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Complete guide to the Club World Cup stadiums 🏟️
The first FIFA Club World Cup is just around the corner and 12 venues will host matches over three weeks. Here you'll find everything you need to know about each one. 1️⃣ Mercedes-Benz Stadium 📸 Kevin C. Cox - 2025 Getty Images Advertisement City: Atlanta, Georgia Capacity: 75,000 Local team: Atlanta United Club World Cup matches: 16/06: Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC/Club América (15:00 local time) 19/06: Inter Miami vs Porto (15:00) 22/06: Manchester City vs Al Ain (21:00) 29/06: Round of 16 - 1B vs 2A (21:00) 01/07: Round of 16 - 1F vs 2E (21:00) 05/07: Quarterfinals - Winner of match 51 vs Winner of match 52 (12:00) Best local food: Georgia is known as the "Peach State", so get ready to find the best peach cobbler and peach barbecue sauce. Georgia is also the birthplace of Coca-Cola, invented in Atlanta in 1886. Advertisement Fun fact: It is the home of Atlanta United of Major League Soccer (MLS) and the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL), Mercedes-Benz Stadium features a retractable roof and a 360-degree video screen with halo. 2️⃣ Bank of America Stadium 📸 Jacob Kupferman - 2025 Getty Images City: Charlotte, North Carolina Capacity: 75,000 Local team: Charlotte FC Club World Cup matches: 22/06: Real Madrid vs Pachuca (15:00 local time) 24/06: Benfica vs Bayern Munich (15:00) 28/06: Round of 16 - 1C vs 2D (16:00) 30/06: Round of 16 - 1E vs 2F (15:00) Best local food: Livermush is a regional delicacy made with pork liver, head cheese, and cornmeal, typically fried and served on white bread or biscuits. Advertisement Fun fact: The Charlotte stadium is the home of the Carolina Panthers since 1996 and has hosted several playoff games. 3️⃣ TQL Stadium 📸 Andy Lyons - 2025 Getty Images City: Cincinnati, Ohio Capacity: 26,000 Local team: FC Cincinnati Club World Cup matches: 15/06: Bayern Munich vs Auckland City (12:00 local time) 18/06: Pachuca vs Salzburg (18:00) 21/06: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Borussia Dortmund (15:00) 25/06: Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan (18:00) Best local food: If you're going to Cincinnati, you have to try the Cincinnati chili. It's a meat sauce of Mediterranean inspiration, often spiced with cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and sometimes chocolate. It's served over spaghetti or hot dogs (called coneys). Advertisement You order it with a unique "way" system: 2: Chili and spaghetti; 3: Shredded cheese; 4: Onion or beans; 5: Onion and beans. Fun fact: The award-winning TQL Stadium was completed in 2021, but it has already hosted several memorable matches. The first visit of the US national team to the venue was in November that year, when they secured an impressive 2-0 win over Mexico in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying. 4️⃣ Rose Bowl Stadium 📸 Ronald Martinez - 2025 Getty Images City: Los Angeles, California Capacity: 88,500 Local team: N/A Club World Cup matches 15/06: Paris Saint-Germain vs Atlético de Madrid (12:00 local time Advertisement 17/06: Monterrey vs Inter (15:00) 19/06: Paris Saint-Germain vs Botafogo (18:00) 21/06: River Plate vs Monterrey (18:00) 23/06: Atlético de Madrid vs Botafogo (12:00) 25/06: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Monterrey (18:00) Best local food: The French Dip sandwich was invented in Los Angeles in the early 20th century. It's a roast beef sandwich on French bread, dipped in its own juice. Fun fact: After celebrating its centenary, the Rose Bowl is one of the most iconic venues in American sports. It hosted the 1994 World Cup final and the 1999 Women's World Cup final. 5️⃣ Hard Rock Stadium 📸 Carmen Mandato - 2023 Getty Images Advertisement City: Miami, Florida Capacity: 65,000 Local team: N/A Club World Cup matches: 14/06: Al Ahly vs Inter Miami (20:00 local time) 16/06: Boca Juniors vs Benfica (18:00) 18/06: Real Madrid vs Al Hilal (15:00) 20/06: Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors (20:00) 23/06: Inter Miami vs Palmeiras (21:00) 25/06: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Fluminense (15:00) 29/06: Round of 16 - 1D vs 2C (16:00) 01/07: Round of 16 - 1H vs 2G (15:00) Best local food: Key lime pie is the quintessence of Florida. A tangy and creamy pie made with key lime juice and a graham cracker crust. Fun fact: The Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins, has hosted six Super Bowls over the years. 6️⃣ GEODIS Park 📸 Johnnie Izquierdo - 2025 Getty Images Advertisement City: Nashville, Tennessee Capacity: 30,000 Local team: Nashville SC Club World Cup matches 20/06: Los Angeles/Club América vs Espérance (17:00 local time) 24/06: Auckland City vs Boca Juniors (14:00) 26/06: Al Hilal vs Pachuca (20:00) Best local food: Nashville is famous for its Hot Chicken, a crispy and spicy fried chicken, fried and then slathered with a spicy paste or oil based on cayenne. Fun fact: This is the newest stadium to host Club World Cup matches this summer; it was completed in 2022. 7️⃣ MetLife Stadium 📸 Elsa - 2022 Getty Images City: East Rutherford, New Jersey Advertisement Capacity: 82,500 Local team: N/A Club World Cup matches: 15/06: Palmeiras vs Porto (18:00 local time) 17/06: Fluminense vs Borussia Dortmund (12:00) 19/06: Palmeiras vs Al Ahly (12:00) 21/06: Fluminense vs Ulsan (21:00) 23/06: Porto vs Al Ahly (21:00) 05/07: Quarterfinals - Winner of match 55 vs Winner of match 56 (16:00) 08/07: Semifinals - Winner of match 57 vs Winner of match 58 (15:00) 09/07: Semifinals - Winner of match 59 vs Winner of match (15:00) 13/07: Final - Winner of match 61 vs Winner of match (15:00) Best local food: New York-style pizza is a classic for a reason. With a thin and foldable crust, acidic tomato sauce, and creamy mozzarella, buy a slice from any corner store, fold it in half, and eat it on the go. Advertisement Fun fact: The MetLife Stadium is the home of the New York Giants and the New York Jets of the NFL, and it hosted the final of the 2016 Copa América Centenario, when Chile defeated Argentina on penalties. 8️⃣ Camping World Stadium 📸 Matt Stroshane - 2004 Getty Images City: Orlando, Florida Capacity: 65,000 Local team: N/A Club World Cup matches 24/06: Los Angeles FC/Club América vs Flamengo (21:00 local time) 26/06: Juventus vs Manchester City (15:00) 30/06: Round of 16 - 1G vs 2H (21:00) 04/07: Quarterfinals - Winner of match 53 vs Winner of match 54 (15:00) Best local food: Orlando may not have a single iconic dish like other places in the US, but its strong Southern roots make fried chicken and waffles a local classic. Advertisement Fun fact: Inaugurated 90 years ago, the Camping World Stadium has hosted artists like Elton John, Paul McCartney, and the Rolling Stones over the years. 9️⃣ Inter&Co Stadium 📸 Leonardo Fernandez - 2024 Getty Images City: Orlando, Florida Capacity: 25,000 Local team: Orlando City Club World Cup matches: 17/06: Ulsan vs Mamelodi Sundowns (18:00) 20/06: Benfica vs Auckland City (15:00) Best local food: Orlando also hosts a considerable Cuban population, so why not try a classic Cuban sandwich or the national dish, ropa vieja? Fun fact: This soccer-specific stadium is the home of Orlando City of the MLS and the Orlando Pride of the NWSL. 🔟 Lincoln Financial Field 📸 Ezra Shaw - 2004 Getty Images Advertisement City: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Capacity: 69,000 Local team: N/A Club World Cup matches: 16/06: Flamengo vs Espérance (21:00) 18/06: Manchester City vs Wydad (12:00) 20/06: Flamengo vs Chelsea (14:00) 22/06: Juventus vs Wydad (12:00) 24/06: Espérance vs Chelsea (18:00) 26/06: Salzburg vs Real Madrid (21:00) 28/06: Round of 16 - 1A vs 2B (12:00) 04/07: Quarterfinals - Winner of match 49 vs Winner of match 50 (21:00) Best local food: Without a doubt, the Philly Cheesesteak. Thinly sliced ribeye steak, grilled onions (optional), and melted cheese (usually Cheez Whiz, American, or provolone) on a long hoagie roll. Advertisement Fun fact: The first ticketed event at Lincoln Financial Field was the high-profile friendly between European rivals Barcelona and Manchester United in August 2003, in which Patrick Kluivert had the honor of scoring the first goal at the stadium. 1️⃣1️⃣ Lumen Field 📸 Steph Chambers - 2023 Getty Images City: Seattle, Washington Capacity: 69,000 Local team: Seattle Sounders Club World Cup matches: 15/06: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders (19:00 local time) 17/06: River Plate vs Urawa Red Diamonds (12:00) 19/06: Seattle Sounders vs Atlético de Madrid (15:00) 21/06: Inter vs Urawa Red Diamonds (12:00) Advertisement 23/06: Seattle Sounders vs Paris Saint-Germain (12:00) 25/06: Inter vs River Plate (18:00) Best local food: Being in the Pacific Northwest, seafood is a delight. The waters surrounding Seattle produce some of the freshest oysters in the US, including varieties like Kumamoto, Shigoku, and Hama Hama. Fun fact: The Lumen Field has been selected as one of the venues for the 2026 World Cup, and host country the United States will play one of their group stage matches at this iconic stadium. 1️⃣2️⃣ Audi Field 📸 Scott Taetsch - 2024 Getty Images City: Washington, DC Capacity: 20,000 Local team: DC United Advertisement Club World Cup matches: 18/06: Al Ain vs Juventus (21:00 local time) 22/06: Salzburg vs Al Hilal (18:00) 26/06: Wydad vs Al Ain (15:00) Best local food: The Half-Smoke is a legendary dish from Washington D.C. A spicy coarsely ground sausage, half pork, half beef (although variations exist). Heftier and spicier than a hot dog, it's considered the city's signature street food. Fun fact: The US national team has had mixed results when playing here, at Audi Field. In their first visit, they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Jamaica in 2019, before a resounding 7-0 win over Cuba in the Concacaf Nations League. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. 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Traffic tips: Get to Kendrick Lamar's concert at State Farm Stadium with less stress
Kendrick Lamar and SZA drew more than 55,000 fans to a recent co-headlining date at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Now their Grand National Tour is coming to Glendale, Arizona, where it will play State Farm Stadium on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. It's one of the year's biggest tours, making the most of the massive publicity boost Lamar enjoyed in February as the star of the Super Bowl halftime show, where SZA was his special guest. The Grand National Tour is in support of 'GNX,' a surprise release that topped the Billboard album chart in late November, the fourth consecutive Lamar release to do so. The excitement surrounding the April tour launch caused SZA to return to No. 1 on Billboard's album chart with 'SOS,' an album she released in 2022. All that excitement means tens of thousands of people headed to the same place at the same time during Tuesday's rush hour. That's just a bottleneck waiting to happen. But there are ways to minimize the stress. Tony Abbo is a city traffic engineer for Glendale. He spoke to Arizona Republic before The Weekend launched his tour at State Farm Stadium in early May. The Lamar and SZA concert starts with an opening set by DJ Mustard at 7 p.m., which, as Abbo says, 'happens to be at the tail end of the weekday rush hour.' The best way to avoid the brunt of that traffic crunch, Abbo says, is to show up at the stadium as early as you can. Stadium parking lots are set to open at 3:30 p.m. and there are plenty of things you can do at Westgate Entertainment District while you wait for the stadium doors to open at 5:30 p.m. 'I would say show up as early as possible,' Abbo says. 'There's always things to do in the Westgate area – shopping, dining, entertainment. If they get there a little bit early, they can enjoy what Westgate has to offer and then make their way to the concert.' As you approach State Farm Stadium, Maryland Avenue will be closed between 93rd and 95th avenues and 95th Avenue will be closed between Maryland Avenue and Cardinals Way, the same as for any football game. If you purchase parking in advance, your parking pass comes with directions to those lots. 'Don't be distracted by your cellphone,' Abbo says. 'You're going to need to pay attention to the directions provided by folks managing the parking areas as well as the Glendale police department. And make sure you follow the messages on the ADOT message signs as well as any portable message signs that we have on the side of the road directing people to the appropriate parking areas.' There will also be a lot of foot traffic as you approach the stadium. 'We just want to make sure folks are exercising caution,' Abbo says. 'There are pedestrians. There are city staff and contractors working this event. We want to make sure everybody gets in and out safely. And by allocating enough time to get there, hopefully that will alleviate that safety concern.' Festival blues: AZ music festival postponed a week after sudden venue change. What to know (This story has been updated to add a gallery.) Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more. He did the same in Pittsburgh for more than a decade. Follow him on X and Instagram @edmasley and on Facebook as Ed Masley. Email him at This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Kendrick Lamar's Phoenix concert: Traffic tips you need
