Inter Miami is set to face Atletico de San Luis on August 5 in the opening match of the 2026 Leagues Cup. The tournament, now in its sixth annual edition, features 18 Major League Soccer (MLS) teams from the United States and Canada competing against 18 Liga MX clubs from Mexico.
Last year's runners-up, Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, will look to start their campaign strong. In the 2025 final, the team lost 3-0 to the Seattle Sounders.
Leagues Cup Match Details
The match is scheduled for August 5 at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be held at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida. It is exclusively available for streaming on Apple TV.
Fans can access the game through a seven-day free trial offered by Apple TV, allowing them to watch the remaining Matchday 1 and Matchday 2 games before a monthly subscription fee of $12.99 applies. Amazon Prime members can also subscribe to Apple TV through Prime Video for the same price, with the trial period also applicable.
Player Suspension
Inter Miami striker Luis Suárez will be unavailable for the match against Atletico de San Luis and for all subsequent Leagues Cup games. Suárez received a six-game suspension stemming from an incident during the 2025 final, where he was cited for spitting at a Sounders staff member.
2026 Leagues Cup Schedule
The tournament is divided into two stages:
The league stage includes Matchday 1 from August 4-6, Matchday 2 from August 7-9, and Matchday 3 from August 11-13.
The knockout stage begins with the quarterfinals on August 25-27, followed by the semifinals on September 1-2. The third-place playoff and the final are both scheduled for September 6.