Chelsea Club World Cup 2025: Fixtures & Schedule Explained
Chelsea Set to Shine at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
Chelsea Football Club is gearing up to participate in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, making its mark as one of the twelve UEFA qualifiers for this expanded tournament. This will see them compete on a global stage with top clubs from various footballing nations. Having qualified as one of the UEFA Champions League winners during the period from 2021 to 2024, Chelsea enters the tournament with high hopes and ambitions, especially after their impressive victory in the Champions League back in 2021.
Group Stage Dynamics
In December 2024, the draw placed Chelsea in Group D, alongside Brazilian giants Flamengo, Tunisian representatives Esperance, and Los Angeles FC (LAFC) from the United States. LAFC’s inclusion comes after Club Leon was removed due to FIFA regulations concerning multi-club ownership. This adds an interesting twist to the competition as Chelsea prepares to face three formidable opponents. The Blues will aim to establish themselves firmly in the group stage.
Group D Matchup Overview
- Flamengo (Brazil)
- Esperance (Tunisia)
- Los Angeles FC (United States)
| Team | Matches | W-L-D | GD | Pts. | |
| 1. | Flamengo | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2. | Esperance | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3. | Chelsea | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4. | TBD | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0 | 0 |
Fixture Schedule: The Road Ahead
Chelsea’s opening match will be against LAFC at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, followed by encounters with Flamengo and Esperance at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Here’s a look at their match schedule:
| Game | Venue | Date | Time (ET) | |
| Matchday 1 | Chelsea vs. LAFC | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) | Mon, June 16 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Matchday 2 | Flamengo vs. Chelsea | Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia) | Fri, June 20 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Matchday 3 | Esperance vs. Chelsea | Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia) | Fri, June 27 | 9:00 a.m. |
Tournament Schedule and Structure
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in the summer, with the group stage beginning on June 14. The competition will culminate in a thrilling final on July 13 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. This year’s tournament will introduce a new structure, featuring eight groups of four teams, from which the top two will progress to knockout stages and eventually the Round of 16.
Venues and Locations
Group Stage Venues
Chelsea’s group-stage matches are strategically placed to harness the enthusiasm of local fans. Their first game is set to take place at the prestigious Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, followed by two fixtures at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Knockout Stage Venues
If Chelsea secures the top position in their group, they’ll play their Round of 16 match at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on June 29. Should they advance further, a potential quarterfinal would occur back in Atlanta on July 5. Conversely, if Chelsea finishes as runners-up, their knockout journey will begin at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
FIFA Club World Cup Venues at a Glance
| Venue | City | Capacity |
| Audi Field | Washington DC | 20,000 |
| Bank of America Stadium | Charlotte, North Carolina | 75,000 |
| Camping World Stadium | Orlando, Florida | 65,000 |
| Geodis Park | Nashville, Tennessee | 30,000 |
| Hard Rock Stadium | Miami Gardens, Florida | 65,000 |
| Inter & Co Stadium | Orlando, Florida | 25,000 |
| Lincoln Field | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 69,000 |
| Lumen Field | Seattle, Washington | 69,000 |
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta, Georgia | 75,000 |
| MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford, New Jersey | 82,500 |
| Rose Bowl | Pasadena, California | 42,959 |
| TQL Stadium | Cincinnati, Ohio | 26,000 |
For more official insights and detailed information regarding the tournament format and other competing teams, you can visit FIFA’s official website.
