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Seattle Sounders vs. Inter Miami Set for Leagues Cup Final Tonight at Lumen Field

The title carries a direct 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup round-of-16 berth for the winner.

Overview

  • Kickoff is tonight in Seattle with streaming on Apple TV via MLS Season Pass.
  • The top three finishers qualify for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, with the champion advancing straight to the round of 16.
  • Lionel Messi returned from a muscle injury to score twice in the semifinal win over Orlando City as Inter Miami pursues a second Leagues Cup, while Seattle seeks its first.
  • Seattle opened the stadium’s upper bowl and sold more than 50,000 tickets, giving the hosts a sizable home crowd at Lumen Field.
  • Costa Rican Juan Gabriel Calderón will referee the final, and pop artist Mario Bautista will perform the tournament anthem live.