With excitement building for the expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, 32 elite clubs from around the globe are preparing to establish base camps across the United States. The historic tournament will see teams from 20 different countries training in 14 U.S. states—creating a rich, multicultural football atmosphere and connecting deeply with local communities.
FIFA has confirmed 34 official Team Base Camp Training Sites for the group stage, stretching coast to coast—from Florida to California, and New Jersey to Washington. These world-class facilities are designed to provide top-level preparation and warm American hospitality.
“These sites—and more importantly, the communities around them—will offer a warm welcome and top-tier support to the world’s best clubs,” said FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström. “Players, coaches, staff, and fans will form lasting bonds with local supporters.”
From top-tier MLS grounds to prestigious university campuses, each base showcases the strength of U.S. sports infrastructure and its commitment to community engagement.
Some confirmed Team Base Camps include:
- Al Ahly (Egypt): Nova Southeastern University (FL), The Pingry School (NJ)
- Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia): DC United Training Center (VA), Nashville SC Facility (TN)
- Atlético Madrid (Spain): LA Memorial Coliseum (CA)
- Borussia Dortmund (Germany): Inter Miami CF Training Center (FL)
- Chelsea FC (England): Philadelphia Union Facility (PA), Nova Southeastern University (FL)
- Bayern Munich (Germany): Wide World of Sports Complex (FL)
- Juventus (Italy): Greenbrier Sports Center (WV), ChampionsGate (FL)
- Real Madrid (Spain): Gardens North County Park (FL)
- Manchester City (England): Lynn University (FL)
- Paris Saint-Germain (France): UC Irvine (CA)
- Seattle Sounders (USA): Sounders FC Facility (WA)
- Flamengo (Brazil): Stockton University (NJ), Wide World of Sports Complex (FL)
- River Plate (Argentina): Sounders FC Facility (WA)
Florida leads the way with nine training sites, followed by California (5), New Jersey (4), and North Carolina (3). Other host states include Virginia, Washington, Tennessee, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Maryland, Georgia, West Virginia, and Oregon—each adding local flavor to this global showcase.
Top MLS clubs—Inter Miami, DC United, Charlotte FC, Seattle Sounders, Philadelphia Union, and Nashville SC—will play a pivotal role in hosting and highlighting the U.S.’s premier football infrastructure.
Beyond training, these camps will become hubs of interaction and inspiration, offering fans the chance to engage with football legends and soak in the atmosphere of one of the most anticipated tournaments in recent history.
As the world’s best clubs prepare for action, the United States stands ready to deliver a football experience like no other.
