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World Cup of Clubs 2025: Participating Teams, Dates, and Venue Details

US to Host 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Featuring 32 Teams, New Format, and Participation from Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund - Find Out About Schedule, Groups, Broadcast, and Other Details!

USA Hosts 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with 32 Teams, Updated Format, and Participation by Bayern and...
USA Hosts 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with 32 Teams, Updated Format, and Participation by Bayern and BVB. Details, Groups, Telecast, and More at a Glance!

Get Ready for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Your Guide!

World Cup of Clubs 2025: Participating Teams, Dates, and Venue Details

Brace yourself for a football spectacular! The FIFA Club World Cup of 2025 promises an extravaganza of supreme football action, with two German teams right in the thick of it! From June 14 to July 13, 32 clubs will fight tooth and nail in the USA to grab the coveted title.

When does the Club World Cup 2025 occur?

With the ball set to roll in 12 US states, the tournament will unfold in a group stage followed by a knockout system:

  • Opening match: June 15 (in Miami)
  • Round of 16: June 28 - July 1
  • Quarterfinals: July 4 and 5
  • Semifinals: July 8 and 9
  • The final: July 13 (at MetLife Stadium, New York)

⚽ Who takes part in the Club World Cup?

In total, 32 teams from six continental confederations will join the competition. Germany will be represented by FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Here's a quick rundown of the groups:

  • Group A: Palmeiras, FC Porto, Al-Ahly, Inter Miami
  • Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atlético Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle Sounders
  • Group C: FC Bayern Munich**, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica Lisbon
  • Group D: Flamengo, FC Chelsea, ES Tunis, Los Angeles FC
  • Group E: River Plate, Inter Milan, Urawa Red Diamonds, CF Monterrey
  • Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan HD, Mamelodi Sundowns
  • Group G: Manchester City, Juventus Turin, Wydad Casablanca, Al-Ain FC
  • Group H: Real Madrid, Al-Hilal, CF Pachuca, Red Bull Salzburg

The top two teams from each group will advance to the round of 16.

Who broadcasts the Club World Cup 2025?

  • DAZN shows all 63 games live in the stream (no subscription required!)
  • Sat.1, Joyn & ran.de will broadcast all games featuring Bayern or Dortmund live on free TV

If no German team reaches the knockout round, there will be one game per round + the final also on free TV.

What's new?

  • 32 participants (instead of 7) for the first time
  • The tournament takes place every four years
  • New format: group stage + knockout system (like the World Cup for national teams)
  • 12 US stadiums: including Miami, Los Angeles, New York

The Final in New York

The grand final takes place on July 13, 2025, at 9 PM in the world-renowned MetLife Stadium in New York. Will Manchester City keep their crown? Or will a German team seize the trophy?

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Sources:1. fifa.com2. bayern.com3. borussen.de4. kicker.de5. nytimes.com

  1. The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will span from June 14 to July 13, with games taking place in 12 US states.
  2. Competition in the Club World Cup 2025 will be fierce, as 32 teams from six continental leagues, including Germany's FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, vie for the title.
  3. The tournament will follow a group stage and knockout system, with the opening match set for June 15 in Miami and the final at MetLife Stadium, New York on July 13.
  4. In the Club World Cup 2025, viewers can catch all 63 games live on DAZN, while Sat.1, Joyn & ran.de will air games featuring Bayern or Dortmund on free TV.
  5. This tournament marks a new era for the Club World Cup, with 32 participants, a four-year occurrence, a group stage followed by a knockout system, and games in several renowned US stadiums.
  6. The grand finale of the Club World Cup 2025 will take place at the MetLife Stadium in New York on July 13, with Manchester City looking to defend their title, or a German team seizing the trophy.

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