How to watch Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union on Apple TV
Inter Miami CF visits Philadelphia Union on Wednesday, August 19 at Subaru Park, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET. The MLS Matchday 20 inter miami philadelphia match streams live worldwide on Apple TV. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. ET as the Union bring a four-game winning streak into a showdown with Eastern Conference second-place Miami.
Key Takeaways
- Watch live on Apple TV; kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania.
- Philadelphia rides a four-game MLS winning streak; Inter Miami seeks a bounce-back after a 4-1 loss at Nashville.
- 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan could face Lionel Messi at home for the first time; the Union have never beaten Miami with Messi on the field.
- Near-capacity crowd expected; secondary-market tickets were roughly triple usual prices ahead of kickoff.
- Gates open at 5:30 p.m. ET; parking lots open at 2:30 p.m. ET with passes available online.
Where can you watch Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union?
Fans can stream the full match on Apple TV, the exclusive MLS broadcast partner. There is no separate national linear TV listing in club materials; Apple TV is the worldwide option for this midweek fixture.
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What time does the Inter Miami Philadelphia match start?
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 19, per the Philadelphia Union. It is MLS Matchday 20. All stadium gates open at 5:30 p.m. ET, Subaru Plaza opens at 5:30 p.m., and the Union Shop opens at 5 p.m.
Parking lots open at 2:30 p.m. ET. The Union encourages fans to buy parking passes online in advance because availability is limited.
Why is this matchup drawing so much attention?
Inter Miami (11-3-5, 38 points) sit second in the Eastern Conference. Lionel Messi leads the Herons with 12 goals and is tied for the team lead with eight assists. Philadelphia (5-10-4, 19 points) are 13th but arrive on a four-game winning run, five points from the final playoff spot.
Cavan Sullivan may host Messi at Subaru Park for the first time. The Union have never beaten Miami with Messi playing (0-4-1). Inter Miami are unbeaten in six straight against Philadelphia, including a 6-4 comeback win in May. Miami also come off a 4-1 road loss to Nashville.
What should fans know before arriving at Subaru Park?
Expect a near-capacity crowd with standing-room-only tickets remaining, and secondary-market prices roughly triple a typical Union match, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. River End sections 134-140 do not allow Inter Miami colors.
Pre-match drives include an earthquake relief collection at the U-Serve tent and a back-to-school supplies drive at the WSFS Bank tent on Subaru Plaza. New food options include Snake Bites, DOOP Express, and TRE Market.