U.S. BANK STADIUM NAMED AS A HOST VENUE FOR CONCACAF’S 2025 GOLD CUP TOURNAMENT

 

 

• Concacaf’s flagship men’s national team tournament will be played in USA and Canada
• 14 stadiums in 11 cities will host Gold Cup matches
• Tournament will be played between June 14 and July 6 and will feature 16 teams
• Sign up at GoldCup.org to receive Gold Cup updates and ticket information

 

Minneapolis, MN (Wednesday, September 25, 2024) — Concacaf has named U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota as a host venue for the 2025 Gold Cup tournament. Match assignments and details will be made available following the official draw for the 2025 Gold Cup Group on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

 

Concacaf has today announced key details about the 2025 Gold Cup, the confederation’s flagship men’s national team championship, including the date for the tournament draw, match dates, and the identity of the 14 stadiums in the United States and Canada that will host the competition’s matches.

 

The 18th edition of the Confederation’s flagship tournament for men’s national teams will be played next summer, between June 14 and July 6, and will feature 16 national teams. Just one year out from the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Gold Cup will provide a highly competitive tournament for the region’s best teams and an opportunity for even more fans to engage with the sport at a pivotal time for its growth in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

 

During next year’s edition of this prestigious tournament, three venues will be hosting Concacaf Gold Cup matches for the very first time, including BC Place (Vancouver), PayPal Park (San Jose, CA), and U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis, MN).

 

Mexico is the reigning champions of the men’s Concacaf Gold Cup, having defeated Panama by a score of 1-0 in the 2023 Final at a sold-out SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. Mexico also holds a record nine men’s Gold Cup titles, followed by the United States with seven and Canada with one.

 

Regarding this exciting 2025 Gold Cup announcement, Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President, Victor Montagliani, said: “The Concacaf Gold Cup is our flagship event for men’s national teams and the 2025 edition is certain to be a highly competitive tournament that delivers on and off the pitch for the competing teams and their fans. As the last official centralized tournament in our region before the FIFA World Cup 2026, this Gold Cup will provide all participating federations with a great challenge and will be critical to their preparations for World Cup qualification and for participation in the FIFA World Cup itself. The tournament will create a tremendous opportunity for fans across the confederation to engage with the sport at such a pivotal time for its development.”

 

“I want to thank all 14 of the host stadiums and cities for their immense support for the Gold Cup, for Concacaf and their commitment to supporting the growth of the game in our region,” added Montagliani.

 

The 14 stadiums that will host 2025 Gold Cup matches are, in alphabetical order by city/metropolitan area (previously hosted Gold Cups):

• AT&T Stadium - Arlington, TX (2009, 2011, 2013, 2017, 2021, 2023)
• Q2 Stadium - Austin, TX (2021)
• Dignity Health Sports Park - Carson, CA (2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2015)
• NRG Stadium - Houston, TX (2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2019, 2021, 2023)
• Shell Energy Stadium - Houston, TX (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023)
• SoFi Stadium - Inglewood, CA (2023)
• Allegiant Stadium - Las Vegas, NV (2021, 2023)
• U.S. Bank Stadium - Minneapolis, MN (first-time host)
• State Farm Stadium - Phoenix, AZ (2009, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023)
• Snapdragon Stadium - San Diego, CA (2023)
• PayPal Park - San Jose, CA (first-time host)
• Levi's Stadium - Santa Clara, CA (2017, 2023)
• CITYPARK - St. Louis, MO (2023)
• BC Place - Vancouver, Canada (first-time host)

Concacaf will confirm specific match venue allocations at a later date.

 

Sign up at GoldCup.org to receive Concacaf Gold Cup updates and ticket information. Tickets will be available to the public at a later date.

 

GOLD CUP VENUE HIGHLIGHTS

 

First-time host venues are:

• U.S. Bank Stadium: home of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings. Hosted Super Bowl LII in 2018 and the NCAA Men’s Final Four in 2019.
• PayPal Park: soccer-specific stadium home to the San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) and Bay FC (NWSL).
• BC Place: The FIFA World Cup 2026 host venue is home to the Vancouver Whitecaps FC of Major League Soccer and BC Lions (CFL). Hosted various international football events, including the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final.

Other highlights:

• Five FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums will host 2025 Gold Cup matches: AT&T Stadium, BC Place, Levi's Stadium, NRG Stadium, and SoFi Stadium.
• NRG Stadium will host the Gold Cup for a tournament record-high eighth time.
• Gold Cup returns to Canada for the third time, second consecutive edition, following BMO Field in 2015 and 2023. Vancouver, BC, is a first-time host.

2025 GOLD CUP DATES AND COMPETITION FORMAT

 

The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup will begin with a 16-team Group Stage – four groups of four teams each. After round-robin play, between June 14-24, the four group winners and four runners-up (eight teams in total) will advance to the Knockout Stage.

 

The Knockout Stage will commence with the Quarterfinals on June 28 and 29, followed by the Semifinals on Wednesday, July 2, and the Final, where the Confederation’s new champion will be crowned, on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

 

Group Stage: June 14-24, 2025

Quarterfinals: June 28 and 29, 2025

Semifinals: July 2, 2025

Final: July 6, 2025

 

OFFICIAL DRAW

 

Concacaf will conduct the official draw for the 2025 Gold Cup Group on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Further details on the draw will be confirmed at a later date.

 

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The Confederation of North, Central America, and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) is one of FIFA’s six continental confederations, servicing 41 Member Associations, from Canada in the north to Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana in the south. Concacaf means football first. Our members are united by a shared vision: Love For Our Game, as well as a unique mission, to develop, promote and manage football throughout the region with integrity, transparency, and passion in order to inspire participation in the game.