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# Airbnb invests $250,000 in Rhode Island Summer of Soccer

Key Takeaways

• Airbnb is investing $250,000 in Rhode Island through Ocean State 2026—our largest investment in the Rhode Island community to date.
• Eligible new hosts in the Greater Boston and Rhode Island region can earn $750 USD by welcoming their first guests ahead of the FIFA World Cup 26™, and to help prospective hosts prepare, Airbnb is hosting a free “Providence Hosting 101” event on March 18.
• Airbnb is projected to generate $189 million in economic activity across Greater Boston and Rhode Island during the tournament, creating new income opportunities for residents and small businesses.

As the world arrives on Rhode Island’s doorstep for the FIFA World Cup 26™, Airbnb is proud to announce a contribution of $250,000 to Ocean State 2026, the state’s official tournament organizer, through the Airbnb Host City Impact Program. This marks the company’s largest-ever investment in the Rhode Island community. The contribution supports the Rhode Island Summer of Soccer featuring family and youth soccer clinics, community celebrations, and cultural programming designed to bring residents together and leave a lasting legacy beyond the tournament.