Rapids Move Inter Miami Visit With Lionel Messi to Denver’s Empower Field on April 18, 2026
The club is using the NFL venue to mark its 30th year with a larger-capacity showcase.
Overview
- The match is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. MT at Empower Field at Mile High.
- Single-game tickets go on sale January 15, with season-ticket members guaranteed access, according to the team.
- The Rapids are shifting from their usual home at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park to commemorate their inaugural 1996 match at the old Mile High Stadium.
- April’s meeting would be Messi’s first appearance against the Rapids in Colorado after a 2-2 draw in Florida in 2024, though CPR notes his participation is not guaranteed.
- Empower Field will also host Denver Summit’s inaugural NWSL match on March 28, 2026, with Peyton Manning among the team’s minority owners.