MLS Cup Playoffs Round One: How to watch Lionel Messi and Inter Miami play Atlanta United tonight

The match

Atlanta United will host Inter Miami CF in the first round of the 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, October 18th. The match will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET. This is the first time that these two teams have met in the MLS Cup Playoffs. Atlanta United is the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, while Inter Miami is the No. 5 seed. Atlanta United won the MLS Cup in 2018 and has been a regular contender in the playoffs in recent years. Inter Miami is making its first appearance in the playoffs since joining the league in 2020.

How to watch

The match will be televised on ESPN and ESPN Deportes. It will also be streamed live on ESPN+ and the MLSsoccer.com website.

Tickets

Tickets for the match are available on the Atlanta United website.

Preview

Atlanta United is the favorite to win the match. The Five Stripes have a better record than Inter Miami this season and have more experience in the playoffs. However, Inter Miami is a dangerous team. The Herons have several talented players, including Gonzalo Higuain, Alejandro Pozuelo, and Blaise Matuidi. This is a must-win game for both teams. The winner will advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals, while the loser will see their season come to an end.