Lionel Messi makes his Inter Miami CF debut Friday night, suiting up in pink and black for the 2023 Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul.
The 2022 World Cup champion and seven-time Ballon d’Or winner shocked the soccer world when he announced his intention to join the floundering Major League Soccer team owned by David Beckham in early June.
The news sent fans rushing to buy tickets. TicketSmarter, sold nearly 2,000 tickets on the day of the announcement, compared to less than 50 tickets sold the weekend prior.
It isn’t too late to get tickets if you can get to Fort Lauderdale. In fact, it might be the best time to buy. Here is how to catch the game in Florida and beyond:
How much are tickets for Messi’s debut today?
- The lowest ticket prices available range from approximately $150-$200, as listed on SeatGeek Friday morning.
- Ticket prices have been dropping since early July, according to TicketSmarter. The average ticket price was $878 before July 6. As of Wednesday, the average dropped to $712.
- Some dedicated fans have paid a pretty penny for tickets. SeatGeek reported that the highest ticket sold went for $3,500. It was located mid-field, close to the pitch − a fan’s dream spot.
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How to stream Messi’s debut: Inter Miami CF vs. Cruz Azul
When: 8:00 p.m. E.T.
Where: Apple TV. All Major League Soccer games are available for a discounted subscription for the remainder of the season at $49. In addition, Spanish-language coverage of the Cruz Azul match is available on Univision and TUDN.
Contributing: Cydney Henderson, USA Today; Hal Habib, Palm Beach Post.
