2025 Club World Cup attendance in crisis: Most and least viewed matches of matchday 1

The most attended match of the Club World Cup’s opening round was the blockbuster clash between PSG and Atlético Madrid. A staggering 80,619 fans packed the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles to watch PSG dominate with a 4–0 win, living up to expectations as the top draw of Matchday 1.

The first round of the 2025 Club World Cup has come to an end, and it certainly gave fans plenty to talk about. There were entertaining matches, some unexpected results—and also concerns about attendance. While some stadiums were packed, others saw plenty of empty seats. Below is a ranking of the most and least attended matches from Matchday 1. So, which game attracted the biggest crowd? And which one had the fewest fans?

Most attended match: PSG vs. Atlético Madrid

No surprise here. As many anticipated, the biggest draw of the first round was the high-profile clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid, which took place at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Los Angeles. The match drew an impressive 80,619 fans. The reigning Champions League winners, PSG, thrilled the crowd with a dominant 4–0 win.

Least attended match: Ulsan HD vs. Mamelodi Sundowns

At the other end of the spectrum, the lowest-attended match was the Group Stage meeting between Ulsan HD and Mamelodi Sundowns. Held at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, the game saw just 3,412 fans in the stands. Quite the contrast compared to the PSG-Atlético blockbuster. The South African side won the game 1–0.

Club World Cup 2025 – Matchday 1 attendance rankings

1. Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atlético Madrid – 80,619
2. Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal – 62,415
3. Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly – 60,927
4. Boca Juniors vs. Benfica – 55,574
5. Palmeiras vs. FC Porto – 46,275
6. Monterrey vs. Inter Milan – 40,311
7. Manchester City vs. Wydad AC – 37,446
8. Fluminense vs. Borussia Dortmund – 34,736
9. Botafogo vs. Seattle Sounders – 30,151
10. Flamengo vs. Espérance Sportive – 25,797
11. Chelsea vs. LAFC – 22,137
12. Bayern Munich vs. Auckland City – 21,152
13. Al Ain vs. Juventus – 18,161
14. River Plate vs. Urawa Red Diamonds – 11,974
15. Pachuca vs. RB Salzburg – 5,282
16. Ulsan HD vs. Mamelodi Sundowns – 3,412