Check out all the fixtures of Inter Miami in MLS, Leagues Cup and US Open Cup and catch all the action as Lionel Messi plays in the tournament along with the 2023 schedule and tickets
On Friday night, Lionel Messi finally made his Inter Miami CF debut in front of his fans and several high profile celebrities. The scene was the Leagues Cup encounter between Messi’s MLS team and Cruz Azul of Liga MX at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Lionel Messi Inter Miami 2023-24 schedule calendar, date, time table, tickets, matches, venue and stadiums
With the height of helping his nation win the FIFA World Cup last December, the Argentine departed Europe for the first time in his professional career at the end of June. Prior to joining Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, he spent 17 years with Barcelona.
He has been planning his announcement and actual move to the Sunshine State for some time. Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, two of his former Barcelona colleagues, have joined him to win championships in the United States. His old manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino has taken Phil Neville’s place as Miami’s head coach.
As Inter Miami CF’s 2023 season comes to a close, here is what you need to know about Lionel Messi’s schedule with the team.
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami 2023 schedule
The following is a schedule of the Inter Miami games that Messi will still participate in. The finals of the U.S. Open Cup and the remaining Leagues Cup matches will occur at yet-to-be-set times and dates. Tickets for matches can be bought here.
MLS
Prior to the MLS Cuo playoffs, Inter Miami has 11 MLS matchdays left. If the team finishes in one of the top nine spots in the Eastern Conference, they will proceed to postseason play. With 18 points (5-14-3), the team is now 15th in the conference and last overall.
| Date | Time (ET) | Home/Away | Opponent |
| Aug. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Home | Charlotte FC |
| Aug. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Away | NY Red Bulls |
| Aug. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Home | Nashville SC |
| Sept. 3 | 10:30 p.m. | Away | LAFC |
| Sept. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Home | Sporting KC |
| Sept. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Away | Atlanta United |
| Sept. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Home | Toronto FC |
| Sept. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Away | Orlando City |
| Sept. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Home | NYCFC |
| Oct. 4 | 8:30 p.m. | Away | Chicago Fire |
| Oct. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Home | FC Cincinnati |
| Oct. 21 | 6 p.m. | Away | Charlotte FC |
U.S. Open Cup
| Date | Time (ET) | Home/Away | Opponent | Round |
| Aug. 23 | 7 p.m. | Away | FC Cincinnati | Semifinal |
| Sept. 27 | TBD | TBD | TBD | Final |
Leagues Cup
| Date | Time (ET) | Home / Away | Opponent |
| July 21 | 8 p.m. | Home | Cruz Azul |
| July 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Home | Atlanta United |
| Aug. 2-4 | TBD | TBD | Round of 32 |
| Aug. 6-8 | TBD | TBD | Round of 16 |
| Aug. 11-12 | TBD | TBD | Quarterfinals |
| Aug. 15. | TBD | TBD | Semifinals |
| Aug. 19 | TBD | TBD | Final |