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Inter Miami CF<\/a> enter a new era on Saturday by welcoming Austin FC<\/a> for the inaugural match at Nu Stadium (7:30 pm ET | Apple TV<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n From their 2020 expansion season to the transformational 2023 signing of legendary Argentine No. 10 Lionel Messi<\/a>, the Herons continue to reach new heights.\u00a0<\/p>\n Here are some key moments that have defined Inter Miami as they prepare to open the 26,700-seat soccer-specific venue.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The seeds of Inter Miami were planted in February 2014<\/a>, when England and LA Galaxy<\/a> legend David Beckham announced Miami as where he’d exercise the option to establish a new MLS club.<\/p>\n Commissioner Don Garber subsequently confirmed Miami as an expansion side, and Beckham joined forces with brothers Jorge and Jos\u00e9 Mas, among other investors, as original co-owners.<\/p>\n Inter Miami were officially founded<\/a> as MLS’s 25th club on January 29, 2018, nearly two decades after the Miami Fusion folded following the 2001 season.<\/p>\n \u201cToday is a proud day for Miami, and for our family,\u201d managing owner and CEO Jorge Mas said at the time.<\/p>\n \u201cOur club will have a global vision, but our fans in South Florida will always be our first priority, reflecting the best of our community.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Inside @InterMiamiCF<\/a>‘s new stadium for the first time \ud83c\udfdf\ufe0f@InterMiamiCF<\/a> hosts @AustinFC<\/a> at Nu Stadium on Saturday (7:30pm ET on Apple TV): https:\/\/t.co\/4Xovyr7KBn<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/HcZmXSzmkS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Major League Soccer (@MLS) April 2, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n Inter Miami previously played home matches in Fort Lauderdale, beginning with a 3-2 win<\/a> over Florida Derby rivals Orlando City<\/a> on Aug. 22, 2020.\u00a0<\/p>\n After six-plus seasons, including last year’s MLS Cup presented by Audi triumph over Vancouver Whitecaps FC<\/a>, the Herons bid farewell to the venue long known as Chase Stadium.<\/p>\n Their final match at the venue came on March 18 during the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup<\/a>\u00a0against Nashville SC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Inter Miami will maintain permanent training facilities at the Fort Lauderdale site for their senior team, MLS NEXT Pro<\/a> side and academy.<\/p>\n1. Beckham’s Miami project<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
2. Inter Miami founded<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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3. Fort Lauderdale home<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
4. Miami Stadium approval<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n