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Inter Miami's Stadium Opener a Win for David Beckham
Even in a draw with Austin FC, the inaugural game at Nu Stadium marked a milestone for the club's co-owner.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 2:01pm
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Inter Miami's new stadium, Nu Stadium, opened with an entertaining 2-2 draw against Austin FC. While Lionel Messi scored and had a quarter of the building named after him, the night was unmistakably a triumph for Inter Miami co-owner Sir David Beckham, who has worked for over 20 years to build his own club in the United States.
Why it matters
The opening of Nu Stadium represents the culmination of Beckham's long-held dream to own and operate his own soccer club in the United States. As one of the most famous players in the world, Beckham's involvement has helped raise the profile of MLS and brought additional star power to the league.
The details
The inaugural game at Nu Stadium featured a back-and-forth match that ended in a 2-2 draw between Inter Miami and Austin FC. Lionel Messi, who recently joined Inter Miami, scored a goal and had a quarter of the new stadium named in his honor. However, the night belonged to Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham, who has worked for over 20 years to bring his vision of owning his own club in the US to fruition.
- Inter Miami's new stadium, Nu Stadium, opened on April 5, 2026.
The players
David Beckham
The co-owner of Inter Miami and a former England national team captain who has worked for over 20 years to build his own soccer club in the United States.
Lionel Messi
The Argentine soccer superstar who recently joined Inter Miami and had a quarter of the new Nu Stadium named in his honor.
Austin FC
The MLS club that played against Inter Miami in the inaugural game at Nu Stadium.
What they’re saying
“I came to America and MLS twenty years ago with a dream – to win championships, to help grow the game of soccer that I love so much, and one day, to build a club of my own.”
— David Beckham, Inter Miami Co-Owner
The takeaway
David Beckham's long-held dream of owning his own soccer club in the United States has finally come to fruition with the opening of Nu Stadium, Inter Miami's new home. While Lionel Messi's presence added star power, this was unmistakably Beckham's night, capping off over two decades of work to build his own club in MLS.
