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Inter Miami Defends the Title — MLS Cup Playoffs Begin November 21 at Nu Stadium

The reigning MLS Cup champions open their 2026 playoff run at Nu Stadium on November 21 against Columbus Crew in a best-of-3 first-round series. Tickets are on sale now.

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Inter Miami Defends the Title — MLS Cup Playoffs Begin November 21 at Nu Stadium
Inter Miami Defends the Title — MLS Cup Playoffs Begin November 21 at Nu Stadium

Inter Miami CF opens its 2026 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs campaign at Nu Stadium on Saturday, November 21 against Columbus Crew — a best-of-3 first-round series with the reigning MLS Cup champions looking to go back-to-back. Game 1 kicks off at 6 p.m. ET, presented by Nu.

By Premier Guide Miami · November 10, 2026 · Nu Stadium, Fort Lauderdale

The Series Schedule

Game 1: Saturday, November 21 at 6 p.m. ET at Nu Stadium, Fort Lauderdale. Game 2: Friday, November 27 at 8 p.m. ET at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, Ohio. Game 3 (if needed): Tuesday, December 1 or Wednesday, December 2 at Nu Stadium, kick-off time TBD. Every match of the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs airs on Apple TV in more than 100 countries, with no blackouts.

Tickets and Premium Seating

Tickets for Game 1 and Game 3 (if applicable) are on sale now at intermiamicf.com. Nightly Suite Rentals and Premium Seating are available in extremely limited quantities — contact the club directly for availability. Season Ticket Members received playoff access at a discounted rate via their representatives.

The Road to MLS Cup

The full 2026 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs bracket: Wild Card Matches on November 18; Round One Best-of-3 Series through December 2; Conference Semifinals December 5–6; Conference Finals December 11–12; MLS Cup presented by Audi on Friday, December 18. MLS Cup will air on FOX and FOX Deportes in the U.S.

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Inter Miami CF vs. Columbus Crew. Nu Stadium, 1350 NW 55th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Game 1: Saturday, November 21, 6 p.m. ET. Tickets: intermiamicf.com. Photo courtesy of Inter Miami CF.

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