The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is gearing up for an electrifying kick-off with a monumental clash between Inter Miami and Al Ahly, set to unfold in the vibrant backdrop of Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. However, ticket sales for this highly anticipated opening match have started off sluggishly, as the clock ticks down to the event on July 14.
Ticket Sales Off to a Slow Start
After tickets went live on December 19 at 10:00 a.m. ET, a staggering 31 sections remain with more than 100 tickets still available on the online portal. The buzz surrounding this notable duel, featuring none other than soccer superstar Lionel Messi, hasn’t translated into full stadium sections just yet.
This match showcases the most prized tickets of the entire tournament, with prices soaring between $349 and $557. Some adventurous fans are even trying to resell them for up to $1,221. For those looking to catch other group-stage games, more wallet-friendly options are available, ranging from just $44 to $89.
Bayern Munich Sparks Full House
On the flip side, the match on July 15 at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, where Bayern Munich will take on Auckland City, has achieved a sell-out status. This makes it the only match so far to completely fill the stands, highlighting the disparity in interest between various fixtures in this expansive tournament.
This year marks a significant expansion for the 2025 Club World Cup, which for the first time will feature 32 teams from all across the globe. This is a notable increase from the previous seven-team format, with places distributed as follows: 12 for Europe, 6 for South America, 4 each for North America and the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa, and 1 spot for Oceania.
Despite skepticism about scheduling conflicts in an already jam-packed calendar, FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino remain steadfast in their commitment to this ambitious tournament, which will unfold over a thrilling month next summer.
Matches will be held at iconic stadiums across the United States, including:
- Hard Rock Stadium (Miami)
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
- Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte)
- TQL Stadium (Cincinnati)
- Rose Bowl Stadium (Pasadena)
- GEODIS Park (Nashville)
- Camping World Stadium (Orlando)
- Inter&Co Stadium (Orlando)
- Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)
- Lumen Field (Seattle)
- Audi Field (Washington, D.C.)