Bring on the World: Rose Bowl to Host 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Matches in June

The Rose Bowl, the scene of some of the most iconic moments in sports history, will take center stage once again on Sunday, June 15, as it hosts six matches during the 2025 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Club World Cup’s expanded group stage.

The historic stadium will welcome football clubs from all over the world, between June 15 and June 25, as part of FIFA’s first-ever 32-team Club World Cup. With powerhouse teams representing Europe, South America, Asia, and North America, Pasadena is primed to offer fans a front-row seat to world-class football.

The action begins on Sunday, June 15, with a headline clash between France’s Paris Saint-Germain and Spain’s Atlético de Madrid, two clubs known for deep Champions League pedigrees and star-studded rosters. Kickoff is set for 12:00 p.m. Pacific.

Italian giants Inter Milan make their Rose Bowl debut on Tuesday, June 17, facing Liga MX stalwarts CF Monterrey at 6:00 p.m. Monterrey will return to the pitch twice more at the Rose Bowl — first against Argentina’s River Plate on June 21, and then closing out their group on June 25 versus Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds.

Paris Saint-Germain returns for a second match on Thursday, June 19, this time taking on Brazil’s Botafogo in a South American-European showdown. Atlético and Botafogo will wrap up their group play on Monday, June 23, at noon.

Rose Bowl 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Schedule:

• Sunday, June 15 | 12:00 p.m. – Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atlético de Madrid
• Tuesday, June 17 | 6:00 p.m. – CF Monterrey vs. Inter Milan
• Thursday, June 19 | 6:00 p.m. – Paris Saint-Germain vs. Botafogo
• Saturday, June 21 | 6:00 p.m. – River Plate vs. CF Monterrey
• Monday, June 23 | 12:00 p.m. – Atlético de Madrid vs. Botafogo
• Wednesday, June 25 | 6:00 p.m. – Urawa Red Diamonds vs. CF Monterrey

The tournament marks a new chapter for FIFA’s Club World Cup, previously limited to seven teams. Now, with 32 teams across eight groups, the format mirrors the structure of the men’s World Cup — promising more games, deeper storylines, and broader fan engagement.

The Rose Bowl’s inclusion as one of 12 U.S. venues reflects its rich soccer legacy. It hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup Final, the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final, and countless friendlies and qualifiers over the decades. With a seating capacity exceeding 90,000, it remains a crown jewel among American soccer venues.

Tickets for all matches are available through FIFA.com. The entire tournament will stream free worldwide on DAZN.