2025.06.13

GEODIS Park Takes Centre Stage at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

Three matches. One iconic venue. A city ready for the world.

This summer, when the world tunes in to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Tournament, GEODIS Park will be right at the heart of the excitement. It will host three group-stage matches between June 20th and 26th, 2025, bringing world-class soccer to the heart of Music City.

 

The selection reflects international confidence in the venue’s top-tier infrastructure, fan-first design, and ability to deliver an exceptional experience. For the local community, it is a proud milestone, proof that what began as a dream has grown into something real, respected, and ready for the world to see.

 

This is more than just hosting matches. It represents how a team, a home ground, and its people are stepping onto the international stage with pride, purpose, and belief in what they’ve built together.

 

From Local Pulse to Global Beat: The Rise of GEODIS Park

GEODIS Park opened in May 2022 through a naming rights partnership with Nashville SC. With a capacity of 30,109, it is the largest soccer-specific stadium in the United States and Canada.

 

Since its debut, it has quickly become a landmark in Nashville as a sporting venue and a cultural hub that brings fans, community, and international attention together.

 

Nashville’s Rise as a Soccer Destination

Famously known as Music City, Nashville has long been celebrated for its vibrant music scene and rich sports culture. In recent years, it has also emerged as one of the most exciting new soccer destinations in the United States. With sellout crowds, an energized fan base, and increasing investments in the sport, the city embraces soccer like never before. 

 

Its unique blend of creativity, enthusiasm, and infrastructure makes it a natural host for global events and a rising name in international sporting event conversations.

 

GEODIS Park, a Shared Vision for Growth & Impact 

Since the beginning, the stadium has aimed to bring people together and make a difference in the community. Through local initiatives, it has helped provide food, support education, and engage young people, creating lasting benefits across Nashville.

 

Programs like the Golden Roots Soccer Series provide children in underserved neighbourhoods the chance to build confidence and life skills through play, mentorship, and direct involvement with players and volunteers.

 

Environmental responsibility also plays a central role. Through the Greener Goals initiative, the venue has embraced sustainable practices—collecting over 13,000 pounds of composted waste in 2024, leading tree-planting and clean-up drives, and continuing to reduce its environmental footprint.

 

Here, soccer becomes a platform that connects sport, sustainability, and social impact.

 

FIFA Club World Cup 2025, a Defining Milestone

The FIFA Club World Cup is one of the most prestigious global tournaments in soccer,  where champion clubs from every continent compete for the ultimate crown. In 2025, the tournament expands to 32 teams for the first time, making the 21st edition a landmark moment for the sport and its growing global reach.

 

Being selected as one of just twelve host venues is a major achievement. With its 360-degree canopy for fan comfort, a 65-foot-wide concourse for easy movement, and a vibrant atmosphere near downtown, the venue combines thoughtful design with accessibility. 

 

Its location near downtown enhances accessibility and adds to the city's unique energy. As the world watches, this venue will offer more than just world-class soccer- it will showcase a new era for the sport in the United States.

 

A Game-Changing Event for Nashville

For the people of the region, this was more than a matchday announcement. It is a moment of opportunity that will inspire young fans, highlight local talent, and strengthen youth development. The event will boost tourism, support small businesses, and raise Nashville’s global profile.

 

With three matches on the calendar, the impact will extend beyond the stadium into streets, neighbourhoods, and local stories waiting to be told.

 

GEODIS Park, a Destination for What’s Next

The tournament marks a turning point, positioning the venue to host more global matches, music festivals, and cultural experiences. It sets a new standard for what a sports and community space can represent.

 

It is more than a physical structure. It reflects ambition, community spirit, and a commitment to creating something lasting.

 

In 2025, it becomes the stage where fans, players, and a city unite to be part of something unforgettable.

Frequently asked questions

The FIFA Club World Cup™ is an international soccer tournament that brings together the champion clubs from every continent. The 2025 edition will be the largest ever, featuring 32 teams for the first time. It will take place in the United States, with matches held across 12 host cities, including Nashville.

Fans can watch the tournament through official FIFA broadcasters on television and via authorized streaming platforms worldwide. Additionally, matches will be screened live at selected public venues and fan zones across host cities, including Nashville. 

The tournament is scheduled to kick off in June 2025. GEODIS Park in Nashville will host three group-stage matches between June 20 and 26, giving local and visiting fans a chance to be part of this historic event. For more information regarding the matches taking place at GEODIS Park, visit GEODISPark.com.

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Lane Williams

Senior Manager, Sports Marketing, GEODIS Americas Region

Lane joined GEODIS in July 2020 and serves as Senior Manager of Sports Marketing within the Americas region. He leads strategy development and all tactical decisions to activate a cohesive, compelling brand experience related to GEODIS’ sponsorship of Nashville SC and the naming rights for GEODIS Park. He manages the brand experience across a wide range of marketing channels and audiences to best serve GEODIS’ teammates, clients, and community through the historic partnership for the company.