Overview
- Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will play the Columbus Crew on Saturday, April 19, at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, marking Messi's first visit to the city.
- Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET, and the match will be broadcast exclusively on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV+.
- The match is being held in Cleveland due to shared ownership of the Columbus Crew and Cleveland Browns by Jimmy and Dee Haslam, allowing for a larger venue.
- Cleveland has implemented Browns-style traffic and parking restrictions, including street closures and designated lot openings, to manage the influx of fans.
- In their last meeting in October 2024, Messi scored twice to lead Inter Miami to a 3-2 victory over the Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus.