Inter Miami faces FC Cincinnati in MLS sprint season opener on Feb. 19
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 11:24 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
The 2027 MLS sprint season will commence on February 19 with Inter Miami hosting FC Cincinnati at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida. This matchup will feature Lionel Messi as Miami aims to start the season strong. The MLS sprint season will consist of 14 games for each of the league's 30 teams, focusing solely on conference play. A single-elimination playoff format will follow the regular season, concluding with a new champion being crowned about five months thereafter. The full schedule for the upcoming season is set to be released soon.
- •Inter Miami to host FC Cincinnati on Feb. 19
- •Lionel Messi expected to participate
- •14-game regular season exclusively against conference opponents
- •Single-elimination playoffs to follow regular season
- •Full schedule announcement planned for upcoming days
- 12:08 AMESPN Soccer — MLS sprint season to kick off on Feb. 19 in Miami
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi, Inter Miami tabbed to play Cincinnati in MLS Sprint Season opener on Feb. 19
"MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi is in line to help kick off Major League Soccer's sprint season next year.MLS revealed a handful of games on the looming sprint season schedule Wednesday, including the Feb.
"The 2027 MLS sprint season will kick off with a standalone match between Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati on Feb. 19 at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida.
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External links- ESPN SoccerOct 29, 2026, 12:08 AMMLS sprint season to kick off on Feb. 19 in Miami
The 2027 MLS sprint season will kick off with a standalone match between Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati on Feb. 19 at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 11:10 PMLionel Messi, Inter Miami tabbed to play Cincinnati in MLS Sprint Season opener on Feb. 19
MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi is in line to help kick off Major League Soccer's sprint season next year.MLS revealed a handful of games on the looming sprint season schedule Wednesday, including the Feb.
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