Lionel Messi’s First Inter Miami Game 2023 Live Stream: Well, it’s official—Lionel Messi, one of the greatest soccer players of all time, is now part of the Major League Soccer club and a player for Inter Miami. And for fans of team Argentina, fear not, as he will still captain the national team.
This is a big deal for MLS fans everywhere, for Major League Soccer as a whole, and for Inter Miami CF. Messi will also carry the number 10 proudly for the Miami-based team. While he was signed on July 16, 2023, owner David Beckham and the rest of Inter Miami CF won’t have to wait long to get on the pitch with him.
Messi’s first game for Inter Miami CF is in a short few days on July 21, 2023, at 8 PM Eastern. Unless you’re in the stands, the only other place to watch it will be via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. While it’s not a regular season game—his first will be on August 20, 2023—this is one of the kickoff matches to the League’s Cup, a month-long tournament that pairs MLS teams with those of Liga MX.
How to Watch Messi’s First Game
Open the Apple TV app on your preferred device, navigate to Sports via the top bar, and select the game. Remember to sign in for the match, which starts at 8 PM ET sharp on July 21, 2023. From there, you can enjoy Messi’s first match with Inter Miami as they face off against Cruz Azul, Mexico’s team, in the Leagues Cup.
How to Sign-Up for MLS Season Pass
While Messi is now streaming on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, it’s the official way to watch any MLS match, as Apple and the league inked a 10-year deal. MLS Season Pass streams live matches from MLS and other content, including live shows. It’s available on the web and on the Apple TV app for countless devices, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV 4K—the streaming box—and dozens of TVs with the streaming service built right in.
MLS Season Pass is currently just $39 for the rest of the year if you have Apple TV+ or $49 without a TV+ subscription. Normally, MLS Season Pass costs $79 per year for TV+ subscribers or $12.99 monthly. Without Apple TV+, it’s $99 yearly or $14.99 monthly.
What Devices Can I Stream MLS Season Pass on Apple TV From?
As you might suspect, the Apple TV application is on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac by default. It’s a superb interface that gives you easy access to all the streaming content, and the addition of MLS Season Pass earlier this year added a lot. You can even stream the TV+ content from an iPhone or an iPad to a bigger screen that supports AirPlay.
However, in our eyes, the best way to watch any Apple TV+ content—be it Ted Lasso or Messi on the field—would be with the Apple TV 4K. Apple’s pint-sized streaming box delivers an intuitive interface controlled hands-free with Siri or by using the Siri Remote and gives you deep integration with all of Apple’s services. Additionally, thanks to the App Store, you can get apps for all the major players.
The Apple TV 4K is also an easy way to make any TV smarter, as it plugs in via HDMI. It starts at $125 (was $129) for the 64GB model, which is plenty of storage. If you’re big on future-proofing, you can opt for the 128GB model at $140 (was $149). You can see our full review of the Apple TV 4K here.
Multiview is also exclusive to the Apple TV 4K and allows you to watch up to four games—from MLS Season Pass or Friday Night Baseball—at once on your TV. It’s quite neat, and you can customize the experience with a few layouts to choose from and the ability to switch between audio feeds from the broadcasts. As you might suspect, beyond the live MLS or MLB games, you can stream the live shows.
Similar to how some TVs have Netflix, Hulu, or Disney+ built-in, you can also find the Apple TV app. Currently, it’s supported on Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Roku, and Fire TV televisions. There is even an application for PS5 and Xbox Series S or Series X, as well as the Google Chromecast and Fire TV Sticks.