MetLife Stadium is buzzing tonight as two European giants—PSG and Chelsea—prepare for the Club World Cup 2025 final. The showdown, set for July 13 at 3 pm local time, has drawn intense attention across the sporting world.
Ticket demand has reached fever pitch, with anticipation building around what could be one of the largest crowds for a soccer match. Rumors of a near sell-out have swirled, but final attendance figures remain tightly under wraps.
As kickoff draws closer, the spotlight isn’t only on the pitch. There’s growing curiosity about just how many fans will pack the stands tonight — a number that could mark a milestone in U.S. soccer history.
How many fans are expected at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final?
An estimated 80,000 fans are expected to attend the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final at MetLife Stadium, where PSG face Chelsea on July 13. While the stadium’s maximum capacity is 82,500, some sections are predicted to be closed off for the halftime show, bringing the likely attendance range to between 75,000 and 80,500.
General view inside the stadium prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid CF at MetLife Stadium on July 09, 2025. (Source: Luke Hales/Getty Images)
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy anticipated a full or near-full crowd, and local outlets like WABC reported that “more than 80,000 people” were expected. Although the official number has not yet been released, all signs point to a nearly sold-out stadium.
What is the most attended FIFA Club World Cup final in history?
Since its inception, the FIFA Club World Cup has brought together the champion clubs from each continent, creating a unique global stage for fans. Yet, no final has attracted as large a crowd as the one held in 2000 at the iconic Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
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On that historic day, Corinthians and Vasco da Gama faced off in front of approximately 73,000 spectators, setting the record for the highest attendance at a Club World Cup final.
This remarkable turnout highlights not only the deep-rooted passion of Brazilian fans but also the significance the tournament quickly gained on the world soccer calendar. To this day, that final remains a benchmark for crowd attendance.
