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How to Watch Messi’s Inter Miami CF vs. Atlanta United FC in the MLS Playoffs

The only way to stream the MLS playoff game for free is on Apple TV+ through their MLS Season Pass.

The MLS Cup Playoffs get started today, Friday, Oct. 25 when Lionel Messi and his top-seeded Inter Miami CF take on Atlanta United FC at 8:30 p.m. ET. The two teams met twice during the regular season, with Atlanta taking the first match 3-1 (Messi scored Miami’s only goal), and the second game ending in a 2-2 draw. Friday’s game is the first in their Round One best-of-three series with Messi making his playoff debut where he’ll look to add a 47th trophy to his bulging trophy case. Apple TV is letting viewers stream the game for free on MLS Season Pass, which you can get with a Subscription to MLS Season Pass.

How to Watch Inter Miami CF vs. Atlanta United FC MLS Playoffs

About 2024 Inter Miami CF vs. Atlanta United FC MLS Playoffs

Lionel Messi is fresh off a historic season with Inter Miami CF, leading the team to the Supporters’ Shield with a record-breaking 74 points, surpassing the previous MLS record of 73. Even with Messi missing several games due to injuries and international duties, he put up 20 goals in 19 appearances, and in true Messi style, delivered in key moments.

His impact, alongside former Barcelona teammates like Sergio Busquets, Luis Suárez, and Jordi Alba, has turned Miami into a top contender. But they’ll have to get passed powerhouses like Columbus Crew and Los Angeles FC to do it. Fans can catch all the action without blackouts exclusively on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV leading up to the MLS Cup final on Dec.7.

What Else Does MLS Season Pass Offer?

MLS Season Pass via Apple TV offers every match—including the Leagues Cup and the entire Audi MLS Cup Playoffs—with no blackouts for $13 per month. It offers both English and Spanish announcers, along with pre-match coverage, post-match analysis, highlights, player profiles, interviews, club content, match replays, live MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT matches, and more.

  • MLS Season Pass

    MLS Season Pass is a video streaming service that offers every match—including Leagues Cup and the entire Audi MLS Cup Playoffs—with no blackouts. It offers both English and Spanish announcers. MLS Season Pass also offers pre-match coverage, post-match analysis, highlights, player profiles, interviews, club content, match replays, live MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT matches, and more.

    Subscription prices are lower for Apple TV+ subscribers.


Thomas writes about sports and entertainment for The Streamable. He studied film at USC's prestigious School of Cinematic Arts and is still waiting for Connor McDavid to win a Stanley Cup.

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