2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Venues and Details Announced

Akash Deep -

FIFA has announced the 12 venues that will host the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the tournament. The final match will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 13, 2025.

Host Venues

The tournament will feature matches at several prominent stadiums across the United States. These include Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta), Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte), TQL Stadium (Cincinnati), Rose Bowl Stadium (Los Angeles), Hard Rock Stadium (Miami), GEODIS Park (Nashville), Camping World Stadium (Orlando), Inter&Co Stadium (Orlando), Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia), Lumen Field (Seattle), and Audi Field (Washington, D.C.).

Rose Bowl Stadium

One of the notable venues is the Rose Bowl Stadium in Los Angeles, which has a rich history in hosting major football events, including the 1994 World Cup final. This stadium will be one of the key locations for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Tournament Details

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will begin on June 15 and will feature 32 teams, a significant expansion from the previous seven-club format. The teams will be divided into eight groups of four, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout rounds. The draw for the tournament is set to take place in December.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized the inclusivity and merit-based nature of the competition, stating that it will bring together the best clubs from around the world, including those from Africa, Asia, Central and North America, and Oceania, to compete against the powerhouses of Europe and South America.

Logistical Considerations

The tournament is being held primarily on the East Coast of the United States to avoid conflicts with the 2025 Gold Cup matches, which will be centered on the West Coast from June 14 to July 6. The inclusion of Lumen Field in Seattle was necessitated by the Seattle Sounders' qualification to the Club World Cup, which complicated the logistical arrangements.

Despite the logistical challenges and criticisms from entities such as FIFPRO and the Premier League regarding schedule congestion and player well-being, FIFA has proceeded with the expanded format, highlighting the tournament's potential to impact the growth of club football globally.