distance of the stadium are significantly more expensive. For $23,000, you could stay in a tricked-out Arlington McMansion that is less than a 15-minute walk from the stadium. The five-bedroom abode boasts a hot tub, karaoke setup, firepit and minigolf course in the backyard. A four-bedroom townhouse, also walking distance from the stadium, is listed for $14,200 and touts a rooftop view of Jerry World. A three-bedroom bungalow in the stadium’s adjoining neighborhood has been discounted from $18,200 to $16,400 —Prices mellow the farther we get from the stadium, naturally. Across Dallas, that same week of housing for our family of five looks to cost more in the $3,000 range. On average, Dallas-area Airbnb hosts are expected to earn $4,400 on average over the tournament’s duration, Deloitte found. But as hosts set their own prices, some could try to grab more. a Croatian-American soccer superfan who has managed to get tickets to every match Croatia is slated for and any they could potentially make. Eerily similar to our hypothetical, Zoric booked an Airbnb for his family within walking distance of AT&T Stadium last year, but the stay was cancelled by the host shortly after the draw ceremony that determined which teams will play where. A few hours after he was alerted to the cancellation, Zoric noticed that his $327 two-night stay had been relisted at $907 with a minimum five-night booking requirement. Of the nine matches to be held in Arlington, five will take place during the group stage, and the matchups are already set. To buy a ticket to one of those games on the resale market, you’ll be spending around a grand per ticket at minimum, and the high prices have already drawn ire. over the “sky-high” ticket prices. The filing accuses FIFA of imposing “excessive” prices determined through “opaque and unfair” means. It points to tournament final tickets at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium costing seven times what they did in Qatar in 2022. At the end of the day, though, this is the World Cup we’re talking about, and high ticket prices aren’t likely to keep fans at bay. We do hope those dedicated fans have already bought their airfare tickets for the games, however, as the ongoing war in Iran hasacross the world. In an interview with Bloomberg TV, United Airlines Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby warned that airfare prices could increase as much as 20% to offset the surging oil prices. and WVUE-TV in New Orleans while in college. Emma also worked as a media coordinator for Tulane University Athletics, and interviewed Coach K after Duke’s 2022 Final Four loss.If you value independent journalism, please consider making a contribution to support our continued coverage of essential stories and to investigate issues that matter.
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