Chelsea will be entering this year's Club World Cup as one of Europe's last four Champions League winners, having won the competition in 2021.
However, unlike previous Club World Cup tournaments where just seven teams competed for the top prize, there will be 32 teams vying for the title this summer.
The new format for the FIFA-organised tournament will see some of the biggest names in club football go head-to-head in something akin to a World Cup or European Championship.
DAZN News runs through Chelsea's schedule for this year's Club World Cup.
Chelsea's 2025 Club World Cup schedule
In order to reach the knockout stages, Chelsea must first successfully navigate the group stage where the top two teams from each group will qualify.
The Blues have been drawn into Group D with Flamengo, Esperance de Tunis and Leon.
The full schedule can be found below.
| Date | Game | Kick-off (GMT / ET) | Venue |
| Monday, June 18 | Chelsea vs Leon | 8pm / 3pm | Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Friday, June 20 | Flamengo vs Chelsea | 2am / 9pm | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Tuesday, June 24 | Esperance de Tunis vs Chelsea | 2am / 9pm | Camping World Stadium, Orlando |
Chelsea's schedule for the knockout stages will be determined once the group stage has come to a close.
When is 2025 Club World Cup?
This year's Club World Cup will begin on Saturday, June 14 when Inter Miami takes on Al Ahly FC at Hard Rock Stadium with the final scheduled for Sunday, July 13 at MetLife Stadium.
- Group Stage: Saturday, June 14 - Thursday, June 26
- Round of 16: Saturday, June 28 - Tuesday, July 1
- Quarter-finals: Friday, July 4 - Saturday, July 5
- Semi-finals: Tuesday, July 8 - Wednesday, July 9
- Final: Sunday, July 13
How many teams are playing in 2025 Club World Cup?
In total 32 teams will be competing at the Club World Cup with all international federations represented.
Inter Miami have also been give a place at the tournament as a result of the United States being the hosts.
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
- Al Hilal
- Urawa Red Diamonds
- Al Ain
- Ulsan HD
Confederation of African Football (CAF)
- Al Ahly
- Wydad AC
- Esperance de Tunis
- Mamelodi Sundowns
Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF)
- Monterrey
- Seattle Sounders FC
- Leon
- Pachuca
South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL)
- Palmeiras
- Flamengo
- Fluminense
- Botafogo
- River Plate
- Boca Juniors
Oceania Football Confederation (OFC)
- Auckland City
Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)
- Chelsea
- Real Madrid
- Manchester City
- Bayern Munich
- Paris Saint-Germain
- Inter Milan
- Porto
- Benfica
- Borussia Dortmund
- Juventus
- Atletico Madrid
- Red Bull Salzburg
Host
- Inter Miami
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