The FIFA Club World Cup is set for a major revamp in 2025, expanding to a 32-team format and promising a month-long football spectacle. Here’s a breakdown of when and where to catch all the action:
When and Where
The expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will be held in the United States from June 14 to July 13, 2025.
While a play-in fixture is scheduled for May 31, the main phase of the tournament officially kicks off on June 14. The grand finale will take place on July 13, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
A total of 12 venues across 11 U.S. cities will host the 63 matches:
- Atlanta: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Charlotte: Bank of America Stadium
- Cincinnati: TQL Stadium
- Los Angeles: Rose Bowl Stadium
- Miami: Hard Rock Stadium (hosting the opening match on June 14)
- Nashville: GEODIS Park
- New York/New Jersey: MetLife Stadium (hosting the final)
- Orlando: Camping World Stadium, Inter&Co Stadium
- Philadelphia: Lincoln Financial Field
- Seattle: Lumen Field
- Washington, D.C.: Audi Field
How to Watch
For fans in India and globally, every match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will be streamed live on DAZN.com.
DAZN is the official global broadcasting partner for the tournament and has signed a landmark free-to-view deal with FIFA, ensuring accessibility worldwide. While DAZN will stream all 63 matches on its platform, there is also the possibility of sublicensing to local free-to-air linear broadcast networks in various territories.
For viewers in the US, additional platforms for live coverage include FIFA+, YouTube TV, TNT Sports, and TelevisaUnivision.
Tournament Format
The 2025 edition will feature an expanded format mirroring the FIFA World Cup 2026. It will consist of:
- Group Stage: Eight groups with four clubs each, playing in a single-game round-robin format.
- Knockout Stage: The top two teams from each group will progress to a direct single-match knockout stage, starting from the Round of 16 all the way to the final.
- There will be no third-place play-off.
Key Dates
- Group Stage: June 14 โ June 26
- Round of 16: June 28 โ July 1
- Quarterfinals: July 4 โ July 5
- Semifinals: July 8 โ July 9
- Final: July 13 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Get ready for a month of exciting club football as 32 elite teams from around the world battle it out to be crowned world champions in the United States!
