The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set to be a landmark event, marking the first edition under an expanded format featuring 32 teams. Scheduled from June 14 to July 13, 2025, the tournament will be hosted across 12 stadiums in 11 cities across the United States.en.wikipedia.orgmlssoccer.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1
🏟️ Host Cities & Stadiums
The matches will be held in the following cities and venues:nypost.com
East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium (Final)
Miami Gardens, FL – Hard Rock Stadium (Opening Match)
Pasadena, CA – Rose Bowl
Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field
Charlotte, NC – Bank of America Stadium
Seattle, WA – Lumen Field
Orlando, FL – Camping World Stadium & Inter&Co Stadium
Nashville, TN – GEODIS Park
Cincinnati, OH – TQL Stadium
Washington, D.C. – Audi Fieldsoundersfc.com+9mail.topendsports.com+9en.wikipedia.org+9nbcsports.com+3en.wikipedia.org+3mlssoccer.com+3thesun.co.uk+4mlssoccer.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4
These venues were selected to provide a coast-to-coast experience for fans and teams alike. mlssoccer.com
⚽ Qualified Teams
The tournament will feature 32 teams from around the globe:thesun.co.uk+1thesun.ie+1
Europe (12 teams): Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, Porto, Benfica, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Atlético Madrid, Red Bull Salzburg
South America (6 teams): Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense, River Plate, Boca Juniors, Botafogo
North and Central America (4 teams): Monterrey, Seattle Sounders, León, Pachuca
Africa (4 teams): Al Ahly, Wydad AC, Espérance de Tunis, Mamelodi Sundowns
Asia (4 teams): Al Hilal, Urawa Red Diamonds, Al Ain, Ulsan Hyundai
Oceania (1 team): Auckland City
USA (1 team): Inter Miaminypost.com+2nbcsports.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2mlssoccer.com+6en.wikipedia.org+6thesun.ie+6
Notably, Chelsea enters as the defending champion, having won its first title in the last tournament under the old format in 2023. en.wikipedia.org
📅 Schedule Highlights
Opening Match: June 14, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium, featuring Inter Miami.
Final Match: July 13, 2025, at MetLife Stadium.
Group Stage Matches: Teams will compete in a round-robin format, with the top two from each group advancing to the knockout stages.
Knockout Rounds: Commencing shortly after the group stage, leading up to the final.mail.topendsports.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1en.wikipedia.org+3mlssoccer.com+3nypost.com+3
The complete match schedule, including specific fixtures and kick-off times, will be announced closer to the tournament date.
🏆 Prize Pool
The tournament boasts a substantial prize pool of £775 million, with the winning team set to earn up to £97 million. This significant financial incentive underscores the prestige and competitiveness of the event. thesun.ie
🎤 Broadcast & Entertainment
The 2025 Club World Cup will be broadcast globally, with Channel 5 and DAZN covering 23 matches, including the opening game and the final. The broadcast team features renowned pundits such as Ronaldo, John Obi Mikel, and Callum Wilson, among others. thesun.ie
Additionally, the final will feature a halftime show headlined by J Balvin, Doja Cat, and Tems, offering fans an entertainment experience beyond the pitch. en.wikipedia.org
