World Cup cities face high electricity costs for upcoming matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 8:13 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The seven American cities hosting World Cup matches are projected to spend over $860,000 on electricity. Los Angeles is expected to incur the highest cost at $152,864 for eight matches, with each match costing around $19,108. The findings, based on a study by Payless Power, indicate that venue structures significantly influence energy consumption, particularly for indoor stadiums. Dallas is forecasted to lead in energy usage at 99,925 kWh, enough to power over 1,000 homes. The overall financial burden includes substantial ticket prices and food costs, contributing to a high-priced global soccer experience.
- •Projected electricity costs for World Cup in U.S. exceed $860,000.
- •Los Angeles has the highest projected match-day expenses at $152,864.
- •Dallas expected to lead in energy usage with 99,925 kWh per match.
- •Ticket prices surge, with knockout-stage tickets over $2,800.
- •Food prices at venues, including caviar-topped hash browns for $75.
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — These World Cup cities will spend the most on power bills to host matches
"Some World Cup matches are racking up electricity bills of more than $19,000
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