Inter Miami CF will continue to play at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, through the 2025 Major League Soccer season, with the new venue Miami Freedom Park now targeting 2026 as its debut year. The club had initially planned for the new stadium to be ready for the 2025 campaign but has confirmed that the upcoming season will be the final one in Fort Lauderdale.
Fans were informed of this change through emails regarding season-ticket membership renewal and waitlist. The club assured season ticket holders who choose to renew their membership priority access to the inaugural season at Miami Freedom Park.
Some fans expressed dissatisfaction with a second price increase in season tickets since the arrival of Argentine star Lionel Messi in 2023, as well as the delay in the completion of the new stadium. Several fans took to social media to announce their decision not to renew their membership due to financial reasons or a perceived lack of atmosphere at Chase Stadium.
One season ticket holder mentioned that the 2025 season was heavily promoted as the year the team would move to Miami Freedom Park, which was a key benefit of purchasing season tickets. However, due to significant price hikes and other factors, they have opted not to renew their membership this year.
With the target move to Miami Freedom Park set for 2026, there is uncertainty surrounding Messi's future at the club. His current contract with Inter Miami CF expires at the end of 2025, and it is unclear whether he will extend his stay in South Florida.
Construction on the 25,000-seat Miami Freedom Park commenced in August 2023, signaling progress towards the club's future home. As Inter Miami CF prepares for its final season at Chase Stadium, fans eagerly anticipate the transition to the new venue in Miami for the 2026 MLS season.
