MATCH PREVIEW: Inter Miami CF in Search of Continuing Winning Start in Leagues Cup 2026

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Inter Miami CF continues its Leagues Cup 2026 campaign this Saturday, Aug. 8, with the team set to host LIGA MX side CF Monterrey for the team's second Phase One match. Kick off at Nu Stadium is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.

Leagues Cup 2026 Tickets

Secure your single-match tickets for our second Leagues Cup 2026 game HERE.

Nu Stadium Public Transportation Options and Incentive

Transportation

Take public transportation to matches and enjoy a $10 food & beverage credit; plus multiple easy ways to arrive are available. All the information fans need to know about public transportation is broken down HERE.

Make sure to check the websites of the respective public transportation services before planning your visits, as schedules and routes might have changed.

Nu Stadium Single-Match Parking Passes

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Parking at Nu Stadium

Secure your single-match parking passes HERE! Parking lots will open at 4 p.m. ET.

PLEASE NOTE: Single-match parking passes are only available on the Yellow Lot, as parking in the Audi Black Lot and the Red Lot is sold out. Fans who plan to park on-site must purchase a parking pass in advance. Due to high demand, parking is expected to sell out, and on-site purchases will not be available on matchday. This policy is in place to ensure a smooth and efficient arrival experience for all guests.

Routes to Nu Stadium

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Plan your route and arrive early, with parking lots opening at 4 p.m. ET. All information about driving directions and ridesharing options to Nu Stadium is available HERE.

Clear Bag Policy

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To provide a safer environment for the public and to expedite guest entry into the stadium, Nu Stadium policy limits and restricts the size and type of bags that are permitted into the stadium during any events taking place. We encourage guests NOT to bring any bags, however, the following will be permitted after proper screening:

  • One bag that is clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” 12” or a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziplock bag or similar).
  • Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand (no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”), with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium along with one of the clear bag options.
  • Any medically necessary items must be pre-approved by Stadium management. Please contact guestservices@intermiamicf.com to be considered for approval. All items will be subject to proper inspection at entry gate.
  • Diapers and wipes can be carried in a clear bag. Each member of a family including children will be able to carry an approved clear bag, providing ample storage capacity.

Consult Nu Stadium's complete Clear Bag Policy HERE.

Where to Watch

Fans in over 100 countries and regions will be able to watch all Leagues Cup matches on Apple TV.

Inter Miami CF's Leagues Cup 2026 Opener 

Inter Miami got its 2026 Leagues Cup campaign underway in winning fashion with a 4-2 victory over Liga MX side Atlético de San Luis on Wednesday night at Nu Stadium. Captain Leo Messi led the way with a brace, while Telasco Segovia and Micael also found the back of the net to secure all three points in the Club's opening Phase One fixture.

Leagues Cup 2026

The fourth edition of the tournament is set to kick off on August 4, 2026, and conclude with the Leagues Cup 2026 Final on September 6.

Sanctioned by Concacaf, Leagues Cup 2026 will once again feature 36 clubs total, including all 18 LIGA MX teams and 18 qualifying MLS clubs, competing in a fully interleague format that showcases the best of both leagues. As in 2025, the top nine teams from each MLS conference (Eastern Conference and Western Conference) that qualified for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs in the prior season earned entry into the tournament.

In addition, Leagues Cup 2026 will award three qualification spots to the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup. The champion, runner-up, and third-place finisher will qualify, with the tournament champion earning a direct place in the Round of 16. The Concacaf Champions Cup serves as the pathway to FIFA international club competitions, providing clubs the opportunity to represent Concacaf on the global stage.

Read everything about you need to know about Leagues Cup 2026 HERE.

Inter Miami CF’s History in Leagues Cup Action

Inter Miami reached the final in two of its first two Leagues Cup campaigns, epically lifting the cup in the inaugural edition in 2023 as the world tuned in to witness captain Leo Messi’s first matches for our Club following his arrival that summer. The title marked the conquest of a historic first title for Inter Miami.

Previously Against CF Monterrey

Saturday's match will be the third between the sides in Club history. Both previous encounters came in the Quarterfinals of the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup, with Monterrey claiming victories on in both fixtures.

Scouting CF Monterrey

Monterrey visits Nu Stadium after falling 2-1 against Orlando CIty SC in their first match in Phase One. Hugo Cuypers got onto the scoresheet for Rayados in the match.