Miami, Florida – CONCACAF has officially revealed key information about the 2025 Gold Cup, the premier men’s national team tournament in the region.
Announcements include the dates for the tournament draw, match schedules, and the 14 venues across the United States and Canada set to host the event next summer.
The tournament will take place from June 14 to July 6, 2025, marking the 18th edition of the Gold Cup. It will feature 16 national teams from across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 just a year away, the competition promises to offer a thrilling prelude for fans and a crucial testing ground for teams preparing for the world’s biggest football tournament.
This edition will see three venues making their debut as Gold Cup hosts: BC Place in Vancouver, PayPal Park in San Jose, and U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The reigning Gold Cup champions, Mexico, claimed their ninth title in the 2023 edition, edging out Panama 1-0 in front of a sold-out crowd at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles.
Set to be a thrilling event
Commenting on the announcement, CONCACAF President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani said: “The Gold Cup is our region’s flagship tournament for men’s national teams, and the 2025 edition is set to be a thrilling event both on and off the field. With the tournament being the last major centralized event before the 2026 World Cup, it will be vital for all participating nations as they gear up for World Cup qualification. It will also offer a unique opportunity for fans to engage with the sport during this pivotal time for football’s growth in our region.”
Montagliani extended his gratitude to the 14 host cities and stadia, highlighting their commitment to supporting the growth of the game across the CONCACAF region.
The 14 venues chosen to host the 2025 Gold Cup matches are as follows (in alphabetical order by city/metropolitan area, with prior Gold Cup editions hosted in parentheses):
- 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, BC (first-time host)
Venue Highlights for the 2025 Gold Cup:
- First-time hosts include U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings, PayPal Park, home to the San Jose Earthquakes (MLS), and BC Place, which will also be a host venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and has previously hosted international events like the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final.
- Five 2026 World Cup stadiums—AT&T Stadium, BC Place, Levi’s Stadium, NRG Stadium, and SoFi Stadium—are among the selected Gold Cup venues.
- NRG Stadium in Houston will make history by hosting the Gold Cup for a record eighth time.
- Canada will host matches for the third time in Gold Cup history, with Vancouver’s BC Place hosting the tournament for the first time, following Toronto’s BMO Field in 2015 and 2023.
Tournament dates and format for the 2025 Gold Cup
The 2025 Gold Cup will begin with a 16-team Group Stage, divided into four groups of four teams. Round-robin matches will take place from June 14 to June 24. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Knockout Stage, which kicks off with the Quarter-finals on June 28 and 29, followed by the Semi-finals on July 2. The Final is scheduled for July 6, where the next CONCACAF champion will be crowned.
- Group Stage: June 14-24, 2025
- Quarter-finals: June 28 and 29, 2025
- Semi-finals: July 2, 2025
- Final: July 6, 2025
The official draw for the 2025 Gold Cup will take place on April 10, 2025, with further details to be provided closer to the date.
