The responsibility of hosting FIFA’s newly enlarged Club World Cup falls upon the United States, as 32 teams from six confederations gather on American soil this coming summer. A total of 12 venues will facilitate 63 matches throughout the tournament, culminating with the final set to unfold at the impressive MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 13th.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Venues, Host Cities and Stadiums
As one of the co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, the U.S. has the honour of hosting this summer’s Club World Cup. Following a comprehensive selection process, the 12 host stadiums were unveiled last September.
This article delves into an extensive overview of each of these 12 cutting-edge venues. Alongside essential details such as the stadium’s opening date, location, and seating capacity, we will also discuss their history, purpose, and current tenants. Additionally, we will provide the full schedule of Club World Cup fixtures set to take place in each venue.
Florida’s Hard Rock Stadium will kick off the tournament with the opening match featuring Inter Miami, the 2024 Supporters’ Shield champions, against reigning CAF Champions League titleholders Al Ahly.
Start date: Saturday, 14th June
Date of final: Sunday, 13th July
Venues: 11 host cities across the U.S.
TV channels/Streams: DAZN is the exclusive international broadcaster for the 2025 Club World Cup.
Host cities (stadiums): Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Georgia), TQL Stadium (Cincinnati, Ohio), Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, North Carolina), Rose Bowl Stadium (Los Angeles, California), Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, Florida), GEODIS Park (Nashville, Tennessee), MetLife Stadium (New Jersey), Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Florida), Inter&Co Stadium (Orlando, Florida), Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Lumen Field (Seattle, Washington), Audi Field (Washington, D.C.)
Which cities and stadiums will host this year’s FIFA Club World Cup group stage?
All 12 venues will host at least one group stage match, with several teams playing in the same locations on multiple occasions.
This diverse collection of stadiums – differing in size, age, and architectural style – are situated across ten states, with a majority located on the eastern seaboard. Notably, Florida is the only state that features multiple venues, boasting two arenas in Orlando and one in Miami.
We will examine each stadium in greater detail below and confirm their respective match schedules for the 2025 Club World Cup.
Atlanta (GA) – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Replacing the iconic Georgia Dome, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium now stands as the city’s flagship venue. Home to the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and 2018 MLS Cup Champions Atlanta United, this imposing structure has a maximum capacity of 75,000.
The stadium features a striking retractable roof that resembles a bird’s wings when opened. It has been selected to host Super Bowl LXII in 2028 and will also feature prominently in the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Club World Cup 2025 match schedule
Match 1: Group D – Chelsea vs TBC (Monday, 16th June, 3.00pm)
Match 2: Group A – Inter Miami vs FC Porto (Thursday, 19th June, 3.00pm)
Match 3: Group G – Manchester City vs Al Ain (Sunday, 22nd June, 9.00pm)
Charlotte (NC) – Bank of America Stadium
Having served as the home of the Carolina Panthers for nearly two decades, the Bank of America Stadium welcomed another tenant in 2022: MLS expansion franchise Charlotte FC. This 75,000-capacity venue has provided North Carolina fans with the chance to witness top-tier soccer.
Originally known as the Ericsson Stadium, the venue has hosted numerous high-profile international matches, including CONCACAF Gold Cup clashes and Copa América knockout matches.
Bank of America Stadium – Club World Cup 2025 match schedule
Match 1: Group H – Real Madrid vs Pachuca (Sunday, 22nd June, 3.00pm)
Match 2: Group C – Benfica vs Bayern Munich (Tuesday, 24th June, 3.00pm)
Cincinnati – TQL Stadium
Built specifically for football (soccer) matches, the moderately sized TQL Stadium is situated in Cincinnati’s West End district. Constructed on the site of the former Stargel Stadium, this modern arena is the home of 2023 MLS Supporters’ Shield winners FC Cincinnati. Although it can hold just over 26,000 spectators, ‘Orange and Blue’ supporters fill the stands regularly, with an impressive average attendance of 25,265 for the 2024 MLS season.
The U.S. men’s national team has fond memories of this venue, having won in all three of their initial matches held here.
The stadium originally used a hybrid synthetic pitch but transitioned to a fully grass surface in July 2024.
TQL Stadium – Club World Cup 2025 match schedule
Match 1: Group C – Bayern Munich vs Auckland City (Sunday, 15th June, 12.00pm)
Match 2: Group H – Pachuca vs Red Bull Salzburg (Wednesday, 18th June, 6.00pm)
Match 3: Group F – Mamelodi Sundowns vs Borussia Dortmund (Saturday, 21st June, 12.00pm)
Match 4: Group F – Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD (Wednesday, 25th June, 3.00pm)
Los Angeles (CA) – Rose Bowl Stadium
As the largest venue in the tournament and the eleventh-largest in North America, the Rose Bowl Stadium boasts a distinguished sporting legacy. It hosts the annual Rose Bowl game, featuring two of the nation’s top college football teams.
The Pasadena-based stadium has also held the Super Bowl five times and has played host to both the Men’s and Women’s FIFA World Cup finals.
Rose Bowl Stadium – Club World Cup 2025 match schedule
Match 1: Group B – Paris Saint-Germain vs Atlético Madrid (Sunday, 15th June, 12.00pm)
Match 2: Group E – Monterrey vs Inter Milan (Tuesday, 17th June, 6.00pm)
Match 3: Group B – Paris Saint-Germain vs Botafogo (Thursday, 19th June, 6.00pm)
Match 4: Group E – River Plate vs Monterrey (Saturday, 21st June, 6.00pm)
Match 5: Group B – Atlético Madrid vs Botafogo (Monday, 23rd June, 12.00pm)
Match 6: Group E – Urawa Red Diamonds vs Monterrey (Wednesday, 25th June, 6.00pm)
Miami (FL) – Hard Rock Stadium
A large multi-purpose facility located in the northern suburbs of Miami, Hard Rock Stadium has hosted a wide array of major sports events. This 65,000-seat arena is home to the NFL’s Miami Dolphins and the Miami Hurricanes college football team. Unveiled in 1987 after eighteen months of construction, the naming rights were acquired by Hard Rock Café Inc. in August 2016.
The Hard Rock Stadium has previously hosted significant matches, including the thrilling 2024 Copa América final, in which Lionel Messi led Argentina to victory. Will he inspire Inter Miami in the tournament opener of the 2025 Club World Cup?
Hard Rock Stadium – Club World Cup 2025 match schedule
Match 1: Group A (Tournament opener) – Al Ahly vs. Inter Miami (Saturday, 14th June, 8.00pm)
Match 2: Group C – Boca Juniors vs Benfica (Monday, 16th June, 6.00pm)
Match 3: Group H – Real Madrid vs Al Hilal (Wednesday, 18th June, 3.00pm)
Match 4: Group C – Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors (Friday, 20th June, 9.00pm)
Match 5: Group A – Inter Miami vs Palmeiras (Monday, 23rd June, 9.00pm)
Match 6: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Fluminense (Wednesday, 25th June, 3.00pm)
Nashville (TN) – GEODIS Park
Nestled within the historic Nashville Fairgrounds, GEODIS Park features a striking symmetrical design. After spending their inaugural seasons at nearby Nissan Stadium, Nashville SC moved into this 30,000-capacity venue in 2022.
Following a series of impressive victories, Nashville SC advanced to the final of the 2023 Leagues Cup before suffering a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Inter Miami.
GEODIS Park – Club World Cup 2025 match schedule
Match 1: Group D – TBC vs Espérance de Tunis (Friday, 20th June, 5.00pm)
Match 2: Group C – Auckland City vs Boca Juniors (Tuesday, 24th June, 2.00pm)
Match 3: Group H – Al Hilal vs Pachuca (Thursday, 26th June, 8.00pm)
East Rutherford (NJ) – MetLife Stadium
Situated just five miles west of the vibrant heart of New York City, MetLife Stadium stands as the most expensive sporting venue ever constructed in the U.S., boasting a massive $1.6 billion price tag. This colossal stadium with a seating capacity of 82,500 is home to the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets.
With the busiest schedule of any Club World Cup venue this summer, MetLife Stadium is set to host the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
MetLife Stadium – Club World Cup 2025 match schedule
Match 1: Group A – Palmeiras vs Porto (Sunday, 15th June, 6.00pm)
Match 2: Group F – Fluminense vs Borussia Dortmund (Tuesday, 17th June, 12.00pm)
Match 3: Group A – Palmeiras vs Al Ahly (Thursday, 19th June, 12.00pm)
Match 4: Group F – Fluminense vs Ulsan HD (Saturday, 21st June, 6.00pm)
Match 5: Group A – Porto vs Al Ahly (Monday, 23rd June, 9.00pm)
Orlando (FL) – Camping World Stadium
The larger of the two Orlando venues, Camping World Stadium – formerly known as the Florida Citrus Bowl – carries nearly a century’s worth of sporting history. The central venue has hosted numerous notable college football games as well as FIFA World Cup and Summer Olympic soccer matches in 1994 and 1996.
It was the temporary home of Orlando City as they ventured into the MLS, with 62,510 supporters packed into the stadium during their debut. Brazilian legend Kaká scored a stunning free-kick to earn an exciting draw against New York City.
Camping World Stadium – Club World Cup 2025 match schedule
Match 1: Group D – TBC vs Flamengo (Tuesday, 24th June, 9.00pm)
Match 2: Group G – Juventus vs Manchester City (Thursday, 26th June, 3.00pm)
Orlando (FL) – Inter&Co Stadium
Designed purely for soccer, Inter&Co Stadium is home to the 2022 U.S. Open Cup winners, Orlando City, and the reigning NWSL champions, Orlando Pride. The stadium has welcomed both the U.S. men’s and women’s national teams on several occasions. However, Atlético Madrid will not return this summer after playing in the 2019 MLS All-Star game here.
In memory of the victims of the tragic shooting at Orlando’s Pulse Nightclub in 2016, Section 12 of the stadium contains 49 rainbow-coloured seats.
Inter&Co Stadium – Club World Cup 2025 match schedule
Match 1: Group F – Ulsan HD vs Mamelodi Sundowns (Tuesday, 17th June, 6.00pm)
Match 2: Group C – Benfica vs Auckland City (Friday, 20th June, 12.00pm)
Philadelphia (PA) – Lincoln Financial Field
Although primarily known for hosting American football games, Lincoln Financial Field has seen its terraces filled with soccer enthusiasts on numerous occasions. When Philadelphia Union faces a high-profile European club, they often prefer the grandeur of this 69,000-capacity stadium over their smaller home at Subaru Park.
Just two months after opening, Lincoln Financial Field held the inaugural match of the FIFA Women’s 2003 World Cup between Norway and France. Located next to Citizens Bank Park, it shares proximity with the now-demolished Veterans Stadium.
Lincoln Financial Field – Club World Cup 2025 match schedule
Match 1: Group D – Flamengo vs Espérance de Tunis (Monday, 16th June, 9.00pm)
Match 2: Group G – Manchester City vs Wydad AC (Wednesday, 18th June, 12.00pm)
Match 3: Group D – Flamengo vs Chelsea (Friday, 20th June, 2.00pm)
Match 4: Group G – Juventus vs Wydad AC (Sunday, 22nd June, 12.00pm)
Match 5: Group D – Espérance de Tunis vs Chelsea (Tuesday, 24th June, 9.00pm)
Match 6: Group H – Red Bull Salzburg vs Real Madrid (Thursday, 26th June, 9.00pm)
Seattle (WA) – Lumen Field
Known for its enthusiastic atmosphere, Lumen Field has been the site of some truly remarkable sound levels on match days. Though not as large as their NFL counterparts, the Seattle Sounders have celebrated several significant victories at the 69,000-capacity arena.
With an impressive record, the ‘Rave Green’ have never lost a major soccer final at this unique venue. Having secured back-to-back US Open titles and made history in the MLS Cup final, they also clinched the CONCACAF Champions League in 2021.
As the only team playing on home turf during the 2025 Club World Cup, all three of the Seattle Sounders’ Group B matches will take place at Lumen Field.
Lumen Field – Club World Cup 2025 match schedule
Match 1: Group B – Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders (Sunday, 15th June, 7.00pm)
Match 2: Group E – River Plate vs Urawa Red Diamonds (Tuesday, 17th June, 12.00pm)
Match 3: Group B – Seattle Sounders vs Atlético Madrid (Thursday, 19th June, 3.00pm)
Match 4: Group E – Inter Milan vs Urawa Red Diamonds (Saturday, 21st June, 12.00pm)
Match 5: Group B – Seattle Sounders vs Paris Saint-Germain (Monday, 23rd June, 12.00pm)
Match 6: Group E – Inter Milan vs River Plate (Wednesday, 25th June, 6.00pm)
Washington, D.C. – Audi Field
Despite its smaller size, Audi Field is home to the most successful club in MLS history, D.C. United, who have clinched four MLS Cups and three U.S. Open titles. Although located in the nation’s capital, the U.S. national team has only played at this 20,000-seat stadium twice, achieving a memorable victory over Cuba in the inaugural CONCACAF Nations League campaign after an initial loss to Jamaica.
Audi Field has also hosted premier Lacrosse league games and serves as the home pitch for USL team DC Power FC and 2021 NWSL winners Washington Pride.
Audi Field – Club World Cup 2025 match schedule
Match 1: Group G – Al Ain vs Juventus (Wednesday, 18th June, 9.00pm)
Match 2: Red Bull Salzburg vs Al Hilal (Sunday, 22nd June, 6.00pm)
Match 3: Wydad AC vs Al Ain (Thursday, 26th June, 3.00pm)
Where will the knockout stages of the 2025 Club World Cup be held?
Once the group stage concludes and the 16 winners and runners-up are identified, the tournament will transition to the knockout rounds. Six venues have been designated to host the final 15 matches, each boasting a capacity of at least 65,000.
Although it is the largest venue, California’s Rose Bowl will not host any matches beyond the group stage.
Knockout Stage Venues: Round of 16
The eight Round of 16 matches will occur across five different stadiums, with three hosting two fixtures each. Matches will be held from Saturday, 28th June to Tuesday, 1st July, featuring the group winners from Groups A to D before the remaining teams vie for a quarter-final spot.
Round of 16 match schedule
Match 1: Group A winners vs. Group B runners-up – Lincoln Financial Field (Saturday, 28th June, 12.00pm)
Match 2: Group C winners vs. Group D runners-up – Bank of America Stadium (Saturday, 28th June, 4.00pm)
Match 3: Group B winners vs. Group A runners-up – Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Sunday, 29th June, 12.00pm)
Match 4: Group D winners vs. Group C runners-up – Hard Rock Stadium (Sunday, 29th June, 4.00pm)
Match 5: Group E winners vs. Group F runners-up – Bank of America Stadium (Monday, 30th June, 3.00pm)
Match 6: Group G winners vs. Group H runners-up – Camping World Stadium (Monday, 30th June, 9.00pm)
Match 7: Group H winners vs. Group G runners-up – Hard Rock Stadium (Tuesday, 1st July, 3.00pm)
Match 8: Group F winners vs. Group E runners-up – Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Tuesday, 1st July, 9.00pm)
Knockout Stage Venues: Quarter-Finals
The four quarter-finals will unfold in different stadiums as the remaining eight teams compete in Orlando, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and East Rutherford. All fixtures will take place on the first Friday and Saturday of July, marking the end of the penultimate week of the tournament.
Quarter-Final match schedule
Match 1: Round of 16 Match 5 winner vs. Round of 16 Match 6 winner – Camping World Stadium (Friday, 4th July, 3.00pm)
Match 2: Round of 16 Match 1 winner vs. Round of 16 Match 2 winner – Lincoln Financial Field (Friday, 4th July, 9.00pm)
Match 3: Round of 16 Match 3 winner vs. Round of 16 Match 4 winner – Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Saturday, 5th July, 12.00pm)
Match 4: Round of 16 Match 7 winner vs. Round of 16 Match 8 winner – MetLife Stadium (Saturday, 5th July, 4.00pm)
Knockout Stage Venues: Semi-Finals
The MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is set to host both semi-final matches, scheduled for Tuesday, 8th July and Wednesday, 9th July.
Semi-Final match schedule
Match 1: Quarter-Final Match 1 winner vs. Quarter-Final Match 2 winner – MetLife Stadium (Tuesday, 8th July, 3.00pm)
Match 2: Quarter-Final Match 3 winner vs. Quarter-Final Match 4 winner – MetLife Stadium (Wednesday, 9th July, 3.00pm)
Venue for the 2025 Club World Cup Final
In addition to hosting both semi-finals, the MetLife Stadium will welcome the fans of the two 2025 Club World Cup finalists on Sunday, 13th July. The grand finale is set to kick off at 3pm local time, followed by the trophy presentation event later that day. By then, we’ll know who emerges as the 21st title holder of FIFA’s premiere intercontinental club competition.
*All kick-off times/dates are according to local time zones.
Television coverage: Where to catch the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
DAZN will provide live coverage for all 63 fixtures in this summer’s Club World Cup, broadcasting to a vast international audience. The London-based streaming service has opted not to charge viewers for access, with each match available via a dedicated Club World Cup TV channel.
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