World Cup 2026 Host Cities & States: Local Sweepstake Casino US Promotions Guide

From California to New York, here's how every World Cup 2026 host state is activating with sweepstake casino US brands like Stake.us — including local promo codes and matchday bonuses.

By USA Sweepstake Team · 2026-04-19 · 12 min read · For US players

## World Cup 2026 Host States: Where the Action — and the Bonuses — Live The **2026 FIFA World Cup** spans **11 US host cities across 11 states**, and each market is becoming a hotbed for **sweepstake casino US** promotions. Whether you live in a host city or you're traveling to a match, here's how to maximize free Sweeps Coins from [**Stake.us**](/casino/stake-us) and other top brands during the tournament. ### Why Host States Matter for Sweepstakes Players Sweepstake casinos are **legal in 45+ US states** (excluding Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Michigan, and a handful of others with specific restrictions). Every World Cup host state allows full sweepstakes play — meaning **you can sign up at Stake.us, McLuck, Pulsz, and more from any host city**. ## State-by-State World Cup 2026 Sweepstake Casino US Guide ### 🏟️ California (Los Angeles & San Francisco) - **Host venues:** SoFi Stadium (LA), Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara) - **US matches:** 14 (most of any state) - **USMNT opener:** June 12 at SoFi Stadium - **Sweepstakes legal:** ✅ Yes (with full SC redemption) - **Top brand to play:** [**Stake.us**](/casino/stake-us) — boosted CA welcome bonus - **Local promo:** Match-day Stake…