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Inter Miami Hosts Cruz Azul for 2026 Campeones Cup

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Inter Miami CF faces LIGA MX side Cruz Azul in the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup at Nu Stadium, with Messi one goal shy of 100 and a new head coach in charge.

Inter Miami CF meets LIGA MX champion Cruz Azul on Wednesday, Sept. 16, in the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup, a single-match, winner-takes-all title decider held at the club's home ground, Nu Stadium. Kick-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. It is the first time Inter Miami has played for a trophy at the venue.

The Campeones Cup pits the reigning MLS Cup champion against the reigning LIGA MX champion in an annual meeting between the two leagues. The 2026 fixture is the eighth edition of the competition and the first hosted by Inter Miami. Fans around the world can watch the game live on Apple TV.

Inter Miami arrives at the final after a 2-2 draw with Nashville SC at Nu Stadium on Saturday in MLS regular-season play. Captain Lionel Messi scored in that match, along with an own goal, to earn the home side a point. The goal was Messi's 99th across all competitions for Inter Miami, leaving him one short of a century for the club.

Kily González takes charge

The match marks a new era on the touchline. Cristian "Kily" González is set to officially take over as Inter Miami's First Team head coach after completing the required work documentation. The Argentine manager has signed a contract that runs through June 2028. He led his first official training session ahead of the Campeones Cup, stepping in to guide the team through its bid for silverware at Nu Stadium.

Tickets and getting to Nu Stadium

A limited number of single-match tickets remained available ahead of kick-off. Organizers have encouraged supporters to use public transportation to reach the stadium. Fans can buy a $10 round-trip Tri-Rail ticket to the Miami Intermodal Center for all remaining Inter Miami home matches in 2026. That ticket also includes a $10 food and beverage credit, redeemable at the Guest Services location outside Section 101, and is only valid when bought through the club's designated promotional link.

Driving fans face tighter options on matchday. Parking lots open at 4 p.m. ET, and single-match parking passes are only available in the Yellow Lot. The Audi Black Lot and the Red Lot are sold out. Passes must be purchased in advance because parking is expected to sell out, and no on-site purchases will be offered on the day of the game. The club said the advance-only policy is meant to keep arrivals moving smoothly for all guests.

Bag rules at the venue

Nu Stadium enforces limits on the size and type of bags allowed inside during events. The club has urged guests not to bring bags at all, though certain items are permitted after screening under the stadium's clear bag policy. Supporters have been advised to plan their route and arrive early, and to check the schedules of public transportation services before traveling, as routes and timetables can change.

With a trophy on the line, a new head coach in the dugout and Messi chasing his 100th Inter Miami goal, the one-off final gives the club its first chance to lift silverware in front of its home crowd at Nu Stadium.

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