In a surprising move, FIFA has significantly slashed ticket prices for this summer’s inaugural 2025 Club World Cup in the United States.
2025 Club World Cup ticket price drop: FIFA 'panicking' amid low fan interest
Reports from Mail Sport indicate that the cost of the cheapest seats for matches at the last-16 stage and beyond has been reduced by as much as $385, with some tickets for the semi-finals plummeting from an eye-watering $526 to just $140.
While FIFA has not officially attributed the price drop to a lack of interest from U.S. fans, the dramatic decrease comes amid concerns over ticket sales for the highly anticipated tournament. FIFA maintains that the price adjustment is due to the introduction of a new ticket category designed to reward loyal fans traveling from around the world to the U.S.
The drop in prices, however, is not the only challenge FIFA has faced in promoting the tournament.The organization also struggled to secure broadcasting deals, eventually turning to the streaming service DAZN after months of unsuccessful pitches to major platforms.
In an attempt to generate global interest, FIFA and DAZN have announced that all games will be streamed for free, hoping to attract a wider audience to the competition.
The first edition of the tournament will begin on Saturday, 14 June 2025 when Inter Miami play against Al Ahly FC at Hard Rock Stadium.
