### FIFA Club World Cup 2025: A Glance at the Venues

The anticipation for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is building as the tournament prepares to kick off on June 14, 2025, in the United States. This nearly month-long event will culminate in a grand finale at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on July 13. Spread across 11 cities and 12 stadiums from coast to coast, the event promises to bring excitement to football fans nationwide.

One of the standout venues is the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, known for its architectural brilliance. This stadium, which will also host eight matches for the FIFA World Cup 2026, including crucial knockout ties, features a retractable roof and a unique 360-degree halo video display. It’s also a hub for concerts and other sporting events, with Metallica set to perform just before the Club World Cup begins.

Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium, located near the city's towering skyscrapers, is another key venue. This expansive arena is home to Charlotte FC and the NFL's Carolina Panthers. The city itself is a hub for motorsports, housing the US's only Formula One team, Haas F1, and several NASCAR teams.

In Cincinnati, the newly built TQL Stadium offers a more intimate setting, with a seating capacity of 26,000. This venue has already made a name for itself, hosting international matches in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup and games for the US Women's National Team, drawing crowds of over 22,000.

The historic Rose Bowl Stadium in Los Angeles stands as the oldest and largest venue for the tournament. Celebrated its centenary in 2022, this iconic stadium has hosted several significant events, including the 1994 FIFA World Cup final and the 1984 Olympic gold medal match. LA’s sports culture is rich, home to numerous top-tier teams across different sports.

Miami's Hard Rock Stadium will be the stage for the tournament's opening match between Inter Miami and Al Ahly. Known for hosting six Super Bowls and other major sporting events, it is also slated to be a venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Nashville’s GEODIS Park, the largest football-specific stadium in the US, brings spectators close to the action, with the farthest seats only 150 feet from the pitch. This venue is a significant center for both sports and music events, located in the city famously known as Music City.

The MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, already a multi-purpose sporting powerhouse, will host the Club World Cup's final and both semifinals. This venue, which will also host pivotal matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is no stranger to grand events, having hosted the final of the 2016 Copa America Centenario.

Orlando offers two notable venues: Camping World Stadium and Inter&Co Stadium. The former is a historic venue with a rich history of hosting numerous sporting and entertainment events, while the latter is a modern stadium purpose-built for football and has hosted various significant matches, including the FIFA men's World Cup qualifiers.

Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field, home to the current Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles, is set to host several group-stage matches and a Round of 16 game during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The stadium has a vibrant history of hosting major sporting events since 2003.

Seattle's Lumen Field, distinguishable by its horseshoe shape and panoramic city views, will host six matches. This venue is home to the Seattle Sounders, who qualified for the Club World Cup as 2022 CONCACAF Champions League winners, and will also be used for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Finally, Washington, DC’s Audi Field will host three matches. Serving as the home ground for DC United, one of MLS's most decorated teams, this venue frequently accommodates various sports, including American football and rugby.

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is poised to be a captivating event, showcasing top-tier football across an array of world-class venues in the United States.