Lionel Messi and Inter Miami Head to Cincinnati: How to Watch for Free

By Liz Kocan Twitter @lizburrito
Published Aug. 23, 2023, 1:00 p.m. ET

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Ever since Lionel Messi joined Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami club back in July, U.S. soccer has gotten a burst of excitement; the Argentine superstar has dominated on the field and has helped sell out stadiums in his first month stateside.

Lately, the only way to watch Messi and Inter Miami has been with an Apple TV+ MLS Season Pass, which is available through the Apple TV app for $14.99 per month, or $49 for the rest of the season. (Apple TV users who are already subscribed can get the MLS Season Pass for $12.99 per month or $39 for the rest of the season.)

Fresh off their Leagues Cup win last Saturday, Miami will be facing off against FC Cincinnati at Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Semifinal tonight (Aug. 23).

Since the US Open Cup is not part of regular season play, fans can watch the game without a subscription to the MLS Season Pass. Here’s where to find it:

What time will Inter Miami Vs. FC Cincinnati be on tonight?

Kickoff for tonight’s US Open Cup Semifinal between Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati will air at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

Where to watch Lionel Messi and Inter Miami Vs. FC Cincinnati:

You can find the game, as well as pre- and post-game coverage on the CBS Sports Golazo Network. The English-language network which is available for free on Pluto TV, the CBS Sports App, CBSSports.com and through Paramount+. The game will also be available in Spanish on Peacock and Telemundo. You will not actually be able to watch the game with Apple TV+’s MLS Season Pass tonight.

And for even more US Open Cup action, you can stay tuned to watch the Houston Dynamo host Real Salt Lake when that game kicks off at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT.