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Inter Miami MLS 2026 Full Schedule & Fixtures: Messi Leads Title Defence

Inter Miami begin their MLS 2026 title defence with Lionel Messi aiming for consecutive MLS Cup glory. Check the full Inter Miami 2026 schedule, key dates, and fixtures.

22.02.2026

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Inter Miami had their most memorable year in the club’s history since its founding eight years ago, as they secured the ultimate prize, their first MLS Cup Championship in 2025, following their success in winning the first Supporters' Shield a year ago. The Herons defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the final, with the MLS Cup MVP and Golden Boot winner Lionel Messi providing two assists, ending with a staggering goal contribution tally of 58. The Argentinian megastar, aged 39, will now target consecutive MLS Cup glory for Inter Miami in 2026, to be only the fourth team to do so in the competition's history and the first since LA Galaxy in 2012. With a spree of exciting signings, the side is more confident than ever to add more silverware to their cabinet.

However, it will be a season like no other as the club will play their first season after two legends of the game, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, retired and have to deal with a World Cup break in between the campaign. It is also probably Messi’s final year making it that more important for the club to pull something special again. Inter Miami will begin the title defence in the new MLS season on 22nd February 2026 against Los Angeles FC, while their first home game at their new 25000-seater Freedom Park stadium is scheduled on 5 April 2025 with Austin FC visiting them. Their final game before the World Cup break on May 25, 2026, is also a home affair against the Philadelphia Union and they restart the MLS season at the Freedom Park stadium as well, facing Chicago Fire on 23rd July 2026.

Full schedule of Inter Miami for MLS 2026

February 2026

Sunday, 22 February 2026

Los Angeles FC vs Inter Miami - LA Memorial Coliseum (08:00)

March 2026

Monday, 2 March 2026

Orlando vs Inter Miami - Inter&Co Stadium (05:30)

Sunday, 8 March 2026

DC United Inter Miami - M&T Bank Stadium (03:00)

Sunday, 15 March 2026

Charlotte FC vs Inter Miami - Bank of America Stadium (05:00)

Sunday, 22 March 2026

New York City FC vs Inter Miami - Yankee Stadium (10:30)

April 2026

Sunday, 5 April 2026

Inter Miami vs Austin FC - Miami Freedom Park (05:00)

Sunday, 12 April 2026

Inter Miami vs New York Red Bulls - Miami Freedom Park (05:00)

Sunday, 19 April 2026

Colorado Rapids vs Inter Miami - Dick's Sporting Goods Park (02:00)

Thursday, 23 April 2026

Salt Lake City vs Inter Miami - America First Field (07:00)

Sunday, 26 April 2026

Inter Miami vs New England - Miami Freedom Park (05:00)

May 2026

Sunday, 3 May 2026

Inter Miami vs Orlando - Miami Freedom Park (04:45)

Saturday, 9 May 2026

Toronto FC vs Inter Miami - BMO Field (10:30)

Thursday, 14 May 2026

FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami - TQL Stadium (05:00)

Monday, 18 May 2026

Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers - Miami Freedom Park (03:30)

Monday, 25 May 2026

Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union - Miami Freedom Park (04:45)

July 2026

Thursday, 23 July 2026

Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire - Miami Freedom Park (05:00)

Sunday, 26 July 2026

CF Montreal vs Inter Miami - Saputo Stadium (05:00)

August 2026

Sunday, 2 August 2026

Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew - Miami Freedom Park (05:00)

Sunday, 16 August 2026

Nashville SC vs Inter Miami - Geodis Park (06:00)

Thursday, 20 August 2026

Philadelphia Union vs Inter Miami - Subaru Park (05:00)

Sunday, 23 August 2026

Inter Miami vs Toronto FC - Miami Freedom Park (05:00)

Sunday, 30 August 2026

Inter Miami vs CF Montreal - Miami Freedom Park (05:00)

September 2026

Sunday, 6 September 2026

Inter Miami vs Atalanta United - Miami Freedom Park (05:00)

Thursday, 10 September 2026

Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami - Soldier Field (06:00)

Sunday, 13 September 2026

Inter Miami vs Nashville SC - Miami Freedom Park (05:00)

Monday, 21 September 2026

Inter Miami vs San Diego FC - Miami Freedom Park (04:30)

Monday, 28 September 2026

Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami - ScottsMiracle-Gro Field (04:30)

October 2026

Sunday, 11 October 2026

Inter Miami vs DC United - Miami Freedom Park (05:00)

Thursday, 15 October 2026

Inter Miami vs New York City FC - Miami Freedom Park (05:00)

Sunday, 18 October 2026

Atalanta United vs Inter Miami - Mercedes-Benz Stadium (05:00)

Sunday, 25 October 2026

New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami - Sports Illustrated Stadium (02:00)

Thursday, 29 October 2026

Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati - Miami Freedom Park (05:00)

November 2026

Monday, 2 November 2026

New England vs Inter Miami - Gillette Stadium (05:30)

Sunday, 8 November 2026

Inter Miami vs Charlotte FC - Miami Freedom Park (05:00)

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