2025 FIFA Club World Cup Stadiums: Inside the 12 Iconic U.S. Venues
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is heading to the United States, bringing 32 of the world’s top clubs to battle it out across 63 matches. With a year to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this tournament will act as a grand rehearsal on American soil. With so many clubs and fans involved, 12 locations will feature the events, from highly publicized stadiums to niche areas that cater to history, advancement and fans.
Here’s a breakdown of the 12 confirmed locations, what makes them unique, their sports and football history and what you need to know for June 2025.
Stadium Overview
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, GA
- Bank of America Stadium – Charlotte, NC
- TQL Stadium – Cincinnati, OH
- Rose Bowl – Los Angeles, CA
- Hard Rock Stadium – Miami, FL
- GEODIS Park – Nashville, TN
- MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, NJ
- Camping World Stadium – Orlando, FL
- Inter&Co Stadium – Orlando, FL
- Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, PA
- Lumen Field – Seattle, WA
- Audi Field – Washington, D.C.
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, GA (75,000)
- Stadium Features
Home to one of the most iconic stadiums in the world, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium features a retractable roof and a 360-degree halo video board (largest in the world) boasting a fan-oriented experience with opportunities for sustainability and comfort.
- Football Legacy
This venue is the home of MLS’ Atlanta United which has great attendance numbers and won the 2018 MLS Cup. It also hosted Super Bowl LIII and the Campeones Cup in 2019.
- Why It Matters for 2025
This centrally located, high-quality venue will work for all important matchups for the Club World Cup.
- Bank of America Stadium – Charlotte, NC (75,000)
- Stadium Features
A multi-purpose venue in the heart of the Queen City, this stadium serves both NFL and MLS crowds with equal energy.
- Football Legacy
Now home to Charlotte FC, it’s recently hosted Copa América fixtures and international friendlies.
- Why It Matters for 2025
Charlotte’s growing status as a football hub makes it an ideal Southeast host city.
- TQL Stadium – Cincinnati, OH (26,000)
- Stadium Features
New football stadium, aesthetically pleasing, fan oriented. It has won design awards internationally and champions fan intimacy over volume.
- Football Legacy
FC Cincinnati plays here, named “Best Venue” at the World Football Summit 2022.
- Why It Matters for 2025
It demonstrates MLS’s expansion to lower population markets yet what an awesome experience it would be on game day.
- Rose Bowl – Los Angeles, CA (88,500)
- Stadium Features
One of America’s most storied stadiums, it offers a classic backdrop with unmatched capacity.
- Football Legacy
It hosted the 1994 men’s and 1999 women’s World Cup finals. Legends have walked this pitch.
- Why It Matters for 2025
Its inclusion ties the Club World Cup to historic moments in U.S. football.
- Hard Rock Stadium – Miami, FL (65,000)
- Stadium Features
A versatile venue known for high-profile events from the Miami Grand Prix to concerts and NFL games.
- Football Legacy
Though recent Copa América challenges tested it, its ability to host major events remains solid.
- Why It Matters for 2025
As an international hotspot, Miami brings global flair and fan diversity.
- GEODIS Park – Nashville, TN (30,000)
- Stadium Features
The largest football-specific stadium in the U.S. Built for atmosphere, not just scale.
- Football Legacy
Hosted the Leagues Cup final and is home to Nashville SC. A fortress of sound.
- Why It Matters for 2025
GEODIS brings an intense, fan-driven energy to the tournament lineup.
- MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, NJ (82,500)
- Stadium Features
Massive and modern, it’s wired for major global broadcasts and East Coast crowds.
- Football Legacy
Venue for Copa América Centenario and the future host of the 2026 World Cup Final.
- Why It Matters for 2025
The biggest venue in the Northeast is essential for knockout rounds and global attention.
- Camping World Stadium – Orlando, FL (65,000)
- Stadium Features
Classic yet constantly updated, this stadium mixes tradition with accessibility.
- Football Legacy
Hosted U.S. men’s national team games and multiple college football bowls.
- Why It Matters for 2025
Its downtown location helps create a festival-like setting for fans.
- Inter&Co Stadium – Orlando, FL (25,000)
- Stadium Features
Smaller but purpose-built for football, with steep stands and strong acoustics.
- Football Legacy
A fortress for Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride. Regularly hosts national team matches.
- Why It Matters for 2025
Provides a more intimate experience in contrast to its city’s larger venue.
- Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, PA (69,000)
- Stadium Features
A passionate sports city with a modern stadium that holds energy like few others.
- Football Legacy
It has hosted Gold Cup finals and friendly matches featuring top European clubs.
- Why It Matters for 2025
Perfect for knockout-stage drama in one of America’s most spirited cities.
- Lumen Field – Seattle, WA (69,000)
- Stadium Features
Famous for its sound and sightlines, Lumen Field turns every match into a cauldron.
- Football Legacy
Home to the Sounders, the first MLS club to win the Concacaf Champions League.
- Why It Matters for 2025
Seattle’s fan culture makes it a must-experience venue for international fans.
- Audi Field – Washington, D.C. (20,000)
- Stadium Features
Compact, energetic, and just minutes from the Capitol.
- Football Legacy
Home to D.C. United and the Washington Spirit, with a focus on grassroots development.
- Why It Matters for 2025
Its smaller size ensures a buzzing, close-up view of Club World Cup action.
The Road Ahead
Twelve stadiums—from the biggest NFL football palaces to ones built exclusively for the beautiful game—showcase football’s reach and fervor in the United States. Every location boasts its own final match atmosphere, bringing fans and players even more excitement in a nation where the world’s game is only on the rise. These locations will do more than stage a match when the first whistle blows.
