2025 Club World Cup Round of 16: Fixtures & WAT Kick-off Times

Here’s the Round of 16 fixtures schedule for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with all kickoff times converted to West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1):

Saturday, 28 June

  • Palmeiras vs Botafogo
    – 12pm ET → 5 pm WAT (Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia)

  • Benfica vs Chelsea
    – 4pm ET → 9 pm WAT (Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte)

Sunday, 29 June

  • Paris Saint‑Germain vs Inter Miami
    – 12pm ET → 5 pm WAT (Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, Atlanta)

  • Flamengo vs Bayern Munich
    – 4pm ET → 9 pm WAT (Hard Rock Stadium, Miami)

Monday, 30 June

  • Inter Milan vs Fluminense
    – 3pm ET → 8 pm WAT (Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte)

  • Manchester City vs Al‑Hilal
    – 9pm ET → 2 am WAT (Tuesday) (Camping World Stadium, Orlando)

Tuesday, 1 July

  • Real Madrid vs Juventus
    – 3pm ET → 8 pm WAT (Hard Rock Stadium, Miami)

  • Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey
    – 9pm ET → 2 am WAT (Wednesday) (Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, Atlanta)


Why You Can’t Miss It

  • Supercharged Showdowns: European giants clash with powerhouse clubs from South America, North America, and Asia.

  • Prime Time for WAT viewers: Matches like Benfica vs Chelsea, Flamengo vs Bayern and Real Madrid vs Juventus take place at prime-time evening slots, ensuring a perfect viewing experience.

  • High-stakes drama: With global stars on display—including Messi’s Inter Miami, PSG, City, and Champions League contenders—every fixture promises excitement.


Looking Ahead

Post-Round of 16, winners will proceed to the Quarter-finals (July 4–5), Semi-finals (July 8–9), and culminate in the final showdown on Sunday, July 13 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ.


Quick Fixture Table (WAT)

Date Match Kick-off (WAT)
Sat, 28 June Palmeiras vs Botafogo 17:00
Sat, 28 June Benfica vs Chelsea 21:00
Sun, 29 June PSG vs Inter Miami 17:00
Sun, 29 June Flamengo vs Bayern Munich 21:00
Mon, 30 June Inter Milan vs Fluminense 20:00
Mon, 30 June Manchester City vs Al‑Hilal 02:00*
Tue, 1 July Real Madrid vs Juventus 20:00
Tue, 1 July Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey 02:00*

*Matches at 02:00 WAT occur in the early hours of the following day.


With Europe’s top clubs and rising champions from elsewhere, the Round of 16 promises a spectacle broadcast conveniently at evening prime-time for West Africa. Get ready for enthralling contests rife with flair, competition, and global football excellence!

Emmanuel Oladele

Am Oladele Emmanuel Abiodun, a Public Speaker and News Writer

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