Lionel Messi, Inter Miami tabbed to play Cincinnati in MLS Sprint Season opener on Feb. 19 - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

On October 28, 2026, MLS announced that Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will host FC Cincinnati on February 19, 2027, in the opening game of the league’s 14-game sprint season. The season will be followed by a 16-team playoff.