On January 16, 2014, Ben Sweat was drafted 14th overall in the first round of the 2014 MLS SuperDraft by Columbus Crew. Sweat then went on loan to Columbus Crew's affiliate club Dayton Dutch Lions and then signed for Tampa Bay Rowdies in March 2015. Ben represented The Rowdies on 33 occasions across two seasons.
Ben Sweat trialled with New York City FC during their 2017 pre-season, and was signed by the club on February 23, 2017. The Floridian defender will return for a second season with NYCFC after signing a new contract with the club.