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Messi Meets the MLS Cup: Inter Miami Ready to Face Vancouver Whitecaps in 2025 Final

5 December 2025

Messi Meets the MLS Cup: Inter Miami Ready to Face Vancouver Whitecaps in 2025 Final
Inter Miami eyes MLS Cup glory at Chase Stadium.

Inter Miami will welcome the Vancouver Whitecaps to Chase Stadium on Saturday for the 2025 MLS Cup final. With Lionel Messi spearheading Miami’s attack, the club is chasing its first MLS title after clinching the Eastern Conference by beating NYCFC. Vancouver, who knocked Inter Miami out of the CONCACAF Champions League, will look to turn the tables and claim the domestic crown.

No Arabic-language broadcaster currently holds rights to MLS in the region, but fans can watch the live final via Apple TV+. Inter Miami and Vancouver fans around the world can tune in through Apple TV+ on supported devices.

Broadcasting details for MLS Cup 2025

The final will be shown via Apple TV+ as the primary platform for viewers outside traditional Arabic broadcasts. This is the recommended route for fans seeking high-quality coverage and on-demand options after the whistle.

Online viewing and how to watch

To catch the action online, Apple TV+ is the path forward. There are no Arabic-language rights holders announced for this match, so streaming through Apple TV+ remains the official route for MOst fans. It’s the kind of game that makes you wish your coffee could also score goals.

When and where is the match?

The final takes place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Chase Stadium with kickoff at 22:30 Saudi time (23:30 UAE). Inter Miami, led by Messi, will aim to lift the MLS Cup for the first time, while Vancouver looks to spoil the party and claim the domestic crown. The match will feature Miami’s star power against Vancouver’s disciplined defense, making for a classic final moment under the lights.

The matchup is set to unfold with Miami wearing their familiar colors and Vancouver aiming to upset the hosts on a big stage. If Messi scores, the scoreboard may need sunglasses for the shine. If Vancouver pulls off the upset, the Whitecaps will have earned a moment of MLS history and a story to tell at the team bus stop for years to come.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch the MLS Cup Final 2025?

Apple TV+ is the primary online platform for viewing the final; no Arabic-language broadcasters are listed for this match.

When and where is the final played?

Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Chase Stadium, with kickoff at 22:30 Saudi time (23:30 UAE).

Who are the teams in the final?

Inter Miami and Vancouver Whitecaps head to the final, with Messi leading Miami.

Who is the author of this preview?

Musab Salah wrote this preview.