Airbnb tool shows Seattle homeowners how much they could earn during World Cup. Published April 10, 2026 4:38pm PDT One year from today, the U.S. Men's National Team will play a 2026 FIFA World Cup match at Lumen Field in Seattle. With an estimated 750,000 visitors expected for the tournament, Western Washington homeowners are now considering becoming Airbnb hosts to accommodate the demand. The brief. * * Airbnb has launched a tool estimating how much Seattle residents can earn by renting out homes during the 2026 World Cup. * Seattle will host six matches at Lumen Field, with demand for stays already rising sharply. * Hosts in Seattle must have city permits to legally rent out their homes, or risk fines. SEATTLE - With the World Cup just around the corner in Seattle, Airbnb has launched a new tool showing how much Seattleites could earn by renting out their homes for the global tournament. What To Know: Seattle is hosting six World Cup matches at Lumen Field between June 15 and July 6, with the event expected to draw millions of visitors. Whether you're a soccer fanatic who already secured tickets, or if you want to get out of town to avoid all the tourists, if you live in the Seattle area, you can make a pretty penny to rent out your home. Airbnb's Host Earnings Calculator gives individualized estimates for World Cup bookings in Seattle based on location, availability and type of listing. Users can adjust how many days they plan to host and see how many matches fall within the timeframe. Host Earnings Calculator Airbnb calculates rental costs in Seattle during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. By the numbers: According to the website, some Seattle homes could make up to $11,000 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, though exact earnings across the city vary. Airbnb says demand is already rising, with searches for stays in host cities up 80% during the tournament. The company is also offering $750 to new hosts who welcome their first guests by July 31. Seattle residents must have a business license certificate and short-term regulatory license from the city to legally host, or risk fines. The annual permit costs about $75 per unit. You can check out the World Cup Host Earning Calculator on Airbnb's website.

Airbnb launches Host Earnings Calculator for FIFA World Cup 2026(TM). By Airbnb · April 8, 2026 Key Takeaways * Hosts can access instant, individualized earnings estimates for hosting during the FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) * New hosts receive $750 - in addition to hosting income * New Airbnb data reveals trending neighborhoods in tournament host cities Residents of FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) host cities can now access instant, individualized earnings estimates for hosting on Airbnb during the tournament, thanks to a new Host Earnings Calculator launched today - the first event-specific Host Earnings Calculator Airbnb has launched. Millions of fans are expected to attend the FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) and its data shows that demand has surged, with searches for stays in host cities already up 80 percent during the tournament.[1] The FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) is also attracting many new guests to Airbnb, with data showing that around 1 in 6 guests in Canada, Mexico and the US are booking with Airbnb for the first time during the tournament[2]. With demand for stays high, Airbnb is looking for new hosts, and is making it easier than ever to get started. Its Host Earnings Calculator generates instant, individualized earnings estimates for residents of host cities who are considering renting out their place during the FIFA World Cup 2026(TM). The estimates are calculated using individual hosting preferences - such as when, where, and for how long people plan to host, as well as the type of listing they intend to offer - and data for similar Airbnb listings offered during the tournament[3]. The Host Earnings Calculator is available here. Airbnb's $750 new host incentive program. To further support new hosts on Airbnb and help meet demand for stays at the FIFA World Cup 2026(TM), Airbnb, Inc. recently launched its biggest-ever new host incentive program. Under the program, and in addition to the income earned from hosting, Airbnb, Inc. is offering $750 to new entire-home hosts in any of the 16 World Cup host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the US who welcome their first guests by July 31. More information on the new host incentive is available here. Opportunities to host on Airbnb during the FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) exist in neighborhoods across host cities, including many that might not typically be associated with tourism. New Airbnb data released today highlights trending host city neighborhoods that are seeing the biggest increases in bookings on the platform during the tournament[4]. Hosting represents a significant opportunity for residents across host cities to boost their incomes. According to a survey of host city residents by Focaldata[5], almost 90 percent of respondents said that extra income from hosting would have a positive impact on their current financial situation. Most residents indicated they would use the extra income to help pay down debt (40%), cover living expenses (35%), and make home improvements (33%). At the same time, hosts on Airbnb are providing guests with a range of places to stay at every price point. As of late February, around 80% of available listings across host cities were priced under $500 a night on average, according to Airbnb data. Dave Stephenson, Chief Business Officer at Airbnb, said: "The FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) is approaching fast, and fans from around the world are looking for places to stay in the communities we all call home. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for locals to open their doors and earn from the biggest sporting event on the planet. For anyone considering hosting, our Host Earnings Calculator makes it easy to estimate what you could earn on Airbnb during the tournament, based on how you choose to host - and we are offering an extra $750 to new hosts."

DoorDash taps Airbnb's Nick Sinclair to lead ANZ marketing. DoorDash has appointed former Airbnb marketing leader Nick Sinclair as marketing director for Australia and New Zealand, as the platform steps up its next phase of growth in the region. The role is the most senior marketing position across ANZ, with Sinclair taking end-to-end responsibility for brand, growth, retention and partnerships across DoorDash's ecosystem, spanning consumers, merchants and Dashers. Reporting to DoorDash's global chief marketing officer, Sinclair will sit at the intersection of global strategy and local execution as part of both the global marketing organisation and the ANZ leadership team. He joins DoorDash after more than a decade at Airbnb, where he led marketing across Asia-Pacific during a period of rapid expansion and brand transformation. Sinclair brings more than 20 years' experience across the US, APAC and Australia, with leadership roles spanning San Francisco, Singapore and Sydney. "What excites me most about DoorDash is the opportunity to build a brand that genuinely reflects the role we play in people's everyday lives - from supporting local businesses to helping consumers access more of their neighbourhood," Sinclair said. "There's strong momentum in ANZ, and I'm looking forward to shaping a marketing approach that's both locally grounded, creatively ambitious and delivers growth for the business." The appointment comes as DoorDash expands beyond restaurant delivery into grocery, retail and subscription services such as DashPass, positioning itself as a broader local commerce platform. Based in Sydney, Sinclair commenced in the role on 2 February.