- Official Hospitality Packages & Tickets
- What Are the Alternative World Cup Package Providers
- Reminders
Official Hospitality Packages & Tickets
What is a World Cup Hospitality Ticket?
Is a “Hospitality Ticket” the same as a regular “Match Ticket”? (Read here about standard tickets).
Well, no, but it does include a ticket to match – but at a much different price point.
Well what the hell is it then?
A Hospitality Ticket is a match ticket + premium services. So you still get into a match and you will receive additional “premium services”, e.g. benefits like food, drink, parking space (maybe), etc.
There will be levels of your premium services “package” – all the way up to a private suite (and whatever other creative solutions that are created). The details for 2026 are yet to be released but you can also see examples from Qatar 2022 below.
Yes, that does mean there are increased costs associated with this. A regular match ticket could cost $69 USD, whereas a hospitality ticket could be $950 USD (using actual prices from Qatar 2022).
FIFA hires a managing partner for the hospitality packages and services each year. For 2026, the vendor On Location was chosen and FIFA also announced plans to allocate 1M tickets to hospitality levels.
2026 Hospitality Ticket Details
For 2026, FIFA swapped its use of MATCH to utilize the services of a new company, On Location.
On Location announced November 20th that they’ll allow a $500 deposit to receive priority access to hospitality tickets. They also announced a plan to have specific options for Corporate Packages.
Update on Nov 21:
Anyone can go onto On Location’s website now and place a deposit. The deposits are $500 per ticket and will grant users the ability to purchase hospitality tickets before they’re open for sale to the general public.
Aside from knowing this deposit is applied to the eventual purchase of a hospitality ticket, that you get granted access before people who didn’t put down a deposit and that this is deposit is refundable (fill out this form – no idea how long a refund takes), there is very little information.
We don’t know what the packages are, the prices, when the presale and regular sale takes place.
As mentioned above, this is not access to standard match tickets. Since we keep getting questions about prices for regular tickets, you may find the article on historical prices since 1994 World Cup interesting.
Interestingly enough, MLS season ticket holders received messages about having special access to place this $500 deposit but it appears anyone can do so by visiting On Location directly.
Important Note: this is NOT a deposit for the sale of general tickets to the 2026 World Cup, this is only a deposit for the hospitality tickets/packages.
To illustrate this difference – the cheapest general ticket in Qatar as about $69 USD while the cheapest hospitality ticket was $950 USD. You can see more below for Qatar 2022 examples in Hospitality.
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Here are some basic points about the deposit and what you will receive when the time comes (which is to be determined) for the presale purchase of hospitality tickets:
- Reserve Your Spot: Pay a fully refundable deposit for each seat you want.
- Exclusive Access: Ability to purchase a hospitality ticket package before public sales begin.
- Apply Your Deposit: The deposit will count toward your total cost.
This page will be updated with more as we learn more…
Example: Qatar 2022 Hospitality
Costs: the cheapest tickets for Qatar 2022 started at $950.
The benefit of the hospitality tickets is you can skip some of the chaos of the Ticketing Portal and purchase directly.
In summer 2022, fans could still find plenty of games but none for Argentina.
Months before the tournament, even Round of 16 and Quarterfinal matches were available for Hospitality.
Here’s a snapshot of proof for the Group Games. Matches highlighted in blue illustrate available games for this one section that fit into a screenshot.
Hotels Available via Official MATCH Hospitality
Not only does the MATCH Hospitality site enable fans to purchase tickets directly, but it also serves as a point of sale for the FIFA-stamped lodging options. If you try to book these hotels directly, you will get sent away.
You pay a premium AND you must still buy a ticket; and those start at $950.
Below is a great example of a small package from Qatar 2022 for 4 nights + tickets to see Ghana vs Uruguary (a match that was sold out on the FIFA ticketing portal) with a hospitality ticket.
The total cost in USD was $2,268.
What Are the Alternative World Cup Package Providers
Beyond tickets to matches, you’ll need accommodation for the World Cup. With many hotels entering deals with FIFA, corporations, etc, it could not only get pricey but also difficult. Fortunately, there are package providers that can assist fans with navigating matches while providing the comfort of accommodations among other unique services.
The list below only includes people we’ve personally met and witnessed their capabilities.
Two of the best sports travel package providers that can assist with World Cup logistics are Next Generation International and Roadtrips.
Roadtrips
If you are someone that has a large budget and wants a white-glove experience like never seen before for a World Cup (or honestly, any major sporting event, including the Olympics), Roadtrips is your go to.
They are the world-renown experts who have the necessary relationships and status to curate packages for numerous World Cups, Olympics, Super Bowls, etc.
For a World Cup, you typically see luxury package options broken out by the following Categories.
- Any City, Any Match Day
- Follow A Specific Team
- Knockout Rounds
- Semifinals
- Finals (can be combined with semi’s as well)
Roadtrips World Cup 2026 Travel Packages
They currently have published their 2026 World Cup travel packages. Again, if you have a large budget or are part of a corporation looking to entertain customers, it is definitely an option.
How to Book A World Cup Package With Roadtrips
We can actually put you directly in touch with a senior member of their team.
Email us directly and we’ll happily provide an introduction.
Roadtrips is providing a $250 credit on drinks/food to our readers so mention us or send a message to us for an introduction.
Next Generation International
Powered by inspiresport, this team can provide packages that also can include coaching education, team travel and potentially individual fan travel.
This type has unprecedented access and relationships with teams and federations across the world. Outside of World Cups, Next Generation International is organizing intimate packages with Real Madrid, providing ticket access through its sister companies to Premier League matches and more.
Next Generation International World Cup 2026 Packages
The 2026 World Cup packages have yet to be announced but you can view their 2022 itinerary here for an idea on the type of experience.
This is the perfect type of package for coaches or teams, especially those looking to get more than just a standard experience to a World Cup.
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