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FIFA Club World Cup 2025: A Guide to the US Host Cities and Venues
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup kicked off on June 14 and runs through July 13, featuring US-based stadiums across a dozen cities spanning the country. Here's a breakdown of the host cities, stadiums, and the matches they'll host.
Host Cities and Stadiums
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium (capacity ~75,000)
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Bank of America Stadium
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- TQL Stadium
- Los Angeles (Pasadena), California
- Rose Bowl Stadium
- Miami, Florida
- Hard Rock Stadium
- Nashville, Tennessee
- GEODIS Park
- New York/New Jersey
- MetLife Stadium
- Orlando, Florida (two venues)
- Inter Miami’s stadium (Inter&Co Stadium)
- Camping World Stadium (also a venue)
- Seattle, Washington
- Lumen Field
- Washington, D.C.
- Audi Field
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Lincoln Financial Field
Each city hosts a unique combination of group stage matches and knockout phase matches, except for Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, which stands out as the venue for 8 matches, including the semi-finals and two other knockout ties. Hard Rock Stadium in Miami will host the tournament opener, and MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey will play host to the final.
Matches by Stadium and City
Some stadiums, like the Rose Bowl, Audi Field, and Lincoln Financial Field, will host group stage matches and a few knockout round matches, while others like Mercedes-Benz Stadium and MetLife Stadium will have both group stage and major knockout matches.
Notable Matches
- Hard Rock Stadium, Miami: Opening match (Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly) on June 14 at 8 p.m. ET
- MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey: Final (July 13/14)
Stay tuned as teams battle it out for the ultimate title in one of the world's most popular sports events. Whether you're a hardcore football fan or just looking for an exciting spectacle, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup promises to deliver!
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, held across various US cities, includes a mix of sports events and political discussions, as the tournament opener takes place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, a venue traditionally associated with sports. Meanwhile, the final match will be held at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, a location that has hosted numerous football games, soccer matches, and even prematch conferences related to international sports politics.
As global teams prepare for battle in one of the world's most popular sports events, the tournament's host cities also play a significant role in diplomatic relations, much like the way city states did during historical periods of war and politics. These host cities act as a bridge between different cultures, promoting unity and harmony much like sport's ideals of fair play and team spirit.
