How to watch the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup draw broadcast for FREE

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup draw will be streamed for free on Thursday, December 5, at 12:00 ET / 9:00 PT via FIFA+ and DAZN. Additionally, you can stay updated with real-time information on El Futbolero USA. This event, hosted in Miami, will determine the tournament groups for the 32 top teams worldwide. Below, find the most important details about the draw procedure, pot distribution, and key restrictions.

The draw procedure for the FIFA Club World Cup

The draw will feature four pots with eight teams each, designed to ensure competitive balance and geographical diversity. FIFA has implemented specific restrictions, such as preventing two teams from the same confederation from being in the same group, except for UEFA, which has 12 representatives. Teams in Pot 1 will automatically be assigned as group seeds.

Inter Miami and the Seattle Sounders, representing the host country, will take the fourth spots in Groups A and B, respectively. The draw will proceed as follows:

• Teams from Pot 1 will be drawn to assign group seeds.
• Pots 2, 3, and 4 will be drawn sequentially, applying the described restrictions.
• Each group will include a maximum of one team per confederation, with noted exceptions.

Additionally, winners of Groups A, C, E, and G will face runners-up from Groups B, D, F, and H, and vice versa.

The pots and key teams

The tournament gathers renowned teams, including Manchester City, 2023 Champions League winners, and Real Madrid, multiple-time champions. The teams are distributed as follows:

Pot 1 (Europe and South America)

• Manchester City (ENG)
• Real Madrid (ESP)
• Bayern Munich (GER)
• Paris Saint-Germain (FRA)
• Flamengo (BRA)
• Palmeiras (BRA)
• River Plate (ARG)
• Fluminense (BRA)

Pot 2 (Europe)

• Chelsea (ENG)
• Borussia Dortmund (GER)
• Inter Milan (ITA)
• FC Porto (POR)
• Atlético Madrid (ESP)
• Benfica (POR)
• Juventus (ITA)
• Salzburg (AUT)

Pot 3 (Asia, Africa, Concacaf, South America)

• Al Hilal (KSA)
• Ulsan Hyundai (KOR)
• Al Ahly (EGY)
• Wydad AC (MAR)
• Monterrey (MEX)
• León (MEX)
• Boca Juniors (ARG)
• Botafogo (BRA)

Pot 4 (Asia, Africa, Oceania, Concacaf)

• Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN)
• Al Ain (UAE)
• Espérance de Tunis (TUN)
• Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA)
• Pachuca (MEX)
• Seattle Sounders (USA)
• Auckland City (NZL)
• Inter Miami (USA)

Where and how to watch the draw

The draw will be streamed for free on platforms like FIFA+ and DAZN, as well as on social media. In USA, you can watch the live broadcast starting at 12:00 ET / 9:00 PT and stay informed with real-time updates on El Futbolero USA. DAZN will not only stream the draw but will also broadcast all tournament matches for free.

Tournament schedule

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will begin on June 15 and culminate with the final on July 13 at New York's MetLife Stadium. The detailed schedule will be released after the draw, considering stadium availability and global broadcasting requirements. DAZN will provide free worldwide streaming, making it an ideal option for many fans.

What you need to know about the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup draw

When and where will the draw take place?

The draw will take place on December 5, 2024, in Miami, starting at 12:00 ET / 9:00 PT.

Where can I watch it live?

You can watch it for free on FIFA+ and DAZN, with no subscription needed.

How are the pots organized?

There are four pots with eight teams each, distributed based on recent achievements and confederation rankings.

What are the draw restrictions?

Each group will have a maximum of one team per confederation, except UEFA, which can have up to two teams in four groups.

When does the Club World Cup begin?

The tournament starts on June 15, 2025, in Miami and concludes on July 13, 2025, in New York.