The countdown has begun for FIFA's expanded club tournament, with fans able to get tickets from Thursday.
The 2025 Club World Cup, the dream of FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, is quickly becoming a reality.
After the new, expanded tournament initially failed to gain momentum, the league quickly put all the essential elements in place with stadiums in lockdown across the US. The 32 teams now know their opponents and broadcaster DAZN stepped in at the eleventh hour as media player. partner to ensure that the desired global audience can be reached.
Now the litmus test: will the fans (for many the most essential ingredient in the football experience) be interested enough to part with their hard-earned money to attend these matches?
We'll find out soon after FIFA confirmed that matchday tickets will go on sale next Thursday (December 19), with the lowest price being $30 for a Category 4 through ticket partner Ticketmaster.
At this time, FIFA has not yet announced a final prize structure for the matches in the opening phase.
First come, first served
Unlike other major FIFA events, the 2025 Club World Cup will offer tickets on a first-come, first-served basis, with the sales window opening Thursday at 10am ET/7am PT.
However, to avoid potential system demand-related issues, FIFA has split the sales period into group stages, with the following slots per group.
General public tickets for the knockout phase and final rounds will go on sale on Thursday, January 16 (2025).
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