As the world of football turns its attention to the United States for the start of the quarterfinals in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with ticket prices starting as low as $19, it signals an important moment for global soccer and American sports culture.
This expanded tournament kicked off with 32 of the world’s best club teams, and it’s time for the knockout phase to begin! Get ready to enjoy high-stakes soccer and more access for fans than ever before while already at the event, and not just in the U.S. but also in through continental efforts throughout the globe in American sports!
A Historic Tournament on U.S. Soil
This year’s tournament will be the first with a new 32-team format – a huge leap from years past – and is taking place in the United States from June 14 to July 13, 2025. As a precursor to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, fans will be able to enjoy world-class football in iconic American stadiums. There will be matches played in 12 venues in 11 cities around the US, with the quarterfinals to be played on July 4 and 5.
Quarterfinals: Dates, Venues and Match-Ups
The quarterfinals begin on Friday July 4th, with two match-ups on at 3pm ET, and 9pm ET. The remaining match-ups will take place on Saturday July 5th at 12pm ET and 4pm ET. Stadiums include the well-known Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, and Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, just to name a few.
Fans can expect to see some of the heaviest weights in club football with the likes of Real Madrid, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, as well as South American superpowers like Palmeiras and River Plate all competing to reach the semifinals. The matches will provide the excitement and quality to which only the best clubs in the world can provide.
Affordable Access: Tickets from $19
To maximize access for people from all walks of life, the ticket prices for the quarterfinals become very affordable, with prices starting at $19. This decision follows the backlash against dynamic pricing and possesses either slow or late sales made by the first ticket holders, leading organizers to pivot to more affordable pricing so that fans could access the session of this historic event. This very affordable entry price point guarantees greater attendance by fans, fostering diversity and community engagement within stadiums across country.
How to Watch
For fans that cannot participate in person, all matches are available to watch live on DAZN, while select games may appear on TNT, TBS, and TruTV. There are also streaming options such as YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV, to provide fans around the world with options to sift through the action.
A Festival of Football and Community
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals kick off in the U.S. with ticket prices starting at only $19 and expect thousands of fans from around the world to join in the festival of sport, culture, and community. This event will showcase the very best of club football and will highlight the ever-growing interest in football in the United States. Given the value of the tickets, a star-filled lineup of footballers, and a chance to attend some of the most iconic stadiums in America, this year’s Club World Cup will undoubtedly have a lasting legacy in the world of American sport.
As the knockout rounds commence, anticipation surrounds who will finally be crowned as a new world club champion – but for fans, the journey is only just beginning.
