When does Lionel Messi compete for Inter Miami CF? How can you watch his games? What about his biggest moments in MLS?
Those questions are answered via our schedule tracker for the Argentine superstar, who signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Inter Miami on July 15.
In 2023, Inter Miami have 21 games with Messi across all competitions. That number could increase if they make the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.
Date | Watch | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
July 21 vs. Cruz Azul | Leagues Cup | ||
July 25 vs. Atlanta United | Leagues Cup | ||
Aug. 2 vs. Orlando City SC | Leagues Cup | ||
Aug. 6 at FC Dallas | Leagues Cup | ||
Aug. 11 vs. Charlotte FC | Leagues Cup | ||
Aug. 15 at Philadelphia Union | Leagues Cup | ||
Aug. 19 at Nashville SC (Final) | Leagues Cup | ||
Aug. 23 at FC Cincinnati | US Open Cup | ||
Aug. 26 at New York Red Bulls | MLS regular season | ||
Aug. 30 vs. Nashville SC | MLS regular season | ||
Sept. 3 at LAFC | MLS regular season | ||
Sept. 9 vs. Sporting Kansas City | MLS regular season | ||
Sept. 16 at Atlanta United | MLS regular season | ||
Sept. 20 vs. Toronto FC | MLS Season Pass (7:30 pm ET) | TBD | MLS regular season |
Sept. 24 at Orlando City SC | MLS Season Pass, FS1 (7:30 pm ET) | TBD | MLS regular season |
Sept. 27 vs. Houston Dynamo FC (Final) | TBD | TBD | US Open Cup |
Sept. 30 vs. New York City FC | MLS Season Pass (7:30 pm ET) | TBD | MLS regular season |
Oct. 4 at Chicago Fire FC | MLS Season Pass (8:30 pm ET) | TBD | MLS regular season |
Oct. 7 vs. FC Cincinnati | MLS Season Pass (7:30 ET) | TBD | MLS regular season |
Oct. 18 vs. Charlotte FC | MLS Season Pass (8 pm ET) | TBD | MLS regular season |
Oct. 21 at Charlotte FC | MLS Season Pass (6 pm ET) | TBD | MLS regular season |
Competitions explained
MLS regular season: When Messi joined Inter Miami, they sat 15th in the Eastern Conference standings and needed to make up a 12-point gap to reach the Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs. The top nine teams qualify for the playoffs, and the field is locked in after Decision Day on Oct. 21. If Miami qualify, they'd start the chase toward MLS Cup presented by Audi on Dec. 9.
Leagues Cup: Messi made his Inter Miami debut in this World Cup-style tournament between all 47 MLS and Liga MX teams, who paused domestic competition to compete. The top two teams in each group reached the knockout stage, which culminated in an Aug. 19 final the Herons won.
US Open Cup: Messi and Inter Miami defeated Supporters' Shield-leading FC Cincinnati in the tournament semifinals on Aug. 23. Now, they host the Sept. 27 final against Houston Dynamo FC.
Messi's biggest moments: 2023 season
July 21: Messi produced an all-time Major League Soccer moment during his Inter Miami CF debut, scoring a 94th-minute free kick that will forever be played on highlight reels. The left-footed strike came from atop the box, delivering a 2-1 win over Liga MX foe Cruz Azul to begin their Leagues Cup group stage.
Aug. 2: Of course Messi wasn't done in Leagues Cup. The GOAT netted a second-straight brace, powering a 3-1 win over Florida Derby rivals Orlando City SC to reach the Round of 16.
Aug. 6: Another game, another brace, another free-kick golazo. This time, Messi's masterpiece sent Inter Miami through to the Leagues Cup quarterfinals after a 4-4 draw vs. FC Dallas (they won 5-3 on PKs).
Aug. 19: It took penalty kicks (and another Messi golazo), but the Herons earned their first-ever trophy with a title-raising Leagues Cup night at Nashville SC. The result saw Messi win a world-record 44th trophy for club and country.
Aug. 26: On his formal MLS debut, Messi capped a 2-0 win at the New York Red Bulls with a sublime give-and-go combination with Benjamin Cremaschi.
