{"id":896722,"date":"2026-04-04T09:13:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T14:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/04\/inter-miami-vs-austin-fc-how-to-watch-nu-stadium-opener-mlssoccer-com\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T09:13:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T14:13:27","slug":"inter-miami-vs-austin-fc-how-to-watch-nu-stadium-opener-mlssoccer-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/04\/inter-miami-vs-austin-fc-how-to-watch-nu-stadium-opener-mlssoccer-com\/","title":{"rendered":"Inter Miami vs. Austin FC: How to watch Nu Stadium opener | MLSSoccer.com"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer <\/p>\n<div xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n<p>  <main role=\"main\" id=\"main-content\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-label=\"Page main content\"><\/p>\n<div data-bucket-name=\"main-content-before-middle-adv\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/clubs\/inter-miami-cf\/\">Inter Miami CF<\/a> officially unveil Nu Stadium on Saturday by welcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/clubs\/austin-fc\">Austin FC<\/a> for a Matchday 6 contest.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><h3>How to watch &#038; stream<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><h3>When<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/competitions\/mls-regular-season\/2026\/matches\/miavsatx-04-04-2026\/\">Saturday, April 4<\/a>\u00a0| 7:30 pm ET\/4:30 pm PT<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p><h3>Where<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Nu Stadium | Miami, Florida<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Record<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>3rd in Eastern Conference<\/li>\n<li>10 points, 3W-1L-1D<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p><strong>What to know<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After playing in Fort Lauderdale since their 2020 expansion season, the Herons are setting roots in the heart of Miami with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/news\/nu-stadium-inter-miami-s-new-home-named-at-miami-freedom-park\">Nu Stadium<\/a> \u2013 a 26,700-seat soccer-specific stadium that&#8217;s the centerpiece of a 131-acre development near Miami International Airport.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s the latest crowning achievement for a club that transformed North American soccer with the summer 2023 arrival of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/players\/lionel-messi\/\">Lionel Messi<\/a>. The legendary Argentine No. 10 has guided the Herons to three titles: 2023\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/competitions\/leagues-cup\/\">Leagues Cup<\/a>, the 2024 Supporters&#8217; Shield and MLS Cup 2025 presented by Audi.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>However, Miami&#8217;s 2026 season hit its first bump last month with an early exit from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/competitions\/concacaf-champions-cup\/\">Concacaf Champions Cup<\/a> against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/clubs\/nashville-sc\">Nashville SC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Herons responded with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/competitions\/mls-regular-season\/2026\/matches\/nycvsmia-03-22-2026\/\">3-2 win<\/a> at Eastern Conference rivals <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/clubs\/new-york-city-football-club\">New York City FC<\/a>. Now, they&#8217;re hoping to use the christening of Nu Stadium as further momentum following a five-game road swing to begin the campaign.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who to watch<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lionel Messi:<\/strong> The back-to-back Landon Donovan MLS MVP has 4g\/0a in four league appearances this year. Messi is expected to lead Argentina during their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/competitions\/fifa-world-cup\/\">FIFA World Cup<\/a> title defense this summer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rodrigo De Paul:<\/strong> The 2022 World Cup champion is in his first full season with Miami since being fully acquired from LaLiga giants Atl\u00e9tico Madrid.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dayne St. Clair:<\/strong> The 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year and Canadian international joined the Herons in January via free agency. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/players\/dayne-st-clair\/\">St. Clair<\/a> hopes to earn his country&#8217;s starting job at the 2026 World Cup.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Germ\u00e1n Berterame:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/players\/german-berterame\/\">Berterame<\/a> is looking for his first goal at his new club as he vies for a spot on Mexico&#8217;s World Cup squad. In January, the striker was acquired from LIGA MX&#8217;s CF Monterrey for a reported $15 million.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Micael:<\/strong> Amid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/players\/maximiliano-falcon\/\">Maxi Falc\u00f3n<\/a>&#8216;s knee injury, the Brazilian center back has emerged as Miami&#8217;s main defensive pillar. Before the March international break, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/players\/micael-dos-santos-silva\/\">Micael<\/a> scored the game-winner at NYCFC.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p><strong>Predicted XI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>De Paul missed Miami&#8217;s trip to NYCFC (contusion), but should return to the starting lineup after featuring for Argentina during the March international window.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Record<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>11th in Western Conference<\/li>\n<li>5 points, 1W-2L-2D<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p><strong>What to know<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Austin are in their second season under head coach Nico Est\u00e9vez. In 2025, he led the club to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/competitions\/u-s-open-cup\/2025\/\">US Open Cup<\/a> final and back to the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs after a two-year absence.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Hoping to build on that success, the Verde &#038; Black were active during the winter transfer window. They acquired Uruguay international <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/players\/facundo-torres\/\">Facundo Torres<\/a> for a reported $9.5 million, completing their Designated Player trio alongside fellow forwards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/players\/myrto-uzuni\/\">Myrto Uzuni<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/players\/brandon-vazquez\/\">Brandon Vazquez<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After taking four points from their first two matches of 2026, Austin have gone winless in their last three. Most recently, they played to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/competitions\/mls-regular-season\/2026\/matches\/atxvslafc-03-21-2026\/\">0-0 draw<\/a> at home against Western Conference leaders <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/clubs\/los-angeles-football-club\">LAFC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Can the Verde &#038; Black return to winning ways while playing spoiler at Nu Stadium in front of a prime-time audience?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who to watch<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Facundo Torres:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/news\/austin-fc-acquire-facundo-torres-from-palmeiras\">Acquired<\/a> from Brazil&#8217;s Palmeiras after a star-making stint with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/clubs\/orlando-city-sc\">Orlando City<\/a>, Torres has 0g\/2a in his first five games for Austin. He hopes to make Uruguay&#8217;s upcoming World Cup roster.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Myrto Uzuni:<\/strong> During the March international window, the Albanian international narrowly missed out on the World Cup following a 2-1 playoff defeat to Poland.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brad Stuver:<\/strong> The veteran goalkeeper is coming off a milestone 2025 season where he earned MLS All-Star honors. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/players\/brad-stuver\/\">Stuver<\/a> is Austin&#8217;s all-time appearance leader with 188 games (all competitions).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jayden Nelson:<\/strong> The pacy forward joined Austin over the winter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/news\/austin-fc-acquire-jayden-nelson-from-vancouver-whitecaps\">via trade<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/clubs\/vancouver-whitecaps-fc\/\">Vancouver Whitecaps FC<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/players\/jayden-nelson\/\">Nelson<\/a> is pushing to make Canada&#8217;s World Cup squad.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ilie S\u00e1nchez:<\/strong> The Verde &#038; Black captain is at his third MLS club, following previous stops at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/clubs\/sporting-kansas-city\">Sporting Kansas City<\/a> and LAFC.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p><strong>Predicted XI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With Vazquez (knee), Nelson (hamstring) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/players\/owen-wolff\/\">Owen Wolff<\/a> (sports hernia) all dealing with early-season injuries, Austin&#8217;s attack isn&#8217;t yet at full strength. Who could provide a moment of magic for Est\u00e9vez&#8217;s side?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Not all home-field advantages are created equal, especially when it&#8217;s the first-ever game at a new stadium. But Inter Miami will have unprecedented support and atmosphere behind them on Saturday, and are expected to deliver all three points in their Nu Stadium debut.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\n                                <iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v7BVah67Wkw?feature=oembed\" allowfullscreen title=\"Messi Cam: Messi PASSES Pel\u00e9 with 71st Career Free Kick Goal at Yankee Stadium!\"><\/iframe>\n                            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/news\/inter-miami-vs-austin-fc-how-to-watch-nu-stadium-opener\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a>Dion Badon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer Inter Miami CF officially unveil Nu Stadium on Saturday by welcoming Austin FC for a Matchday 6 contest. How to watch &#038; stream When Saturday, April 4\u00a0| 7:30 pm ET\/4:30 pm PT Where Nu Stadium | Miami, Florida Record 3rd in Eastern Conference 10 points, 3W-1L-1D What to know After playing in Fort Lauderdale [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":896723,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28002,3639,2005],"tags":[44211,6725],"class_list":{"0":"post-896722","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-inter","8":"category-miami","9":"category-soccer","10":"tag-inter","11":"tag-miami"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/896722","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=896722"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/896722\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/896723"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=896722"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=896722"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=896722"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}