Club World Cup Schedule
The FIFA Club World Cup schedule runs annually in December, featuring continental champions in a knockout bracket with the host nation's league winner entering early rounds.
2025's format overhaul
Next year's Club World Cup expands to 32 teams, ditching the old seven-team knockout format. Expect four groups of eight, mimicking the Champions League. FIFA confirmed the 2025 edition will run June 15 – July 13 across US cities, avoiding winter clashes with domestic leagues. Chelsea and Real Madrid already qualified via Champions League wins, while Seattle Sounders represent CONCACAF. The full schedule drops after December's 2024 draw.
Why December 2024 matters
This year's traditional seven-team tournament in Saudi Arabia (December 12-22) is the last of its kind. Manchester City debut as Champions League holders, facing either Al-Ittihad or Auckland City in the semis. The final lands at King Abdullah Sports City on December 22. It’s a farewell to the old format before the 2025 revolution. Check /live for real-time updates once games start.
Time zone headaches
FIFA hasn't learned from Qatar's mistakes. The 2025 US-hosted games risk 1pm ET kickoffs in scorching summer heat to suit European TV. In 2022, Al-Hilal players collapsed in 100°F Jeddah humidity during the semi-final. Expect similar issues in Dallas or Atlanta next year. The /world-cup-2026-schedule shows how North American hosts handle this – Club WC planners should take notes.
Explore
Real Madrid
2–0
14:00
Manchester City
Sun, Jun 15, 2025 · 14:00 ET
Real Madrid
vs
17:00
Flamengo
Mon, Jun 16, 2025 · 17:00 ET
Real Madrid
vs
20:00
Benfica
Tue, Jun 17, 2025 · 20:00 ET
Manchester City
vs
14:00
Flamengo
Wed, Jun 18, 2025 · 14:00 ET
Manchester City
vs
17:00
Benfica
Thu, Jun 19, 2025 · 17:00 ET
Flamengo
vs
20:00
Benfica
Fri, Jun 20, 2025 · 20:00 ET
Bayern Munich
1–2
14:00
Paris Saint-Germain
Wed, Jun 18, 2025 · 14:00 ET
Bayern Munich
vs
17:00
Palmeiras
Thu, Jun 19, 2025 · 17:00 ET
Bayern Munich
vs
20:00
Porto
Fri, Jun 20, 2025 · 20:00 ET
Paris Saint-Germain
vs
14:00
Palmeiras
Sat, Jun 21, 2025 · 14:00 ET
Paris Saint-Germain
vs
17:00
Porto
Sun, Jun 22, 2025 · 17:00 ET
Palmeiras
vs
20:00
Porto
Mon, Jun 23, 2025 · 20:00 ET
Chelsea
vs
14:00
Inter Milan
Sat, Jun 21, 2025 · 14:00 ET
Chelsea
vs
17:00
Borussia Dortmund
Sun, Jun 22, 2025 · 17:00 ET
Chelsea
vs
20:00
AC Milan
Mon, Jun 23, 2025 · 20:00 ET
Inter Milan
vs
14:00
Borussia Dortmund
Tue, Jun 24, 2025 · 14:00 ET
Inter Milan
vs
17:00
AC Milan
Wed, Jun 25, 2025 · 17:00 ET
Borussia Dortmund
vs
20:00
AC Milan
Thu, Jun 26, 2025 · 20:00 ET
Liverpool
vs
14:00
Arsenal
Tue, Jun 24, 2025 · 14:00 ET
Liverpool
vs
17:00
Atlético Madrid
Wed, Jun 25, 2025 · 17:00 ET
Liverpool
vs
20:00
Juventus
Thu, Jun 26, 2025 · 20:00 ET
Arsenal
vs
14:00
Atlético Madrid
Fri, Jun 27, 2025 · 14:00 ET
Arsenal
vs
17:00
Juventus
Sat, Jun 28, 2025 · 17:00 ET
Atlético Madrid
vs
20:00
Juventus
Sun, Jun 29, 2025 · 20:00 ET
Real Madrid
vs
20:00
Manchester City
Tue, Jul 8, 2025 · 20:00 ET
Bayern Munich
vs
15:00
Paris Saint-Germain
Sun, Jul 13, 2025 · 15:00 ET
Frequently asked questions
How many teams qualify for the 2025 Club World Cup?+
32 teams: 12 from Europe, 6 from South America, 4 each from Africa, Asia, CONCACAF, plus the host nation's league winner and 1 Oceania representative.
Has an MLS team ever won the Club World Cup?+
No. Seattle Sounders' 2022 CONCACAF Champions League win marked the first MLS appearance at the tournament – they lost 1-0 to Al Ahly in the 2023 quarter-finals.
Which club has won the most Club World Cups?+
Real Madrid (5 titles: 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022), all under the current format. Corinthians' 2000 and 2012 wins came in the older Intercontinental Cup era.
Will the 2025 Club World Cup use VAR?+
Yes. FIFA confirmed VAR for all matches, despite controversies at the 2022 Qatar edition where Al-Hilal had two goals disallowed against Flamengo.