While we can’t contain our excitement for the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming to Miami, we’ve got another competition to keep our eyes out for! Inter Miami and Lionel Messi are set to take part in the Club World Cup 2025, and FIFA has put out the 63-game match schedule with dates and times for the newly expanded tournament. Taking place across 12 U.S. venues, including the Hard Rock Stadium, the Club World Cup will feature 32 of the world’s best teams from AFC, CAF, Concacaf, CONMEBOL, OFC and UEFA.
When does the 2025 Club World Cup start?
Notably, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will kick off here at the Hard Rock Stadium on June 14, with Inter Miami facing Al Ahly FC. The tournament will ultimately conclude at New York’s MetLife Stadium on July 13.
Which 2025 Club World Cup matches will be played at the Hard Rock Stadium?
The Hard Rock Stadium will host several matches during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, including the opening fixture:
- June 14: Al Ahly Egypt vs. Inter Miami, 8 p.m. ET
- June 16: Boca Juniors vs. Benfica, 6 p.m. ET
- June 18: Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal, 3 p.m. ET
- June 20: Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors, 9 p.m. ET
- June 23: Inter Miami vs. Palmeiras, 9 p.m. ET
- June 25: Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Fluminense, 3 p.m. ET
- June 29: Match 52, Winners of Group D vs. Runners of Group C
- July 1: Match 55, Winners of Group H vs. Runners of Group G
Additionally, Inter Miami will face off against FC Porto on Thursday, June 19, at Atlanta’s Mercedes Benz Stadium.
How can I get tickets for the Club World Cup matches in Miami?
Tickets for the Club World Cup games next year will launch on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 10 a.m. ET. They’ll be available on the official FIFA website.
What other cities will host Club World Cup matches?
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will be played in 12 venues across the U.S. Host cities include: Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Cincinnati, Charlotte, Atlanta, Nashville, East Rutherford, Orlando, Philadelphia, Washington and Seattle.
In 2026, the Hard Rock Stadium will host seven FIFA World Cup matches as well. You can see the full schedule here. The last time the U.S. hosted the tournament was in 1994 and it’ll be the first time in history that it’ll be spread across three countries, including Mexico and Canada. Talk about a truly global celebration!