Inter Miami CF kicks off the 2026 MLS season with an all-star cast and a promising outlook. Having already qualified for international competition, the team hopes to stay healthy well beyond the regular schedule. Their campaign will be spearheaded from Miami Freedom Park, a brand-new venue for 2026. Read on to learn more about this exhilarating club and what to expect this year.

Inter Miami CF Team Overview

Inter Miami begins the 31st season as the reigning MLS Champions after defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the 2025 final. The Team Captain is Lionel Messi, who is often considered one of the greatest players of all time. That said, the rest of the team is nothing to sneeze at. Top performers such as Luis Suárez, Germán Berterame, Rodrigo De Paul, Dayne St. Clair, and Sergio Reguilón are quite iconic in their own right. Javier Mascherano serves as the current head coach, hoping to keep the club focused on the ultimate goal of winning it all.

Inter Miami CF: Most Probable Starting XI

How a team lines up can tell you a great deal about their intended strategy and level of confidence before a match. While things can always change, here’s who we expect to lead the charge for Inter Miami.

Goalkeeper: Dayne St. Clair
Right Back: Marcelo Weigandt
Center Back: Tomás Avilés
Center Back: Nicolás Freire
Left Back: Sergio Reguilón
Defensive Midfield: Yannick Bright
Central Midfield: Rodrigo De Paul
Central Midfield: Federico Redondo
Right Wing: Lionel Messi
Center Forward: Germán Berterame
Left Wing: Robert Taylor

Inter Miami CF: Full Squad Highlights

Forwards: Lionel Messi (C), Germán Berterame, Luis Suárez, Leonardo Campana, Tadeo Allende, Robert Taylor, Matías Rojas

Defenders: Sergio Reguilón, Tomás Avilés, Nicolás Freire, Serhiy Kryvtsov, Noah Allen, Marcelo Weigandt, Franco Negri, Ian Fray

Midfielders: Rodrigo De Paul, Federico Redondo, David Ruiz, Benjamin Cremaschi, Yannick Bright, Lawson Sunderland

Goalkeepers: Dayne St. Clair (No. 1), Drake Callender, CJ dos Santos

Where can I Watch Inter Miami MLS Matches?

Television viewers can find several matches broadcast throughout the season on Fox and FS1. To see every match streamed in high definition, a subscription to MLS Season Pass on Apple TV is required.

Inter Miami 2026 Full Season Schedule

Feb 21: LAFC vs Inter Miami – LA Memorial Coliseum 9:30 PM
Mar 1: Orlando City SC vs Inter Miami – Inter&Co Stadium 7:00 PM
Mar 7: D.C. United vs Inter Miami – M&T Bank Stadium 4:30 PM
Mar 14: Charlotte FC vs Inter Miami – Bank of America Stadium 7:30 PM
Mar 22: NYCFC vs Inter Miami Yankee Stadium 1:00 PM
Apr 4: Inter Miami vs Austin FC – Miami Freedom Park (Opener) 7:30 PM
Apr 11: Inter Miami vs NY Red Bulls – Miami Freedom Park 7:30 PM
Apr 18: Colorado Rapids vs Inter Miami – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park4:30 PM
Apr 22: Real Salt Lake vs Inter Miami – America First Field 9:30 PM
Apr 25: Inter Miami vs New England Revolution – Miami Freedom Park 7:30 PM
May 2: Inter Miami vs Orlando City SC – Miami Freedom Park 7:00 PM
May 9: Toronto FC vs Inter Miami – BMO Field 7:30 PM
May 13: FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami – TQL Stadium 7:30 PM
May 17: Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers – Miami Freedom Park 6:00 PM
May 24: Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union- Miami Freedom Park 7:00 PM

May 25 – July 16: FIFA World Cup 2026 Break

July 22: Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire FC – Miami Freedom Park 7:30 PM
July 25: CF Montréal vs Inter Miami – Stade Saputo 7:30 PM
Aug 1: Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew – Miami Freedom Park 7:30 PM
Aug 15: Nashville SC vs Inter Miami – GEODIS Park 8:30 PM
Aug 19: Philadelphia Union vs Inter Miami – Subaru Park 7:30 PM
Aug 22: Inter Miami vs Toronto FC – Miami Freedom Park 7:30 PM
Aug 29: Inter Miami vs CF Montréal – Miami Freedom Park 7:30 PM
Sept 5: Inter Miami vs Atlanta United FC – Miami Freedom Park 7:30 PM
Sept 9: Chicago Fire FC vs Inter Miami – Soldier Field 8:30 PM
Sept 12: Inter Miami vs Nashville SC – Miami Freedom Park 7:30 PM
Sept 20: Inter Miami vs San Diego FC – Miami Freedom Park 7:00 PM
Sept 27: Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami – Lower.com Field 7:00 PM
Oct 10: Inter Miami vs D.C. United – Miami Freedom Park 7:30 PM
Oct 14: Inter Miami vs NYCFC – Miami Freedom Park 7:30 PM
Oct 17: Atlanta United FC vs Inter Miami – Mercedes-Benz Stadium 7:30 PM
Oct 24: NY Red Bulls vs Inter Miami – Sports Illustrated Stadium 4:30 PM
Oct 28: Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati – Miami Freedom Park 7:30 PM
Nov 1: New England Revolution vs Inter Miami – Gillette Stadium 7:00 PM
Nov 7: Inter Miami vs Charlotte FC – Miami Freedom Park (Decision Day) 4:00 PM

How to Purchase Tickets

Currently, you can purchase tickets for 16 of the home games at Miami Freedom Park in 2026. Ticketmaster is the official partner of Inter Miami CF, so always be sure to go through them for the best prices.

When Does Miami Freedom Park Officially Open?

The historic home opener at Miami Freedom Park is scheduled for April 4, 2026, against Austin FC. Until the stadium is ready, Inter Miami will play the first five games of the season on the road.