There can be zero question over the value of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV now. Lionel Messi's arrival at Inter Miami turned the streaming service into the hottest thing since the first guy to open a sandwich shop, and it certainly doesn't hurt when you also get to see Sergio Busquets apply tennis ball-like spin to his entry passes in 1080p. Oh, Jordi Alba's here too.
So when does Messi play again? Messi next match for Miami is part of a string of fixtures coming in hot for the Herons as they fight on three fronts: Leagues Cup, U.S. Open Cup and MLS.
If you're looking for Messi on broadcast TV in the USA, the only one planned for now is Inter Miami vs. Orlando City on Sunday, Sept. 1. That'll be aired on FS1. Everything else is on MLS Season Pass, although the U.S. Open Cup (where Miami's in the semifinals) is property of CBS Sports.
We'll be treated to three massive spectacles with the visit of Messi expected to fill Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (71,000), Soldier Field in Chicago (61,500) and Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte (74,867).
Up the Herons.
When does Messi play again? Lionel Messi next match for Miami
Leagues Cup Quarterfinal
Friday, August 11 vs. Charlotte FC at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | TV and streaming: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
MLS Regular Season Match #23
TBD vs. Charlotte FC at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale (Originally scheduled for Sunday, August 20 but postponed due to both teams' progress in the Leagues Cup)
Time: TBD | TV and streaming: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
U.S. Open Cup Semifinal
Wednesday, August 23 vs. FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati
Time: 7 p.m. ET | TV and streaming: Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo
MLS Regular Season Match #24
Saturday, August 26 vs. New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena in Harrison
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | TV and streaming: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
MLS Regular Season Match #25
Wednesday, August 30 vs. Nashville SC at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | TV and streaming: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
MLS Regular Season Match #26
Sunday, September 3 vs. LAFC at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles
Time: 10:30 p.m. ET | TV and streaming: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
MLS Regular Season Match #27*
*Messi will almost certainly miss this match while playing for Argentina in World Cup qualifiers. They play Ecuador on Sep. 8 and Bolivia on Sep. 12.
Saturday, September 9 vs. Sporting Kansas City at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | TV and streaming: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
MLS Regular Season Match #28
Saturday, September 16 vs. Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | TV and streaming: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
MLS Regular Season Match #29
Wednesday, September 20 vs. Toronto FC at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | TV and streaming: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
MLS Regular Season Match #30
Sunday, September 24 vs. Orlando City at Exploria Stadium in Orlando
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | TV and streaming: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV and FS1
MLS Regular Season Match #31
Saturday, September 30 vs. NYCFC at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | TV and streaming: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
MLS Regular Season Match #32
Wednesday, October 4 vs. Chicago Fire at Soldier Field in Chicago
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | TV and streaming: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
MLS Regular Season Match #33
Saturday, October 7 vs. FC Cincinnati at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | TV and streaming: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
(MLS then breaks for the October international window, where Argentina plays Paraguay and Peru.)
MLS Regular Season Match #34 (Decision Day)
Saturday, October 21 vs. Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET | TV and streaming: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
