CONCACAF Nations League Finals venues announced

CONCACAF has revealed that Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California, will serve as the host for the next two editions of the CONCACAF Nations League Finals.

Matches will be held at the renowned SoFi Stadium, one of the venues for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and home to the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams and Chargers. This prestigious stadium also hosted the sold-out 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final between Mexico and Panama.

The fourth edition of the Concacaf Nations League Finals is scheduled from 20 to 23 March 2025. The tournament will kick off with the Semi-finals on Thursday, 20 March, followed by a concert featuring a major artist at the YouTube Theater.

The week will culminate on Sunday, 23 March, with the Third-Place Playoff and the much-anticipated Final, where the Concacaf Nations League Champion will be crowned.

CONCACAF President and FIFA Vice President, Victor Montagliani, expressed his delight, saying, “We are extremely pleased that SoFi Stadium – one of the best venues in the world – will host the next two editions of our Concacaf Nations League Finals, and that Hollywood Park will provide a range of fan activities to celebrate this competition. The Concacaf Nations League has transformed men’s national team football in our confederation, offering opportunities for all our federations to thrive and compete at the highest level.”

Montagliani further emphasised the significance of the upcoming events, adding, “These exciting competitions, along with the 2025 Gold Cup and our club tournaments, will be held at a pivotal time for the sport’s growth in the region. We eagerly anticipate welcoming fans to experience these tournaments and enjoy the beautiful game.”

Adolfo Romero, Vice President of Programming and Booking at SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, added, “We are proud to partner with CONCACAF and host the Nations League Finals, creating a Nations League week at Hollywood Park for the first time. This partnership reinforces Hollywood Park as a premier global destination, bringing together sport and entertainment for a world-class event.”

The Semi-final pairings for the 2025 CONCACAF Nations League Finals will be determined based on Quarter-final results, with the teams ranked 1st to 4th. The top-ranked team will face the lowest-ranked side (1 vs 4 and 2 vs 3).

Barbados, ranked 31st out of 41 sides in the CONCACAF Men’s National Team standings as of September 30, are currently riding a wave of success. Under the guidance of Kent Hall, the team has secured three consecutive victories in their Concacaf Nations League C campaign, earning promotion to the 2025 Concacaf Nations League B.

Their most recent win came on Wednesday night on home soil against the US Virgin Islands when they registered a 5-0 win with a hat trick from Niall Reid Stephen as well as goals from Hadan Holligan and Omani Leacock.

Their next match is on Tuesday October 15 against the Bahamas at the Wildey Turf, St Michael. (JC)

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