Baltimore Declares 'BMore United Day' Ahead of D.C. United vs. Inter Miami Match

Mayor Brandon Scott and D.C. United CEO Jason Levien announce plans to grow soccer in the city.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has declared March 7 as 'BMore United Day' as D.C. United takes on Lionel Messi and Inter Miami at M&T Bank Stadium next month. Scott and D.C. United CEO Jason Levien spoke at an event at the Port Discovery Children's Museum, highlighting Baltimore's passion for soccer and plans to expand the sport's presence in the city.

Why it matters

The D.C. United vs. Inter Miami match at M&T Bank Stadium represents a major opportunity to showcase Baltimore's love of soccer and attract new fans to the sport. The city's 'BMore United Day' declaration and partnership with D.C. United signal a commitment to growing the game locally.

The details

At the event, Mayor Scott said Baltimore is not only a football and baseball town, but also a soccer town, and that the city is 'proud to welcome D.C. United and professional soccer' next month. Levien discussed plans to partner with former NBA star Carmelo Anthony to build a new stadium for a Major League Soccer Next Pro team in Baltimore, as part of efforts to bring women's, professional, and development soccer to the city.

  • The D.C. United vs. Inter Miami match will take place on March 7, 2026.
  • Mayor Scott declared March 7 as 'BMore United Day' on February 12, 2026.

The players

Brandon Scott

The Mayor of Baltimore who declared March 7 as 'BMore United Day' to welcome D.C. United and professional soccer to the city.

Jason Levien

The CEO and Co-Chairman of D.C. United who discussed plans to partner with Carmelo Anthony to bring more professional and development soccer to Baltimore.

Carmelo Anthony

The former NBA star who is partnering with D.C. United to build a new stadium for a Major League Soccer Next Pro team in Baltimore.

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What they’re saying

“We're a soccer town and Baltimore's a city that knows how to rise together. We are proud to welcome D.C. United and professional soccer here next month.”

— Brandon Scott, Mayor of Baltimore (wbal.com)

“We started this several years ago talking about how we can bring women's soccer, professional soccer, men's professional soccer, our development and academy, a community center all to Baltimore. Looking at sites, evaluating them, figuring out what's the right location to do this.”

— Jason Levien, CEO and Co-Chairman of D.C. United (wbal.com)

What’s next

The D.C. United vs. Inter Miami match at M&T Bank Stadium is scheduled for March 7, 2026, where Baltimore will celebrate 'BMore United Day'.

The takeaway

Baltimore's declaration of 'BMore United Day' and its partnership with D.C. United to bring more professional and development soccer to the city demonstrates the community's passion for the sport and its commitment to growing the game locally. This represents an exciting opportunity to engage new soccer fans and cement Baltimore's status as a true sports town.