How & Where to Watch Inter Miami vs. Cruz Azul? Start Time, Live Streaming and TV Channels for Campeones Cup Final

The two clubs have met only once previously, when Messi scored a stoppage-time free kick to give Inter Miami a 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul in the 2023 Leagues Cup.

by Farah Ben Gamra

Sep 16, 2026

The two clubs have met only once previously, when Messi scored a stoppage-time free kick to give Inter Miami a 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul in the 2023 Leagues Cup.

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Inter Miami and Cruz Azul meet for the 2026 Campeones Cup, with Lionel Messi and his teammates looking to claim another trophy against the reigning Liga MX champions.

The match takes place today, Wednesday, at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT in the USA and 6:00 p.m. in Mexico).

This is a special trophy, as the Campeones Cup brings together the reigning MLS Cup champion and the reigning Liga MX champion. Inter Miami earned its place after winning the 2025 MLS Cup, and Cruz Azul qualified after defeating Toluca 3-1 in the 2026 Campeón de Campeones.

Inter Miami will have its biggest names available, including Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and Casemiro.

The two clubs have met only once previously, when Messi scored a stoppage-time free kick to give Inter Miami a 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul in the 2023 Leagues Cup.

How to Watch Inter Miami vs. Cruz Azul (TV and Streaming)

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 15: Campeones Cup Trophy is displayed during a press conference ahead of the Campeones Cup 2026 match between Inter Miami CF and Cruz Azul at Inter Miami CF Stadium on September 15, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images)