FIFA Club World Cup: Team base camps and training sites for tournament unveiled – Nsemkeka
As the countdown to the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup continues, FIFA has confirmed the 34 FIFA Club World Cup Team Base Camp Training Sites that the 32 qualified clubs will utilise throughout the group stage of the competition.
From Florida to Washington, New Jersey to California and beyond, the 32 participating clubs hailing from 20 different nations have selected sites in 14 states across the country, ensuring that the impact of the highly anticipated competition resonates in communities both in and out of the cities where the tournament’s 63 matches will be staged.
“We’re pleased to confirm the Team Base Camp Training Sites that will host qualified clubs throughout the group stage of the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup,” said FIFA Secretary General, Mattias Grafström.
“These sites and more significantly the people and communities that surround them will welcome the world’s best, providing first-class environments and hospitality in support of the teams.”
“The clubs, their players, coaches, management, staff and fans will build incredible connections with the local people that support them throughout the tournament. This is a consistently important part of any World Cup, and I can’t wait to learn about the bonds forged throughout this historic event.”
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Team Base Camp Training Sites:
Florida (9), California (5), New Jersey (4), North Carolina (3), Virginia (2), Tennessee (2) and Washington (2) are home to training sites that have been selected to be utilised by multiple clubs. Locations in Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and West Virginia will also play a crucial role throughout the competition, offering elite training environments as teams gets set to compete on the global stage.
The Major League Soccer (MLS) training centres of Charlotte FC, DC United, Inter Miami CF, Nashville SC, Philadelphia Union and Seattle Sounders will be utilised as Team Base Camp Training Sites throughout the tournament – recognition of the world-class infrastructure that has been developed by MLS clubs.
Teams will also utilise a range of other facilities throughout the competition. Venue-specific training Sites located close to match stadiums will offer great hubs for teams the day before matches and throughout the playoffs.
Tickets for FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches are available at FIFA.com/tickets, while every match at the tournament will be streamed live and for free globally on DAZN.com.
| Club | Training Site/s |
| Al Ahly FC | Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida The Pingry School, Basking Ridge, New Jersey |
| Al Ain FC | Episcopal High School, Alexandria, Virginia |
| Al Hilal | DC United Training Centre, Leesburg, Virginia Nashville SC Training Facility, Nashville, Tennessee |
| Atlético de Madrid | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California |
| Auckland City FC | Baylor School, Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| Borussia Dortmund | Inter Miami CF Training Centre, Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| Botafogo | Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California |
| CA Boca Juniors | Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida |
| CA River Plate | Sounders FC Clubhouse and Training Facility, Renton, Washington |
| CF Monterrey | Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California |
| CF Pachuca | UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Chelsea FC | Philadelphia Union Training Facility, Chester, Pennsylvania Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida |
| CR Flamengo | Stockton University, Galloway, New Jersey Wide World of Sports Complex, Orlando, Florida |
| Espérance de Tunisie | Oakland University, Oakland County, Michigan |
| FC Bayern München | Wide World of Sports Complex, Orlando, Florida |
| FC Internazionale Milano | UCLA, Los Angeles, California Seattle Seahawks Training Centre, Renton, Washington |
| FC Porto | Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey |
| FC Salzburg | Melanie Lane Training Ground, Whippany, New Jersey |
| Fluminense FC | University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina |
| Inter Miami CF | Inter Miami CF Training Centre, Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| Juventus FC | The Greenbrier Sports Training Centre, Greenbrier County, West Virginia ChampionsGate, Orlando, Florida |
| Los Angeles Football Club | Mercer University, Macon, Georgia |
| Mamelodi Sundowns FC | IMG Academy, Bradenton, Florida |
| Manchester City | Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida |
| Paris Saint-Germain | University of California Irvine, Irvine, California |
| Real Madrid C. F. | Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida |
| Palmeiras | UNC Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Seattle Sounders FC | Sounders FC Clubhouse and Training Facility, Renton, Washington |
| SL Benfica | Waters Sportsplex, Tampa, Florida |
| Ulsan HD | Charlotte FC, Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | University of Portland, Portland, Oregon |
| Wydad AC | Landon School, Bethesda, Maryland |