Inter Miami will square off with New York City FC in the 2025 MLS conference finals. Here’s everything you need to know about when and where it happens, plus the best ways to watch it live in the USA.

Preview of the MLS Eastern Conference final between Inter Miami and New York City. Get team news, how to watch, and see if Messi's team can reach the MLS Cup.

Tadeo Allende scored a hat trick to reach eight goals in the MLS Cup Playoffs and tie a league record, Lionel Messi contributed his seventh assist and Inter Miami routed visiting New York City FC 5-1 in Saturday night's Eastern Conference Final in Fort Lauderdale,

Ahead of the 2026 season, Lionel Messi could end up receiving a major squad blow as an Inter Miami star raised uncertainty on his contract: "A lot of things can happen."

The MLS is down to four teams, and in the Eastern Conference Final, Inter Miami will play at home at Chase Stadium against New York City FC.

Mateo Silvetti has changed the dynamic for Inter Miami throughout the MLS Cup playoffs with his vertical runs and unpredictability alongside Lionel Messi.