Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are back on the road this weekend. They’ll be headed to the nation’s capital for an Eastern Conference clash against D.C. United.
The two teams square off on the pitch at Audi Field on Saturday night. And while this season is all but over for the last-place D.C. United, the Herons look to lock in home-field advantage for the upcoming MLS playoffs.
But before Messi hits the pitch in Washington, he’s got another big test midweek.
Messi’s Midweek Challenge: Leagues Cup Quarterfinals vs. Tigres
Messi and Inter Miami are juggling multiple competitions. On Wednesday night, they’ll face Mexican powerhouse Tigres UANL in the 2025 Leagues Cup quarterfinals.
That match is part of the ongoing North American tournament that pits MLS and Liga MX clubs against each other. It’s a rematch-heavy, elimination-round contest that could see Messi adding to his trophy cabinet after lifting the Leagues Cup title in 2023.
While the Tigres match brings regional bragging rights and international headlines, Saturday’s MLS match in Washington is just as important, if not more, for Miami’s long-term goals.
Miami’s Playoff Push Continues
Heading into the weekend, Inter Miami sits fifth in the MLS Eastern Conference standings, with just a handful of regular-season games remaining. The team has its sights set on a top-four finish, which would give them home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
Thanks to Messi’s return to full fitness and the squad’s increasing cohesion, Miami’s attack has looked sharp in recent weeks — and a win over D.C. United would send a strong message to the rest of the league.
Inter Miami Tickets
Audi Field will be packed on Saturday night, with fans hoping to catch a glimpse of Messi’s magic in person. The match is expected to be one of D.C. United’s highest-attended home games this season.
Whether you’re a traveling Inter Miami supporter, a D.C. loyalist, or just a Messi fan, Saturday’s showdown is one not to miss.
Tickets are still available for Saturday’s game here.
Inter Miami vs. D.C. United
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM Eastern
Venue: Audi Field, Washington, D.C.
TV: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Streaming: Apple TV MLS Season Pass (subscription required)
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