Lionel Messi and the rest of his Inter Miami teammates were very impressed by the finish of their new home, NU Stadium, which they will inaugurate this Saturday against Austin FC in a match where the Herons should have no problem securing three points.

The match on Matchday 6 will pit the third-place team in the Eastern Conference, Inter Miami, against the eleventh-place team in the Western Conference, with the team managed by Argentine Javier Mascherano five points behind. The match is scheduled to kick off this Saturday, April 4th, at 6:30 PM Central Time (7:30 PM Eastern Time / 4:30 PM Pacific Time).

The players from the Florida team had this impression of the new stadium during their first practice before the official game, which will mark the debut of a venue designed for the enjoyment of soccer fans. Construction began in 2023, and with the arrival of the Argentine star to Major League Soccer, the stadium's construction was further enhanced.

The completion of the project was accelerated. Inter Miami will try to secure their fourth victory, allowing them to continue fighting for the top spots in this early stage of the 2026 MLS season. The team from the East Coast of the United States will seek to impose their will and inaugurate their new stadium with a win. Regarding the completion and impact of the NU Stadium project, Lionel Messi said: “The truth is, it’s spectacular to see the new stadium, our new home. It’s impressive and wonderful to be able to see it. We were eager to play there, to officially enjoy it, and the moment has arrived.” “Yes, it will be special for the club because of what it means to have a new stadium. The truth is, it’s impressive, and after such a short time, it’s incredible. It’s something to enjoy with everyone at the club and the fans. We, as players, are the first to be able to play in this new stadium, so it will be very special.”

Puerto Rican-American singer Marc Anthony will perform the United States national anthem at the pre-game show before the first official match played at NU Stadium.

Carin Leon will headline the first musical performance in June

Inter Miami's management also announced that the first musical performance at this venue, which will debut this Saturday with the Inter Miami vs. Austin FC match, will be given by Mexican singer-songwriter Carin Leon on June 28 and is expected to draw an impressive crowd.

Leon has just been selected to perform one of the songs on the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album, demonstrating the current impact of this star of regional Mexican music.