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title: "Where to Place Wagers in Cities 2026 World Cup Host Cities"
description: "Our brief guide on the sports betting landscape in the US cities hosting 2026 World Cup matches. Read more to help keep your wagers safe and legal."
author: "Michael Savio"
date: "2026-06-11T22:49:16+03:00"
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At long last, the 2026 World Cup is finally here!

Fans who are lucky enough to attend the tournament in the US and want to bet on matches will have different options depending on the host cities they visit. States enact their own sports betting laws, with some yet to legalize the industry. That can make it hard for international visitors to navigate, but we are here to help!

We’ll provide a brief guide to help fans find safe and legal soccer betting sites in each US city hosting World Cup matches this summer.

## Host Cities With Legal Sports Betting

Unfortunately for fans of traditional sportsbooks, only about half of US host cities offer legal sports betting. Below is a table showing which cities currently offer regulated markets.

| Host | What’s Legal? | Minimum Age |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boston, MA | Retail & Online | 21 |
| Kansas City, MO | Retail & Online | 21 |
| Miami, FL | Retail & Online | 21 |
| New York & New Jersey | Retail & Online | 21 |
| Philadelphia, PA | Retail & Online | 21 |
| Seattle, WA | Retail Only | 18 |

Fans visiting the Miami area will only have access to Hard Rock’s online and retail sportsbooks. The state signed an exclusive deal with the Seminole Tribe, which owns Hard Rock, giving them full control of the massive market.

Those of you heading to Seattle won’t have access to state-wide online betting. However, several casinos near the city offer retail sportsbooks.

## Host Cities Without Legal Sports Betting

Surprisingly, two of the largest states in the country do not offer any form of legal sports betting. That means many fans won’t have access to traditional sportsbooks while visiting for the tournament.

Below are the host cities where fans won’t be able to find legal sportsbooks:

-   Atlanta, GA
-   Dallas, TX
-   Houston, TX
-   Los Angeles, CA
-   San Francisco, CA

## Legal Alternatives to Sportsbooks

If you are someone visiting one of the cities with legal betting or are 19-20 years old, you can still legally wager on the World Cup.

Sports prediction markets have exploded in popularity across the US over the last year. While most states are opposed to the emerging industry, they remain legal in all 50 states under the federal Commodity Exchange Act. Kalshi and Polymarket lead the industry, which also features familiar names like DraftKings and FanDuel.

The minimum age to use prediction markets is 18, making it an option for younger bettors looking to get in on the action.

Many operators also accept crypto, which is something traditional sportsbooks don’t. That can make sports prediction markets a preferable option for visitors from outside the US.

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