In 2025, six FIFA Club World Cup matches will be played in Seattle at Lumen Field, and Seattle Sounders FC are right in the middle of the action. Below, BraeckBall will walk you through exactly what Club World Cup games are in Seattle, including dates, teams, and times—so you can mark your calendar, grab tickets, and feel the build-up.
What’s the context
The FIFA Club World Cup in 2025 is being played in an expanded 32-team format held across multiple U.S. cities. Seattle’s Lumen Field is one of the host venues, and it will stage six group-stage matches. Seattle Sounders FC have qualified, so all their group games take place in their home stadium.
Seattle’s match schedule at Lumen Field
Here are the six Club World Cup matches being held in Seattle, with teams, group, date, and kickoff time (Pacific Time, PT):
|
Match |
Group |
Teams |
Date |
Time (PT) |
|
1 |
Group B |
Sounders FC vs Botafogo |
June 15, 2025 |
7:00 pm |
|
2 |
Group E |
River Plate vs Urawa Red Diamonds |
June 17, 2025 |
12:00 pm |
|
3 |
Group B |
Sounders FC vs Atlético Madrid |
June 19, 2025 |
3:00 pm |
|
4 |
Group E |
Internazionale (Inter Milan) vs Urawa Red Diamonds |
June 21, 2025 |
12:00 pm |
|
5 |
Group B |
Sounders FC vs Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) |
June 23, 2025 |
12:00 pm |
|
6 |
Group E |
Internazionale vs River Plate |
June 25, 2025 |
6:00 pm |
Key teams and groups to watch
Here are some of the standout clubs and what makes these group matchups compelling:
- Seattle Sounders FC are participating in Group B, facing Botafogo (Brazil), Atlético Madrid (Spain), and Paris Saint-Germain (France).
- Group E matches in Seattle feature heavyweights like River Plate (Argentina), Internazionale (Inter Milan) (Italy), and Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan).
- These games span from mid-June through June 25, all in the group stage phase of the tournament.
Why Seattle’s matches matter
Seattle hosting these games is significant not just for local fans, but for global club football culture:
- Seattle becomes one of the key venues in the U.S. for this new expanded Club World Cup, showcasing top clubs.
- The atmosphere will be electric: Sounders FC fans are known for creating an intense home environment, and hosting matches against giants like PSG and Inter Milan amplifies the stakes.
- For Seattle Sounders FC, playing group stage games at home is a privilege. Not many MLS teams have this at such a global tournament.
Tips if you’re attending or following
If you plan to go or watch:
- Double-check the time zones. All listed times are Pacific Time.
- Buy tickets early. Big matchups (Sounders vs PSG, or Inter Milan vs River Plate) are especially likely to sell fast.
- Keep an eye on local transit, match-day logistics, and possibly special fan events tied to these games. Seattle and event organizers often run shuttle services, light rail, etc.
Frequently asked questions
Will there be knockout stage games in Seattle? No—Seattle’s six matches are all during the group stage. The knockout rounds are played at various other U.S. venues.
Which other cities are hosting? Other U.S. cities are hosting matches too. Seattle is one of several across states involved in this tournament.
When is the final? The tournament runs from mid-June to mid-July 2025, but Seattle’s match days end June 25. The final match will be played elsewhere.
Conclusion
If you’re wondering what Club World Cup games are in Seattle, here’s the bottom line: six group-stage matches at Lumen Field in June 2025, including all of Seattle Sounders FC’s games. Whether you’re cheering for your hometown team or just want to watch world-class clubs like PSG, Inter Milan, or River Plate in action, Seattle’s schedule delivers.
BraeckBall encourages you to lock in those dates, follow your favorite teams, and experience the global football spectacle live or. Don’t miss Sounders vs Botafogo on June 15, or the showdown with PSG on June 23—mark the calendar, get the tickets, and embrace the roar of Seattle during the Club World Cup.
