World Cup 2026 & Los Angeles Olympics 2028: The Global Real Estate Impact Investors Can’t Ignore

By Nathaniel Pitchon-Getzels
Founder, Getzels Group at Coldwell Banker
Luxury Market Strategist | Infrastructure-Driven Investment Advisor

Nathaniel Pitchon-Getzels brings refined, on-the-ground knowledge of Los Angeles’ luxury micro-markets — including Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Holmby Hills, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and Calabasas — combined with a strategic understanding of how global capital, entertainment wealth, transit expansion, and private-market deal flow influence ultra-prime real estate performance.

Executive Summary

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics create a rare back-to-back North American mega-event real estate cycle (2025–2029).
• Olympic host cities historically experience 10%–30% prime district appreciation.
• Infrastructure-driven appreciation — not tourism — creates long-term value.
• Luxury real estate often outperforms mid-tier housing in global gateway cities during mega events.
• Short-term rental revenue can spike 2x–5% during event windows.
• Los Angeles is uniquely positioned due to transit expansion and limited luxury inventory.

Overview of the Events

FIFA World Cup 2026 Real Estate Impact

Host Countries: United States, Canada, Mexico
Estimated Attendance: 5–6 million
Projected Economic Impact: $5–10 billion

LA Olympics 2028 Property Market Overview

Projected Visitors: 10–15 million
Estimated Economic Impact: $6–11 billion
Global Broadcast Reach: 3–4 billion viewers

Historical Mega-Event Property Performance

Olympics Comparative Data

[INSERT CHART: Prime Appreciation Comparison — Olympics vs World Cup Host Cities]

Los Angeles Luxury Micro-Market Analysis

Los Angeles operates as a network of distinct luxury micro-markets:

• Beverly Hills Luxury Homes
• Bel Air Estates
• Holmby Hills Properties
• Brentwood Luxury Real Estate
• Pacific Palisades Homes
• Malibu Oceanfront Estates
• Calabasas Luxury Market Trends

Projected Prime Westside Appreciation (2025–2029):

• Conservative: 8–12%
• Base Case: 12–18%
• High-Growth Scenario: 18–25%

[INSERT MAP: LA Transit Expansion Overlay with Luxury Micro-Markets]

Infrastructure-Driven Appreciation

Infrastructure-driven appreciation refers to property value increases resulting from transit expansion, airport upgrades, and connectivity improvements rather than speculative demand alone.

Historically, properties within 0.5 miles of new transit lines appreciate 5–20% above regional averages over multi-year horizons.

Investor Strategy Timeline (2025–2029)

Institutional Investors

• 2025: Acquire transit-adjacent multifamily and hospitality assets.
• 2026: Optimize executive leasing exposure.
• 2027–2029: Exit into global capital cycle.

Luxury Homeowners

• Acquire irreplaceable properties before peak global visibility.
• Consider executive leasing during event windows.
• Hold through infrastructure maturation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How will the 2026 World Cup impact real estate in Los Angeles?

Short-term rental demand and luxury leasing activity are expected to rise, particularly in Westside and stadium-adjacent neighborhoods.

Will the LA Olympics raise home prices?

Historical data indicates 10–30% prime district appreciation in Olympic host cities.

Are mega events good for luxury real estate?

Yes. Luxury markets often outperform due to global capital inflows and limited supply.

Will prices fall after the events?

Mature gateway cities typically consolidate rather than collapse.

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About the Author

Nathaniel Pitchon-Getzels is the Founder of the Getzels Group at Coldwell Banker and a specialist in luxury real estate strategy, global capital migration, and infrastructure-driven appreciation cycles.

With refined expertise in Los Angeles’ most competitive luxury enclaves — including Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Holmby Hills, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and Calabasas — he advises high-net-worth individuals, business managers, international investors, and developers on strategic property positioning.

His advisory perspective integrates macroeconomic forecasting, transit corridor analysis, private capital flows, and long-term wealth preservation strategy.

The 2026–2028 Mega Cycle

The World Cup 2026 and LA Olympics 2028 represent a once-in-a-generation North American real estate macro cycle. For disciplined investors who understand infrastructure-driven appreciation and Los Angeles’ luxury micro-market dynamics, this is not speculation — it is strategy.