Lionel Messi will make his first-ever appearance in the MLS Cup Playoffs on Friday, October 25, when Inter Miami CF hosts Atlanta United FC, the winners of the Eastern Conference Wild Card match. The primetime game will air for free on the MLS Season Pass via Apple TV at 8:30 PM ET. The match between Miami and Atlanta is the first match in the best-of-three series of round one. Messi, who joined Inter Miami last season, recently set the single-season points record earlier this month. An MLS Cup win would give him a record 47th career trophy, no problem.
In addition to watching the match for free on Apple TV, TikTok will broadcast a special “Player Spotlight: Messi” presentation of Friday’s match, a livestream of the match focused exclusively on Messi. Below you’ll find more information on all the ways you can watch Miami play Atlanta, and here you can watch live game day updates.
How to watch Lionel Messi tonight in the MLS Cup Playoffs:
Date: Friday October 25
Time: 8:30 PM ET
Game: Inter Miami CF vs. Atlanta United FC
Streaming: AppleTV+
How to watch the MLS Cup match between Miami and Atlanta?
Although the Inter Miami vs. Atlanta is broadcast free-to-air, a subscription to MLS Season Pass on Apple TV is the only place fans can watch every MLS playoff match without blackouts, culminating in the MLS Cup Final on December 7. Apple TV+ is currently offering a deal on MLS Season Pass subscriptions for current subscribers, just $9.99 for the rest of the season.
Apple TV and MLS Season Pass offer Miami vs. Atlanta is free this Friday, but an MLS Season Pass is a must-have if you want to watch every game all season long. Subscribers get English and Spanish broadcasts of hundreds of live MLS matches, plus game replays, highlights, analysis and more original programming. For those who already subscribe to Apple TV+, the MLS Season Pass add-on typically costs $12.99/month or $79 per season. For non-subscribers it is $14.99 per month or $99 for the season. However, Apple is currently running a promotion so existing Apple TV+ subscribers can get their hands on the rest of the season for just $9.99.
In addition to MLS games, Apple TV+ offers award-winning programming such as Ted Lasso, The Morning Show And Chemistry lessons, plus great original movies and all the Peanuts holiday specials. Apple TV+ has a seven-day free trial available for new subscribers. OR, if you recently purchased a qualifying Apple device, you can get up to three months of the streaming service completely free.
Watch tonight’s game for free on Apple TV
Round One Best-of-3 Series: Game One Schedule
All times are ET.
Friday October 25
Inter Miami CF vs. Atlanta United FC, 8:30 p.m
Saturday October 26
LA Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids, 11 p.m
Sunday October 27
Orlando City SC vs. Charlotte FC, 7:30 p.m
LAFC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC, 9:45 p.m
Monday October 28
FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC, 6:45 PM
Seattle Sounders FC vs. Houston Dynamo FC. 9 p.m
Tuesday October 29
Columbus Crew vs. New York Red Bulls, 6:45 p.m
Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United FC, 9 p.m
This is how you watch the Inter Miami vs. match. Atlanta United on TikTok:
If social media is more your thing, TikTok will air a “Player Spotlight: Messi” presentation from Friday’s match against Atlanta. This special broadcast will air live on the @MLS TikTok profile and will be simulcast on the @InterMiamiCF TikTok profile. The streams start five minutes before kick-off. This is the first time TikTok has ever streamed a live football match focusing on one player. Fans can register on TikTok to watch.
