The 2025 Club World Cup is gearing up to make history in the United States, and all eyes are on its dazzling opening ceremony. With more teams and more spectacle than ever before, the event promises to set the tone for a soccer fever.
Scheduled ahead of the FIFA tournament‘s kickoff match, it is expected to blend high-impact visuals and live music. Organizers are pulling out all the stops to deliver a show that lives up to the scale of the expanded competition.
While the precise runtime has sparked curiosity, especially with rumors of surprise guests and performances, the duration remains tightly choreographed. It’s not just a warm-up; it’s the curtain-raiser for a new chapter in club soccer.
How long will the 2025 Club World Cup opening ceremony last?
The International Federation of Association Football has confirmed that the Club World Cup opening ceremony will begin at 7:15 PM ET on Saturday, June 14 at Hard Rock Stadium, just ahead of the Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly match.
Though FIFA hasn’t given an official runtime, the opening is expected to last around 30 to 45 minutes—a duration that mirrors similar landmark events such as the 2022 World Cup opener, which clocked in at roughly half an hour.
Club World Cup 2025 opening ceremony performers (Source: FIFA)
Produced in partnership with Balich Wonder Studio, Miami-based producer Emilio Estefan, and featuring earlier rising stars, the ceremony is designed to deliver a vivid, high-energy introduction to this expanded 32-team tournament.
For those planning to watch live or on DAZN, tuning in well before the 8:00 PM kick-off ensures catching every moment of performers, technology-enhanced visuals, drummers, choir segments and the grand presentation of club crests.
Who will perform at the 2025 Club World Cup opening ceremony?
Performers for the night already confirmed include Latin-pop artists Vikina and Richaelio, followed by headline acts French Montana and Swae Lee, whose combined styles promise a fusion of Latin flair, rap energy and contemporary showmanship.
With such a lineup and a focus on storytelling through light, sound, movement and the display of all 32 team crests, the ceremony is set to be both a cultural mosaic and a powerful curtain-raiser—underscoring that being early truly does matter to capture the full spectacle.
