Nashville's Geodis Park Set to Host Three Matches in 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Nashville's Geodis Park is set to host three group stage matches during the expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, marking a significant milestone in the city's emergence as a hub for international soccer.

From June 15 to July 13, 2025, the United States will host the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup, with Nashville's Geodis Park scheduled to stage the following matches:

• June 20, 2025, at 5 p.m. CT: Club León (Mexico) vs. Espérance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia) – Group D
• June 24, 2025, at 2 p.m. CT: Auckland City FC (New Zealand) vs. CA Boca Juniors (Argentina) – Group C
• June 26, 2025, at 8 p.m. CT: Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia) vs. CF Pachuca (Mexico) – Group H

Geodis Park, a 30,109-seat soccer-specific stadium located at the historic Nashville Fairgrounds, opened on May 1, 2022, and serves as the home of Major League Soccer's Nashville SC. The stadium's selection as a venue for this prestigious tournament underscores Nashville's growing prominence in the global soccer landscape.

Local officials have expressed enthusiasm about the global exposure and economic benefits the tournament is expected to bring to the city. Mayor Freddie O’Connell stated, "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." Nashville SC CEO Ian Ayre added, "GEODIS Park welcoming the FIFA Club World Cup is a huge step forward and a true recognition of how far Nashville has come in the world of soccer." Deana Ivey, President & CEO of Nashville Convention & Visitor’s Corp., remarked, "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."

The 2025 edition marks a significant expansion of the FIFA Club World Cup, increasing from seven to 32 teams. This change reflects FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s vision to elevate the tournament's prestige and global reach. The competition will feature clubs from all six continental confederations, including recent UEFA Champions League and Copa Libertadores victors. The tournament adopts a World Cup-style format, with a group stage followed by knockout rounds, culminating in the final at MetLife Stadium in New York on July 13, 2025.

Participating teams include:

• UEFA (12 slots): Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, Porto, Benfica, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Atlético Madrid, Red Bull Salzburg
• CONMEBOL (6 slots): Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo, River Plate, Boca Juniors
• CONCACAF (4 slots): Monterrey, Seattle Sounders FC, Pachuca, Los Angeles FC
• AFC (4 slots): Al-Hilal, Urawa Red Diamonds, Al Ain, Ulsan HD
• CAF (4 slots): Al Ahly, Wydad AC, Espérance de Tunis, Mamelodi Sundowns
• OFC (1 slot): Auckland City
• Host (1 slot): Inter Miami CF

Hosting the FIFA Club World Cup is expected to have a significant economic impact on the United States, with FIFA estimating it could contribute $9.6 billion to the U.S. economy. For Nashville, the event provides an opportunity to showcase its capabilities as a host city for major international sporting events, potentially boosting tourism and local businesses. The selection of Geodis Park highlights the city's commitment to soccer and its growing reputation in the sports world.

Tickets for the matches are currently available for purchase.

As Nashville prepares to welcome teams and fans from around the world, the city's role in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup signifies a new chapter in its sports history, reflecting its dedication to fostering a vibrant soccer culture and its readiness to host events of global significance.