Tickets for USMNT vs. Japan: See the cheapest prices, seats, date for 2025 soccer friendly in Columbus

The quadrennial FIFA World Cup comes to North America in 2026, with 48 teams from six different confederations visiting 16 different host cities across the US, Mexico and Canada. First things first, though, will be a number of different international friendly matches to prepare the teams for action.

The US Men’s National Team kicks things off this September 6 in New Jersey against Korea Republic. Three days later, they will face Japan’s national team at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, the home of the MLS’ Columbus Crew. 

It’s a great opportunity for USMNT to get some experience against an international powerhouse. Japan’s team nicknamed “Samurai Blue,” has earned its distinction as one of the most powerful soccer teams in Asia. 

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Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They have qualified for the tournament’s final competition eight consecutive times, and they’ve reached the Round of 16 at the last two World Cups.

This will mark USMNT’s first visit to Columbus in a quarter-century. 

Of course, the FIFA World Cup won’t begin until next June. But friendlies can be crucial for teams, coaches and even fans to get an early idea of how things might shake out. And any experience against a top-end team like Japan will be valuable for USMNT. 

Interested in watching USA vs. Japan in person? Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting international friendly, including game time and links to the best and most affordable tickets. 

USMNT vs. Japan tickets for 2025 friendly

Tickets for the USMNT vs. Japan international friendly match are available on StubHub. Fan interest is beginning to increase, so be sure to secure your seats before prices rise.

Currently, the get-in cost is between $57 and $80 per ticket. Lower level seating is a bit pricier, starting at $227 per ticket and going all the way up to around $555 per ticket.

Click the link below to view exact pricing and availability for this epic final matchup. 

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USMNT vs. Japan 2025 date, time

• Date: Tuesday, Sep. 9
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Lower.com Field in Columbus, OH

The match will kick off on Tuesday, Sep. 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET from Lower.com Field in Columbus, OH. The home of the Columbus Crew can hold well over 20,000 fans. 

Lower.com Field seating map for USMNT vs. Japan friendly

Here’s a glimpse of how Lower.com Field’s seating map looks ahead of USA’s international friendly vs. Japan.

USMNT 2025 schedule

The USMNT will have plenty of opportunities to tune up this summer and fall in advance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. So far, the squad is scheduled to play four friendlies throughout the fall.

Below is a complete schedule of the US Men’s National Team’s matches in 2025. Click here to view and purchase tickets for any USMNT match. 

USMNT vs. Japan 2025 roster

The USMNT roster for its September friendlies are here. Below is who will suit up for its upcoming matches.