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MLS Jornada 28 Previews Highlight Messi Start and Apple TV Coverage

Saturday's results will shape late-season playoff positions, with reported lineup choices likely to drive demand for the MLS Season Pass.

Overview

  • Broad preview packages published by Bolavip list probable lineups for the full MLS jornada 28 slate of games scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026.
  • Apple TV's MLS Season Pass is listed as the region-wide streaming home for the entire round, making subscription access the primary way to watch most matches.
  • LA NACION reports Lionel Messi is included in Inter Miami's starting XI for the club's October 10 match versus D.C. United, an update that organizers and broadcasters say could raise viewership.
  • Standings context published in the previews show Nashville SC leading with 60 points after 27 matches while Inter Miami sits on 46 points and Chicago Fire has 45, raising the stakes for teams fighting for playoff positioning.
  • Outlets note that the published lineups are 'probables' and may change before kickoff, and Messi's reported start could affect both Inter Miami's on-field plans and near-term streaming interest for fans who must subscribe to Apple TV to watch.