Host Cities With Legal Sports Betting
Six of the 11 US cities hosting a World Cup match will offer a legal and regulated sports betting market, which we have listed here:
- Boston
- Kansas City
- Miami
- East Rutherford
- Philadelphia
- Seattle (Tribal lands only)
Boston, Kansas City, East Rutherford, and Philadelphia have large sports betting markets where most of the country’s top sportsbooks are available. Bettors can wager from anywhere within the city or state.
Miami’s home state of Florida launched its sports betting market last year. However, Hard Rock Bet is the only legal sportsbook available. We recommend being wary of any other betting sites advertising in the state.
While Seattle does have legal sports betting, all wagers must be placed while on tribal lands. That means bettors will need to visit one of the state’s casinos to place bets.
Host Cities Where Sports Betting Remains Illegal
Unfortunately, some of the largest cities hosting matches are located in states where sports betting remains illegal.
Here is the list of cities where you won’t be able to place wagers online or in person:
- Atlanta
- Dallas
- Houston
- Los Angeles
- San Francisco (Bay Area)
While some of the states where these cities are located have moved closer to legalization, it is highly unlikely that they will do so before the World Cup kicks off.
What About Mexico and Canada?
Fans attending the 2026 World Cup matches in Mexico and Canada will find plenty of soccer betting sites to choose from.
Mexico doesn’t have a law that explicitly legalizes sports betting, but the country does permit international operators to offer sportsbooks within its borders. This means fans will have plenty of platforms to choose from; however, we recommend researching which ones are trustworthy.
In Canada, fans traveling to Toronto will have the opportunity to enjoy a thriving sports betting market. Ontario Province was the first to expand sports betting and has done a fantastic job of doing so. Several major sportsbooks are available, including operators that are also live in the US.
The same cannot be said of Vancouver, the other Canadian host city. Currently, British Columbia only offers a province-run platform called PlayNow.com. However, bettors can also select from a wide range of offshore sportsbooks, which are allowed to operate in the province.
