The Brief
- Short-term rental demand is skyrocketing in North Texas following the 2026 World Cup Final Draw, with bookings in Dallas and Fort Worth up as much as 500% to 700% year-over-year.
- A legal battle over a Dallas city ban on short-term rentals remains unresolved, meaning current hosts can continue to operate while the Texas Supreme Court reviews the case.
- Neighborhood advocates are worried that police may be too overwhelmed to manage potential party-related disturbances during the tournament.
DALLAS – The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw has triggered the first major wave of fans booking rentals through Airbnb and Vrbo for the tournament in North Texas.
And while some people are celebrating the economic boom, others are concerned about what it will mean for their neighborhoods.
World Cup Short-Term Rentals
By the numbers:
According to the AirDNA data analytics platform, demand for short-term rentals in Dallas in June is up about 300% to 500% compared to last year. Fort Worth is seeing about 500% to 700% more bookings.…