NASHVILLE – September 28, 2024 – Nashville has been chosen as one of the 11 U.S. cities to host the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. Geodis Park in Nashville is among the 12 venues selected to stage this significant event. The tournament will feature soccer clubs from six international confederations: AFC, CAF, Concacaf, CONMEBOL, OFC, and UEFA. The competition will take place from June 15 to July 13, with 32 teams competing in 62 matches over 29 days.
“We’ve had world-class soccer on our stage before, but never quite like this. I’m so excited for our passionate soccer fans, and we can’t wait to welcome the world’s best teams to Music City,” said Mayor Freddie O’Connell.
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Nashville SC CEO Ian Ayre expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are tremendously proud and honored that GEODIS Park has been selected as one of the 12 venues for the historic FIFA Club World Cup 2025. This tournament will bring the world’s best clubs to Nashville, showcasing our stadium, our city, and our passionate fanbase on a global stage. As we prepare to welcome fans from around the world, this moment reflects the growth of soccer in the U.S. and solidifies Nashville’s place as a premier destination for world-class soccer. We look forward to playing our part in what will be an unforgettable chapter in soccer history in North America in both 2025 and 2026.”
Deana Ivey, President & CEO of Nashville Convention & Visitor’s Corp., added, “We are beyond thrilled to host FIFA Club World Cup games in Nashville and are ready to deliver an unforgettable experience for soccer fans around the globe. We take great pride in being named a #1 sports city and in our reputation for hosting world-class events like no other destination. We look forward to showcasing GEODIS Park – the largest soccer-only stadium in the U.S. – to visiting fans, along with the city’s vibrant music scene and other wonderful attractions that have made Nashville a top global destination.”
Clubs qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ through their respective continental club competitions. Qualification is based on sporting merit across a four-year cycle, ensuring that continental champions and consistently high-performing clubs are rewarded. The official FIFA Club World Champions will be crowned at MetLife Stadium in New York New Jersey on July 13, 2025.
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