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.