Ceremonies / Opening Ceremonies
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony
Produced by Balich Wonder Studio
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Opening Ceremony. Welcome to Miami!
The Opening Ceremony of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 lit up the Hard Rock Stadium with a vibrant celebration of football’s unifying power.
Titled Welcome to Miami, the show featured top teams from all six continents, a thrilling live performance lineup — including Vikina, Richaelio, French Montana, and Swalee — and a high-energy mix of music, movement, and emotion.
Produced by Balich Wonder Studio in creative partnership with FIFA and under the creative vision of Marco Balich, the ceremony marked the debut of a new Ceremonies Protocol and set the tone for a truly global tournament.
Artistic Direction: Carlos Navarrete-Patiño.
Music: Emilio Estefan.
Visual Design: Heather Shaw (Vita Motus).
Costumes: Marina Toybina.
Choreography: Michael Peña.
Broadcast Direction: Shelagh O’Brien.
Lighting: Routhier and Mark Butts.
Photo: Luca Parisse