Lionel Messi has something magnetic to make history. It seems that fate, when the Argentine star was born, whispered in his ear that it would not abandon him. Both have fulfilled their deal. And on Sunday, August 31, in the final of the Leagues Cup 2025 there may be another deal closed.
The Argentine star will seek his 47th title as a professional when Inter Miami faces the Seattle Sounders in the final of this binational competition. It will be an unprecedented clash in Seattle, with epic overtones: Javier Mascherano’s team is looking for its second crown in the tournament, while the Sounders are trying to win the only international trophy they still lack.
What time does Inter Miami vs Seattle Sounders kick off in the 2025 Leagues Cup final?
And what better setting than Lumen Field for this final. A stadium with a capacity of 67,000 people that will be packed. Everyone will be there, regardless of color, to see if Messi will try to make history or if Seattle will impose the law at home
Seattle is the silent giant of the Northwest, it wants to impose its law, and it knows what is at stake: the title, glory and a direct ticket to the round of 16 of the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.
The final is scheduled for this Sunday, August 31, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington
The match will start at:
- 5:00 p.m. PT
- 8:00 p.m. BST
- 7:00 p.m. Mexico / Central America
- 9:00 p.m. Argentina
The clash between Messi and the Sounders will be broadcast live in the United States on Apple TV+ and additionally on Univision and TUDN. In Mexico, the match will also be available on Televisa.
How Inter Miami and Seattle reach the Leagues Cup final
Inter Miami arrives inspired, with a path full of drama and goals:
- Group stage: beat Atlas 2-1, drew 2-2 with Necaxa (won on penalties) and beat Pumas 3-1.
- Quarter-finals: defeated Tigres 2-1.
- In the semifinals, they came from behind to win 3-1 against Orlando City, with a brace from Messi and another goal from Venezuelan Telasco Segovia.
On the other hand, Seattle Sounders built a stronger and more dominant path:
- A crushing debut: they thrashed Cruz Azul 7-0.
- They beat Tijuana 2-1 and Santos 2-1 in the group stage.
- They drew 0-0 with Puebla in the quarter-finals and advanced on penalties.
- In the semifinals, they defeated LA Galaxy 2-0, with goals from Pedro de la Vega and Osaze De Rosario.
Messi and history: 47th title at stake
It is easy to say, it is easier to read. This is not a match, it is the opportunity to lift his 47th trophy. Gone are the 43 laurels of Dani Alves, the 38 of Gerard Pique and Andres Iniesta
Inter Miami’s captain arrives with six goals in the tournament and is once again the difference maker. Last season he already led the club to its first Leagues Cup in 2023, and now he wants to repeat the story in hostile territory.
Where to watch Inter Miami vs Seattle Sounders live
To enjoy the match live from the United States, these are the official options:
- Apple TV+ (subscription required)
- Univision
- TUDN
In Mexico, the broadcast will be available on Televisa, while in the rest of Latin America it will depend on local MLS Season Pass agreements
Seattle plays at home. Inter Miami plays for Messi. The 2025 Leagues Cup will have a champion that will go down in history: either the consolidation of a team built around the best player in history, or the definitive rise of a franchise that wants to conquer everything that resists it in CONCACAF.
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