BY INDIRA ZALDIVAR & EDWARD SAENZ
Concacaf Reveals Host Cities and Stadiums for 2025 Gold Cup
Concacaf has officially announced the host cities and stadiums for the 2025 Gold Cup, its premier men’s national team tournament, which will be held across the United States and Canada. Among the 14 stadiums selected, Houston’s NRG Stadium has been confirmed as one of the host venues.
The tournament, scheduled to run from June 14 to July 6, 2025, will feature 16 teams from the North American, Central American, and Caribbean regions. This edition of the Gold Cup marks a significant opportunity for teams and fans alike, as it takes place just one year before the FIFA World Cup 2026, also being hosted in North America.
Key Venues
Fourteen stadiums across 11 major metropolitan areas will host the matches, including three venues making their Gold Cup debut: BC Place in Vancouver, PayPal Park in San Jose, and U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Other prominent venues include AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, which hosted the 2023 Gold Cup final.
NRG Stadium, a frequent host of past Gold Cup matches, will once again welcome soccer fans in 2025. The Houston venue has a long history with the tournament, having hosted games in multiple editions, including 2005, 2007, 2009, and most recently, 2023.
Concacaf Leadership Remarks
Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President, Victor Montagliani, expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming tournament, calling it the “flagship event” for men’s national teams in the region. He emphasized that the 2025 Gold Cup would provide vital competitive experience for teams preparing for World Cup qualification.
“The 2025 edition is certain to be highly competitive and a great opportunity for fans to engage with the sport at such a pivotal moment in its growth,” Montagliani said. He also thanked the 14 host cities for their support and commitment to promoting the game in the region.
Looking Forward
The 2025 Gold Cup will feature 16 teams, with Mexico, the reigning champion, looking to defend its title after defeating Panama 1-0 in the 2023 final at SoFi Stadium. Mexico has won a record nine Gold Cup titles, followed by the United States with seven and Canada with one.
Further details, including match-specific venue allocations and ticket sales, will be announced at a later date. Fans can sign up for updates and ticket information at GoldCup.org.
