D.C. United Moves Match to M&T Bank Stadium for Messi Debut

The March 7 match against Inter Miami will be a regional 'BMORE United Day' event.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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D.C. United announced that its March 7 match against Inter Miami and Lionel Messi will be played at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore instead of the team's usual Audi Field. The move to the larger 71,000-seat stadium will allow more fans from the Baltimore-Washington region to attend the highly anticipated matchup featuring Messi's MLS debut.

Why it matters

Messi's arrival in MLS has generated immense interest and excitement, turning Inter Miami into a must-see attraction. By moving the match to the larger M&T Bank Stadium, D.C. United can capitalize on 'Messi Mania' and strengthen its regional fan base beyond just Washington, D.C.

The details

D.C. United is dubbing the March 7 event as 'BMORE United Day,' signaling the club's effort to expand its presence across Maryland and build connections with supporters outside the District. The larger stadium should create a big-game atmosphere befitting the hype surrounding Messi's MLS debut.

  • The match will be played on March 7, 2026.

The players

Lionel Messi

An Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Inter Miami CF.

D.C. United

A professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. that competes in Major League Soccer.

Inter Miami CF

A professional soccer club based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that competes in Major League Soccer.

M&T Bank Stadium

A multi-purpose stadium in Baltimore, Maryland that is the home of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens.

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What’s next

D.C. United will need to coordinate with the Baltimore Ravens and M&T Bank Stadium to ensure a smooth event on March 7.

The takeaway

This move by D.C. United demonstrates the immense drawing power of Lionel Messi and the club's desire to expand its regional fan base beyond just the nation's capital. The 'BMORE United Day' event could become a major regional soccer spectacle.