Inter Miami Hosts Sporting Kansas City in Champions Cup Showdown

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Inter Miami CF will host Sporting Kansas City on Tuesday, Feb. 25, in a crucial second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup Round One. The match at Chase Stadium is set to kick off at 8 p.m. ET, with Inter Miami holding a narrow one-goal lead from the first leg.

Inter Miami enters the match after a thrilling 2-2 draw against NYCFC in their 2025 MLS home opener. Defender Tomás Avilés and MLS debutant Telasco Segovia scored in that contest, with captain Lionel Messi contributing two assists.

The team’s recent performance aligns with their momentum from the first leg, where they secured a 1-0 victory at Children’s Mercy Park, thanks to a decisive goal from Messi. This places Inter Miami in a favorable position, needing just a draw to advance to the Round of 16.

In the event that both matches end with an equal aggregate score, the away goals rule will serve as the first tiebreaker. Thus, a draw of any scoreline would suffice for Inter Miami to progress. However, if Sporting Kansas City manages to win 1-0, the match would go into extra time, and any win by Kansas City with at least two goals would eliminate Miami from the tournament.

Fans attending the match will have the chance to see the Concacaf Champions Cup trophy and the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 trophy at Chase Stadium’s Northwest Club. Ticketed fans can take photos with the coveted trophies before the game.

Those unable to attend in person can watch the match live on FS2 in English and ViX+ in Spanish or on Concacaf’s YouTube channel.

Sporting Kansas City will look to overcome their recent struggles after suffering a setback, losing 1-0 against Austin FC in their first game of the 2025 MLS regular season. The team, coached by Peter Vermes, is in search of a crucial win to advance in the tournament.

Inter Miami’s path to the Round of 16 could lead them against Cavalier S.C. from the Jamaican Premier League if they secure a win on Tuesday. With the stakes high and the crowd expected to be electric, this match promises to be an exciting chapter in the Concacaf Champions Cup.