Join Macklin Celebrini for soccer camp and a FIFA World Cup™ match in Toronto

Key Takeaways

• Hockey phenom Macklin Celebrini is stepping off the ice and onto the grass to help fans brush up on their soccer fundamentals with the FIFA World Cup 2026™ on the horizon.
  
  
• Five fans and their guests can book an exclusive two-night stay in Toronto, featuring a soccer camp with Macklin and a professional coach to sharpen their skills, and tickets to Toronto’s July 2 FIFA World Cup 2026™ match.
  
  
• The Toronto stay is free to book for five separate guests and their plus ones beginning June 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET at airbnb.com/macklin.
  
  

With all eyes on Canada as Toronto prepares to welcome the world for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Airbnb is drafting a Canadian hockey hero to the roster.

Hockey phenom Macklin Celebrini, the youngest player to make Team Canada for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and most recently named captain of Team Canada for the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship, is stepping off the ice and onto the pitch to bring Canadians closer to the “beautiful game.”

As one of the names shaping the future of his own sport, Macklin is the first to admit that while he has the footwork on ice, he’s always looking to improve his soccer skills.

“ Growing up with a dad who played professional soccer, I’ve always had a deep respect for the game, even if my life has been spent on the ice. With the FIFA World Cup 2026™ coming to Canada, it’s the perfect time to trade skates for cleats. I’m excited to get on the grass, brush up on my pitch skills, and bring fans along for the ride.”

Macklin Celebrini, professional hockey player

To get fans ready for this historic tournament and to match fan excitement, Airbnb and Macklin are launching a Toronto Two-Nighter: a once-in-a-lifetime two-night stay, immersing guests in the electric atmosphere of the city as it plays host to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ – beginning on Canada Day. Here’s what’s in store:

• July 1: Check into one of Toronto’s most vibrant neighbourhoods for a Macklin-curated Canada Day starting with a celebratory dinner and waterfront fireworks.
  
  
• July 2: Join Macklin for soccer camp with expert coaches near the Ossington strip, including fueling up on some of Mack’s favourite pregame snacks. That evening, guests will make their way to Toronto Stadium to witness the city’s final FIFA World Cup 2026™ match.
• July 3: Check out with sharpened skills and memories from the biggest sporting event on the planet and head to a local Toronto foodie Airbnb Experience to round off the stay.
  
  

To ensure even more fans can be part of Canada’s biggest sporting moment, Airbnb has donated match tickets to the Steve Nash Foundation, Macklin’s charity of choice, which focuses on assisting underserved children in health, education, and personal development.

Macklin’s soccer practice isn’t the only way fans can experience the magic of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Toronto. Airbnb is also offering the exclusive chance to play a match on the Toronto Stadium pitch alongside Canadian soccer icons Dwayne de Rosario and Kadeisha Buchanan on July 3.

These experiences come as data shows the FIFA World Cup 2026™ is redefining where Canadians are travelling this summer. Key trends include:

• Searches for stays in Toronto and Vancouver during the tournament are up over 30 per cent as both cities prepare to welcome the world
• The vibrant football culture of Mexico is also calling, with Guadalajara, Monterrey and Mexico City emerging as some of the top-searched destinations among Canadian travellers—with an estimated 30 per cent surge in searches across the three host cities
• Residents of Winnipeg, Ottawa, Regina, Edmonton, and Saskatoon are leading the charge in searches to host cities, proving guests across the country are ready to secure a spot in the stands

“As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ comes to Canada for the first time, we’re seeing Canadians embrace this historic spotlight in a way that’s uniquely their own. Whether it’s cheering on the home team or experiencing the tournament through a stay in the heart of Toronto, Airbnb is helping fans get closer to the action, the culture, and everything this incredible host city has to offer—and with Macklin leading the charge, we can’t wait to see Canadians trade in their hockey sticks for a little pitch time.”

Hannah Parish, Country Manager, Canada at Airbnb

Fans can request to book the Toronto Two-Nighter beginning June 2 at 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET at airbnb.com/macklin (including the full Terms and Conditions). Five spots are available for a two-night trip (July 1–3, 2026), each bookable for one guest and a plus-one. Travel to and from Toronto is not included. All spots are free to book on a first-come-first-serve basis with no costs to guests.

Fans can request to book starting June 1 at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET. For more details, visit airbnb.com/playwithpros.