The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from 11th June to 19th July across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico and with the tournament just weeks away, demand for hospitality packages is at its peak. Whether you are planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the final, following your team through the group stage, or looking for a corporate experience at sport’s biggest event, this guide covers everything you need to know, from who sells the official packages to what they include, how much they cost, and how to book safely.
Who is the official hospitality provider for the World Cup?
According to FIFA, On Location is the only official hospitality provider of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Ticket-inclusive hospitality packages are sold exclusively by On Location, on FIFA.com/hospitality and by officially appointed sales agents appointed by FIFA and On Location. These are the only safe and secure ways to guarantee access.
This is the most important thing to understand before you book anything. Unlike Premier League hospitality where multiple independent providers operate legitimately alongside official partners, the World Cup operates through a single official channel. Any third-party company selling World Cup 2026 hospitality packages is either an authorised On Location reseller or operating outside official channels. Always verify any provider through the official FIFA hospitality portal at fifaworldcup26.hospitality.fifa.com before booking.
On Location is not new to major events. It is also the official hospitality provider for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Super Bowl, the UFC, the NCAA Final Four, and the Ryder Cup. This gives you the confidence that the experience behind the World Cup hospitality programme is substantial.
What do hospitality packages include?
FIFA World Cup 2026 hospitality packages are ticket-inclusive offerings that provide premium seating, exclusive entertainment, and upscale food and beverages, with service levels ranging from private suites to shared lounges within the stadium’s, along with a variety of additional experiences.
At its core, every hospitality package removes the friction of the standard match-day experience. While fans in the general stands are searching for their seats and queuing for food, hospitality guests are already seated in a lounge, halfway through a three-course meal.
Specific inclusions vary by tier, but across the lounge range you can typically expect premium sideline seating, dedicated lounge access pre-match, at half-time, and post-match, multi-course dining with chef-driven menus featuring local flavours, beverage service throughout, and dedicated on-site hosts. Higher tiers add sommelier-guided drink service, live cooking stations, and meet-and-greet opportunities.
What are the World Cup Hospitality formats?
On Location structures packages in four main formats:
Single Match — single-match hospitality packages are available for matches in all three host nations across the group stage, round of 32, and knockout rounds. This is the most accessible entry point and gives you the flexibility to choose a specific fixture.
Follow My Team — see your team in action at every early-stage match regardless of location. This is the package for fans committed to following a specific national team through the group stage, with the option to add knockout matches if they progress.
Venue Series — watch every match at the venue of your choice. This is ideal for fans based in or travelling to one host city who want to experience the full tournament at a single stadium. The MetLife Stadium venue series in New York/New Jersey is the most sought-after and includes the final on 19th July.
Multi-Match Bundles — multi-match bundles of 2, 4, or 8 games sit between single matches and a full venue series, offering flexibility for fans who want to attend several games without committing to an entire stadium’s schedule.
How much do World Cup 2026 hospitality packages cost?
This is where the numbers become significant. World Cup 2026 official hospitality packages range from approximately $5,300 per person for a three-match group stage bundle at the most affordable venue, to $73,200 per person for the top-tier MetLife Stadium package covering eight matches including the final on 19th July.
On a per-game basis, official hospitality costs approximately $2,000 per person at a minimum, compared to $950 per game at Qatar 2022, a 110% price increase. Kansas City is the least expensive single-match venue at approximately $1,350 per person.
At the top end, private suites start from roughly $43,200 for a single match, with full private boxes for groups of six to twelve people for a venue series exceeding $100,000.
For UK fans converting these figures, at current exchange rates a single-match hospitality package starts at roughly £1,600 per person at the most affordable venues and rises steeply from there for high-demand fixtures, knockout rounds, and the final.
World Cup hospitality lounge tiers: what’s the difference?
On Location offers multiple lounge tiers at each venue, each providing a different level of service and seat proximity. While exact naming varies by stadium, the tiers broadly break down as follows:
At the entry level you get premium seating with beverage service and a full-course menu featuring chef-carved selections and gourmet sharing plates, available pre-match and post-match. The mid-tier adds a chef-driven menu featuring local flavours and ingredients alongside premium beverage service throughout the match. At the premium tier you get curated themed-menu stations, sommelier-guided beverage service, and sideline seats. At the top of the range, private suites offer full-service customisation with the most exclusive seat access available. These are only available via direct inquiry and cannot be purchased online.
What is not included in World Cup hospitality packages?
It is worth being clear about what hospitality packages do not cover, so you can budget accurately for the full trip. Flights, accommodation, and transfers are not included in standard packages, though On Location does offer the option to add hotels and car rental when building your package. For a tournament spanning three countries and 16 cities, accommodation in host cities during match windows is significantly more expensive than normal , so try and book as early as possible.
Local transport to and from stadiums is also your responsibility. Several US host stadiums ( AT&T Stadium in Dallas being the most notable) have no direct public transit, meaning rideshare or driving is the only option, with significant surge pricing on match days.
How to book World Cup hospitality safely
The official booking portal is fifaworldcup26.hospitality.fifa.com. This is the only place where you can be completely certain your package is legitimate and your booking is protected.
On Location and its officially appointed sales agents also have access to sell additional series offerings, including multi-match series of two to eight matches, the Platinum Access Programme, and corporate experiences that are not available for purchase directly on the hospitality website. If you are interested in those options, contacting an officially appointed sales agent directly is the right route.
FIFA and consumer watchdogs have issued persistent warnings about speculative resale sites. The safest approach is always to purchase through official ticketing channels and treat any third-party offers with extreme caution.
Are World Cup hospitality packages worth it?
If your priority is simply being inside the stadium: experiencing the crowd, the occasion, the football then a standard ticket gives you that. The World Cup at MetLife, AT&T Stadium, or the Azteca look set to be incredible, regardless of where you sit.
If you are travelling a long way, marking a significant occasion, entertaining clients, or want the most frictionless and comfortable version of the experience with no queuing, premium food, climate control, dedicated service then a hospitality package is the most reliable way to achieve that. At a tournament where standard ticket availability has been chaotic, unreliable, and expensive, hospitality also provides the certainty of a confirmed match ticket bundled into a single booking.
The price increase from Qatar 2022 to 2026 is steep by any measure at over 100% per game at the entry level. Whether that represents value depends entirely on your budget, your expectations, and the specific match you are attending. For a group stage fixture in Kansas City, the calculus is different from a semi-final in Dallas or the final in New Jersey.
Hospitality packages for specific fixtures
We will be adding individual fixture guides as the tournament progresses, covering specific matches, host city hospitality options, and the best packages available for high-demand games including the semi-finals and final. Check back as the tournament approaches for fixture-specific guides, or browse our existing hospitality comparison guides for Premier League and Champions League football below.
Prices and availability correct at time of publication. Always verify current pricing and availability directly at fifaworldcup26.hospitality.fifa.com before booking. Page last updated Saturday 2nd May 2026.
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