The Seattle Sounders FC are set to compete in some of the most prestigious tournaments in North America and beyond in 2025. These competitions bring thrilling matchups, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable moments as we aim to bring home silverware. Below, you’ll find details on each tournament, including its history, format, key dates, and how to secure your tickets to support Rave Green. Click HERE to see Major League Soccer's selection criteria for each tournament.
Concacaf Champions Cup
Tournament Overview
The Concacaf Champions Cup (formerly the Champions League) is North America’s premier club competition, featuring top teams from MLS, Liga MX, and other regional leagues. The tournament crowns the best club in the region and grants qualifications to the prestigious FIFA Club World Cup. In 2022, the Sounders made history by becoming the first MLS club to win the tournament, an achievement we look to repeat in 2025.
Format
- Tournament starts with 27 teams: 11 groups of two teams, five pre-seeded
- Home-and-away aggregate scoring through the semifinals
- The final is a single-match showdown
Tournament Schedule
- Round One: Sounders FC has been drawn against Guatemalan club Antigua GFC
- Leg One: Sounders FC at Antigua GFC on February 19 (Estadio Pensativo)
- Leg Two: Sounders FC vs. Antigua GFC on February 26 (Lumen Field)
- Round of 16 Begins: March 4-13
- Quarter Final: April 1-10
- Semifinals: April 22-May 1
- Final: June 1
How to Get Tickets
The first home match, on February 26th is included in your 2025 Alliance Membership as your 18th match. All additional matches will be a part of our Pay As We Play Program.
Tournament Website
FIFA Club World Cup
Tournament Overview
The FIFA Club World Cup brings together the top club teams from every continent to determine the best team in the world. Sounders FC is one of two MLS teams who have qualified and will represent North America on the global stage, competing against elite clubs from Europe, South America, and beyond.
Format
- Expanded tournament with 32 teams (new format begins in 2025)
- Group stage & knockout rounds
Tournament Schedule
The tournament will run from June 15 – July 13 of this year.
Group Stage Matches
- Sounders FC vs. Botafogo on June 15 (Lumen Field)
- Sounders FC vs. Atlético Madrid on June 19 (Lumen Field)
- Sounders FC vs. Paris Saint-Germain on June 23 (Lumen Field)
How to Get Tickets
This is a FIFA run tournament and is not a part of your Alliance Membership in any way. Members received priority access to purchase tickets earlier this year prior to general on sale.
General Tickets now on sale – Click HERE
Tournament Website
Leagues Cup
Tournament Overview
The Leagues Cup is a groundbreaking tournament that features all MLS and Liga MX teams competing in a month-long, World Cup-style competition. Since its launch, it has quickly become a must-watch event, delivering epic matchups between the best teams from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Format
- 36 participating clubs - 18 MLS (9 clubs from each MLS conference) & 18 Liga MX clubs.
- Sounders FC qualified for Leagues Cup via 2024 MLS Regular Season standings.
- The 36 clubs are divided into two leagues of 18 teams, with MLS teams exclusively playing Liga MX opponents during league play.
- Top 4 clubs from each league move on to QF Round.
- The two finalists and the winner of the third-place match will all qualify for the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Tournament Schedule
- Group Stage
- Sounders FC vs. Cruz Azul on Thursday, July 31 (Lumen Field)
- Sounders FC vs. Santos Laguna on Sunday, August 3 (Lumen Field)
- Sounders FC vs. Club Tijuana on Wednesday, August 6 (Lumen Field)
- Quarter Finals: August 19 or 20
- Semifinals: August 26 or 27
- Final: August 31
How to Get Tickets
Leagues Cup matches will be a part of our Pay As We Play Program. More details to come.
Tournament Website
U.S. Open Cup
Tournament Overview
The U.S. Open Cup is the longest-running soccer tournament in the United States, dating back to 1914. Featuring clubs from every level of American soccer, this knockout tournament is famous for its upsets and underdog stories. Based on MLS selection criteria, Tacoma Defiance will take part in U.S. Open Cup in 2025.
Format
Single-elimination tournament
Tournament Schedule
- First Round: Tacoma Defiance vs. Washington Athletic Club on March 20 (Starfire Sports Complex)
- Final: September 2025
How to Get Tickets
Open Cup matches are not included in the Alliance Membership, single-game tickets will be available as match dates are confirmed.
Tournament Website
For more information on Pay As We Play contact Sounders FC Customer Service at customerservice@soundersfc.com or visit Alliance Membership Rules.