The 2026 Leagues Cup kicked off yesterday and Matchday 1 continues today with Inter Miami facing off with Mexican side Atletico de San Luis.
It’s the sixth annual edition of the North American club tournament that pits 18 MLS teams from both the USA and Canada against 18 Liga MX sides.
Led by Lionel Messi, Miami enters as the reigning runners-up, as the Lionel Messi-led club fell 3-0 to the Seattle Sounders in last year’s final match.
Inter miami vs. San Luis: what to know
- What: Leagues Cup, League Stage – Matchday 1
- When: Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Nu Stadium (Miami, Florida)
- Channel: Streaming exclusive
- Streaming: Apple TV (try it free)
Due to events that transpired during that 2025 final, where Miami striker Luis Suárez was caught spitting at a Sounders staff member after the match, Suárez was handed a six-game suspension to be served over his next six Leagues Cup matches.
Suárez won’t play tonight, or in any of Miami’s Leagues Cup matches even if they go all the way.
Inter Miami vs. San Luis start time
Today’s (Aug. 5) Leagues Cup match between Inter Miami and Atletico de San Luis is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET.
How to watch Inter Miami vs. Atletico de San Luis for free
2026 Leagues Cup key dates
The Leagues Cup takes place in two stages.
League stage
- Matchday 1: Aug. 4-6
- Matchday 2: Aug. 7-9
- Matchday 3: Aug. 11-13
Knockout stage
- Quarterfinals: Aug. 25-27
- Semifinals: Sept. 1-2
- Third place playoff: Sept. 6
- Final: Sept. 6
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