Inter Miami makes the trip to TQL Stadium on Wednesday for a high-stakes Eastern Conference clash against FC Cincinnati—one of the most buzzed-about matchups on the MLS schedule.
The Herons arrive brimming with momentum, riding a five-game winning streak in league play. Their latest triumph came in a gritty 2-1 road win over Nashville, where Lionel Messi continued to rewrite the MLS record books with yet another decisive brace, extending his MLS-record streak of multigoal games to five.
Since returning from Club World Cup duties, manager Javier Mascherano has his squad firing on all cylinders. Miami has collected 16 of a possible 18 points over their last six matches and now sits just five points adrift of first-place Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference.
For the first time since their 2023 postseason run, FC Cincinnati relinquished the Ohio soccer crown in a fiery edition of the Hell is Real Derby.
Despite racing out to an early two-goal lead on Saturday night, the Orange and Blue couldn’t hold off a relentless second-half surge from rivals Columbus Crew SC, ultimately falling 4–2 in front of a raucous crowd. The loss snapped a two-game derby draw streak and marked Cincinnati’s first regular-season defeat to their in-state foes since 2023.
Here's everything you need to know about FC Cincinnati vs. Inter Miami, including TV channel and streaming options for their MLS clash.
Where to watch FC Cincinnati vs. Inter Miami MLS: Live stream, TV channel
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: Apple TV
This match is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on Apple TV, with the MLS Season Pass.
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FC Cincinnati vs. Inter Miami MLS start time
- Date: Wednesday, July 16
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
FC Cincinnati vs. Inter Miami clash will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 16 from the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
FC Cincinnati's schedule 2025
Here are FC Cincinnati's next five games for the 2025 MLS season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 16 | vs. Inter Miami | 7:30 p.m. |
| Jul. 19 | at Real Salt Lake | 9:30 p.m. |
| Jul. 26 | at Inter Miami | 7:15 p.m. |
| Aug. 10 | vs. Charlotte | 6:00 p.m. |
| Aug. 16 | at Portland Thorns | 10:30 p.m. |
Inter Miami's schedule 2025
Here are Inter Miami's next five games of the 2025 MLS season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 16 | at FC Cincinnati | 7:30 p.m. |
| Jul. 19 | at NY Red Bulls | 7:30 p.m. |
| Jul. 26 | vs. FC Cincinnati | 7:00 p.m. |
| Aug. 10 | at Orlando City | 8:00 p.m. |
| Aug. 16 | vs. LA Galaxy | 7:30 p.m. |