TQL Stadium will host four matches in next summer’s FIFA Club World Cup 2025, and tickets are on sale beginning Thursday, December 19.
Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium will host four Group Stage matches between Sunday, June 15 and Wednesday, June 25. Cincinnati will host the second match of the tournament on June 15 at Noon ET featuring 33-time German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and New Zealand’s Auckland City FC, record 12-time winners of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League.
Mexican club CF Pachuca, winners of the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup, will face 17-time Austrian Bundesliga winners FC Red Bull Salzburg on Wednesday, June 18 at 6 p.m. ET.
On Saturday, June 21, Cincinnati will host another German powerhouse with Borussia Dortmund taking on Mamelodi Sundowns FC, 17-time winners of the South African Premier Soccer League. Kickoff is set for Noon ET.
In the final Club World Cup match in Cincinnati, Borussia Dortmund will feature again at TQL Stadium taking on South Korean side Ulsan HD FC, three-time defending champions of the K League 1. Kickoff on Wednesday, June 25 is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on the final matchday of Group F.
Full Club World Cup Schedule At TQL Stadium (All Times ET)
Sunday, June 15 – 12 p.m. – Bayern Munich (GER) vs. Auckland City FC (NZL) – Group C
Wednesday, June 18 – 6 p.m. – CF Pachuca (MEX) vs. FC Red Bull Salzburg (AUT) – Group H
Saturday, June 21 – 12 p.m. – Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) vs. Borussia Dortmund (GER) – Group F
Wednesday, June 25 – 3 p.m. – Borussia Dortmund (GER) vs. Ulsan HD FC (KOR) – Group F
Fans are encouraged to check their emails for a message from TQL Stadium with exclusive presale information to get tickets today. Tickets for all Group Stage matches will go on sale to the public on Thursday, December 19 at 10 a.m. ET, exclusively via FIFA.com/tickets.
The wait is almost over. Fans of the 32 clubs that have qualified for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cupâ„¢ can soon take their passion to the world by securing a coveted seat at the groundbreaking tournament.
The first phase of ticket sales begins on Thursday, 19 December at 10 a.m. ET via FIFA.com/tickets and runs until Tuesday, 14 January at 10 a.m. ET. Individual match tickets will be available for all 48 group-stage matches. General-public tickets are priced from USD 30 (excl. taxes and fees) in Category 4, with prices varying by match. Fans will be able to complete their purchases immediately on a first-come, first-served basis and are encouraged to act early, as tickets will go fast.
General public sales will start on 19 December based on the following staggered approach that will facilitate fans’ access to tickets:
General public sales | Sales opening time |
Group A and B matches | 10 a.m. ET |
Group C and D matches | 3 p.m. ET |
Group E and F matches | 5 p.m. ET |
Group G and H matches | 1 p.m. ET |
An exclusive 48-hour presale window will open on Tuesday, 17 December for the 12 host venues for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025â„¢, giving them the opportunity to reward their customers through their loyalty programmes or promotional activities. The presale window will open as follows:
Stadium presales | Sales opening time |
Matches 1 to 12 (from 14 to 17 June inclusive) | 10 a.m. ET |
Matches 13 to 24 (from 18 to 20 June inclusive) | 12 p.m. (noon) ET |
Matches 25 to 36 (from 21 to 23 June inclusive) | 2 p.m. ET |
Matches 37 to 48 (from 24 to 26 June inclusive) | 4 p.m. ET |
FIFA has also secured a quota of tickets for the fans of the clubs playing in each match, which such supporters will be able to purchase via FIFA.com/tickets (subject to availability) starting Thursday, 19 December, 10:00 EST, through special access provided by their clubs. That quota also includes conditional tickets all the way up to the final on Sunday, 13 July at MetLife Stadium in New York New Jersey. This means that club fans can guarantee their place at the knockout matches as well, with those tickets being confirmed once their club qualifies for the match in question. Club fan tickets will be available in dedicated price categories, with prices beginning at USD 36 (incl. taxes and fees).
Club fans are invited to visit FIFA.com/tickets for more information about access to the dedicated ticket allocation. Further details on club fan tickets will be provided by the respective clubs in due course.
Club fans | Sales opening time |
All group matches and all conditional matches | 10:00 EST |
Tickets for the general public for the knockout stage will go on sale on Thursday, 16 January, coinciding with the kick-off of the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Tour, with further information on hospitality packages to follow soon. In view of the expected interest from around the world, football fans are reminded that FIFA.com/tickets is the official and preferred hub to buy FIFA Club World Cup tickets.
Please note that travelling supporters are solely responsible for arranging their own travel to the USA, including obtaining any visas or permits that they require. FIFA’s allocation rules allow each customer to purchase up to six tickets per match and tickets for a maximum of seven matches. All major credit-card providers are accepted. Accessible tickets are also available, providing access for people with disabilities or limited mobility.
The home of FC Cincinnati TQL Stadium is one of 12 stadiums that will host matches in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 when 32 top clubs in the world play for the title of FIFA Club World Champions.
The 2025 edition of the Club World Cup will take place in the United States and is expanded to 32 clubs for the first time. The tournament kicks off on Sunday, June 15, 2025 and will continue for 29 days before the Club World Cup Final on July 13, 2025 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
TQL Stadium and MetLife Stadium are joined by 10 other venues – Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta), Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte), Rose Bowl Stadium (Los Angeles), Hard Rock Stadium (Miami), GEODIS Park (Nashville), Camping World Stadium (Orlando), Inter&Co Stadium (Orlando), Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia), Lumen Field (Seattle), and Audi Field (Washington, D.C.).
TQL Stadium has hosted seven international matches, two concerts and has featured the Orange and Blue compete in international competitions including the Concacaf Champions Cup and Leagues Cup.
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