Inter Miami CF will host Cruz Azul in the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup on Wednesday, Sept. 16, with kickoff set for 8 p.m. ET at Nu Stadium.
The annual matchup brings together the reigning MLS and LIGA MX champions, and this year’s game is the eighth edition of the competition. Inter Miami CF enters as the reigning MLS Cup champion, adding another layer of significance to a one-game title clash that will draw plenty of attention.
Kily González gets to work ahead of the match
Tuesday brought another key development for Inter Miami CF, as Cristian Kily González completed the necessary work documentation and held his first official training session as the club’s head coach. That makes the lead-up to the Champions Cup especially notable, with the new coach stepping into a high-profile match almost immediately.
For supporters, the match is also shaping up as a major event off the field. Single-match tickets remain available, while parking has already sold out in two lots. Fans who are planning to attend can still use transit options tied to the event, including Tri-Rail, with a $10 roundtrip and a $10 food and beverage credit available through the Tri-Rail Ticketing Promotion. The Miami Intermodal Center is part of the travel plan for those using that route.
Matchday details for fans
Parking information includes the Audi Black Lot, Red Lot and Yellow Lot, while Section 101 is listed among the relevant fan services details. Guest Services is also part of the matchday information provided for attendees. The match will be shown on Apple TV.
Inter Miami CF’s schedule has been busy already, coming off a 2-2 draw at home against Nashville SC in MLS regular season action on Saturday. Now the club shifts quickly to a single-match competition that offers no margin for error. Against Cruz Azul, the focus will be on how the reigning MLS Cup champion handles its first major test under González and whether it can make the most of home field in a competition that brings MLS and LIGA MX together for one night only.
