Short-term rental bookings in Kansas City surged 973% year-over-year following the announcement of 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage matchups, according to AirDNA. The data firm reported the most dramatic jump among all host cities, with suburbs like Grandview seeing bookings skyrocket 17,900% compared to the same time last year. Blue Springs also saw a 3,640% jump. The top draw so far is the Netherlands vs. Tunisia match on June 25. With demand surging and hotel rooms filling up, Kansas City officials are launching a temporary permit program to legalize more short-term rentals ahead of the tournament.

AirDNA: Kansas City short-term rental bookings jump 973% year-over-year after World Cup matchups revealed, with surging demand in suburbs like Grandview.

Short-term rental bookings up nearly 1,000% in KC for World Cup

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Short-term rental bookings up nearly 1,000% in KC for World Cup