Atlanta to Host Six Matches of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Next Summer

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Monday, December 9th, 2024

FIFA unveiled the official match schedule for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ on Saturday morning following the tournament's draw on December 5 in Miami. Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host six matches for this historic edition of the tournament, including a quarterfinal.

The world’s best clubs from each of the six confederations will compete from June 15 to July 13, 2025. Atlanta will host the following six matches.

Three group stages:

  • June 16 – Chelsea vs. Club Leon
  • June 19 – Inter Miami vs. FC Porto
  • June 22 - Manchester City vs. Al Ain FC
  • Round of 16 matches on June 29 and July 1
  • Quarterfinal match on July 5

The tournament marks the largest stand-alone global club football event ever staged.

“Atlanta and Mercedes-Benz Stadium were made to host the world’s biggest events. We are eager to again bring our innovative venue, unique fan experience, and southern hospitality to a global stage," said Chief Operating Officer, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Dietmar Exler. "We look forward to welcoming the players, coaches, staff, and their fans to Atlanta and giving them a world-class experience.”

Following the announcement, Atlanta Sports Council and Atlanta World Cup Host Committee President Dan Corso remarked: “We are honored that FIFA has once again placed its trust in Atlanta and invited us to be a part of this new era for the FIFA Club World Cup. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication put forth by our Host Committee. With the tournament just one year ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, we are thrilled for our region to showcase its love of the sport and cement itself as an international soccer hub.”

The FIFA World Cup will provide a unique experience to showcase Atlanta as a top soccer market to the world, not only to those visiting Atlanta but also to the thousands of fans watching from around the world. The tournament adds to an impressive schedule of world-class events coming to Atlanta over the next several years, including the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in January 2025, the MLB All-Star Game in July 2025, the FIFA World Cup in 2026, Superbowl LXII in 2028 and the NCAA Final Four in 2031.