For Chelsea’s continuing participation in the tournament in the United States, FIFA has issued information for fans attending games. It includes info useful for travelling to and entering the stadiums where our games are played.
Chelsea’s round of 16 game at the new-look tournament is:
Benfica vs Chelsea – Saturday 28 June 4pm (local time) – Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte)
Stay safe in the heat
Match attendees are encouraged to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and a hat, and seek immediate assistance from stadium personnel if feeling unwell. Medical support is available onsite, and cooling stations are accessible throughout host cities.
Arrive early
Everyone is encouraged to arrive early at the stadium to avoid missing kick-off. Please arrive as early as possible if you are planning on bringing special items pre-approved by FIFA.
Organized tailgating gatherings are not permitted, but fans who arrive early can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere inside the stadium.
Bag policy
Fans may not be aware of the clear bag policy.
To be allowed into the stadium, bags must be made of clear plastic, vinyl or PVC, and be no larger than 12”x6”x12” (30cm x 15cm x 30cm).
Non-clear clutches or wallets about the size of a hand are permitted, as long as they’re no bigger than 4.5” x 6.5” (11cm x 16.5cm).
Bags that do not meet size or material requirements may be permitted for medical reasons only. A medical certificate is no longer required for oversized bags needed for medical reasons.
For fans with bags that do not meet the bag policy requirements or with restricted items that are not deemed hazardous, storage will be available at the Restricted Item Storage area prior to entry on a first-come, first-serve basis. The service is subject to a fee.
Flags and flag poles
Please note that that flag poles are prohibited.
Small flags, banners and posters are permitted provided they do not exceed 2m x 1.5m (78 inches x 60 inches) and must be made of a low-flammable material. If a flag, banner or poster exceeds these dimensions, it must be approved in advance by event organisers.
Items of a political, offensive, sexual, discriminatory or promotional and commercial nature are strictly prohibited and may result in expulsion from the stadium.
Pyrotechnics
Fireworks, pyrotechnics, smoke bombs or grenades of any kind are strictly prohibited inside the stadium - and in some cases, are illegal. Please do not bring any of these as they are not prohibited and have in the past caused issues including people having their shirts burned.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 App
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 App is available for devices with iOS 16 or later and Android 8 or later.
With the app you can access and manage tickets, keep up to date on tournament news and navigate stadiums with maps, policies and fan services info.
Transport advice
FIFA has supplied the following information to assist transportation in Charlotte…
LYNX Blue Line
The LYNX light rail system in Charlotte offers convenient service with 26 stops connecting neighborhoods like Uptown (the downtown area), NoDa (a vibrant arts district), South End (a nightlife and dining hub), South Charlotte, and University City (home to the UNC Charlotte campus). Parking is available at seven park-and-ride lots along the line. Stops at the Brooklyn Village and Convention Center stations drop you within walking distance of the stadium.
Bus System
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is the public transportation provider operating the city’s bus routes and LYNX light rail systems. Charlotte boasts 65 bus routes with 2,957 bus stops.
CityLYNX Gold Line Streetcar
The CityLYNX Gold Line Streetcar follows an east-west path through central Charlotte, running through the historic West End, Uptown, and Elizabeth neighborhoods. It has 17 stops and is designed to offer convenient connections to the LYNX Blue Line light rail and CATS bus services.
Biking
Hundreds of bike-sharing options are available throughout the city. Dockless bike-sharing companies like Lime and Spin allow riders to pick up and leave their colorful bikes in any legal location.
Scooters
For quick trips, keep an eye out for dockless electric scooters around the city. Bird, Lime, and Spin scooters can be accessed via app, making it super easy to zip through neighborhoods. Don’t forget your helmet.
Chelsea’s Matchday Information WhatsApp channel
We recommend our supporters going to games sign up, if you have not already, to the Chelsea FC Matchday Information WhatsApp channel, which is a source of info specifically targeted towards fans who attend matches. The content on this one-way channel is to enhance the match-going experience, focusing on useful updates on areas away from team matters, whether they be to aid your journey or time at the stadium, about ticketing, or to let you know about off-pitch activities around games.
Sign up here: Chelsea FC Matchday Information WhatsApp Channel
FIFA Club World Cup ticket news
All tickets, including Club Fan tickets are sold via FIFA’s portal.
To obtain Club Fan tickets, supporters will need to declare themselves as a Fan Of Chelsea when creating their FIFA accounts. Once they have done this, they will be able to view the R16 match under Events.
Live stream coverage
For those who cannot make it to all the games, you can watch for free on DAZN - Sign up to DAZN here