FIFA Club World Cup: How to watch Chelsea vs Benfica on Saturday
16 teams remain in the Club World Cup as the knockout stages begin on Saturday, and Chelsea FC will face off against Portuguese club Benfica in Charlotte.
Benfica beat Bayern Munich 1-0 to top its group, while Chelsea settled for a runner-up position after a hefty loss to Flamengo in group play.
The Club World Cup is using an expanded format for the first time in 2025, with 32 teams from across the world split into eight groups of four teams each. European powerhouses like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea will be taking on winners of previous competitions across CONCACAF, Africa, Asia and South America.
Here's how to watch the game:
How to watch Chelsea vs Benfica in the Club World Cup
Saturday's game can be streamed for free via DAZN.
Stream the Club World Cup on DAZN
What time does Chelsea vs Benfica start?
Chelsea vs Benfica kicks off at 4 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
2025 FIFA Club World Cup schedule
Round of 16: June 28 to July 1
Quarterfinals: July 4 to July 5
Semifinals: July 8 to July 9
Final: July 13th
2025 FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 matchups
Saturday, June 28: Palmeiras vs. Botafogo (12 p.m. ET)
Saturday, June 28: Chelsea vs. Benfica (4 p.m. ET)
Sunday, June 29: PSG vs. Inter Miami (12 p.m. ET)
Sunday, June 29: Flamengo vs. Bayer Munich (4 p.m. ET)
Monday, June 30: Inter Milan vs. Fluminense (3 p.m. ET)
Monday, June 30: Manchester City vs. Al Hilal (9 p.m. ET)
Tuesday, July 1: Real Madrid vs. Juventus (3 p.m. ET)
Tuesday, July 1: Borussia Dortmund vs. Monterrey (9 p.m. ET)
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