This 2025 has been an all around success for Inter Miami CF, with the Club excelling on the pitch, as well as experiencing substantial growth off the pitch through its various projects and initiatives away from the field of play.
Let’s dive into the Top Chase Stadium Moments, Community Moments, and Lifestyle/Celebrity Moments for Inter Miami this past year.
Top Chase Stadium Moments
MLS Cup Champions
Inter Miami closed out the year in epic fashion, defeating Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3-1 with the support of its loyal and passionate fan base to win the Club’s first MLS Cup presented by Audi in what was Chase Stadium’s final evening hosting an MLS fixture.
International Friendlies
Chase Stadium’s electric atmosphere proved once again that the Inter Miami CF facilities are a top spot for international fútbol after hosting numerous international friendlies throughout the year.
These thrilling games were highlighted by a showdown between São Paulo and Flamengo, the USMNT and Venezuela, Argentina claiming a victory against Puerto Rico in October, Colombia defeating New Zealand in front of a full house in November, and the USWNT closing out the year with a win over UEFA Women’s Euro semifinalist Italy. Additionally, Inter Miami’s world class Florida Blue Training Center served as base camp for Borussia Dortmund as they prepared to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup.
International Competitions
2025 saw Chase Stadium be the stage of top level international competitions once again, with Inter Miami reaching the semifinals of the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup and the Final of the 2025 Leagues Cup. All together, Inter Miami played eight home matches across both competitions.
Top-Level Youth Competitions
Chase Stadium was also the stage for the inaugural editions of two top-level youth competitions: Dreams Cup hosted by the Inter Miami CF Academy, which included a successful Opening Ceremony with over 10,000 fans in attendance, and Messi Cup featuring the best academies in the world.
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Chase Stadium Tours
For the first time ever, fans had the opportunity to step inside the home of Inter Miami and experience it like never before. Starting in September, Chase Stadium opened its doors for exclusive behind-the-scenes tours, giving supporters an all-access pass to the Club’s first-ever home, as the Club looks forward to moving to its new home stadium at Miami Freedom Park in 2026.
Fan Turnout
South Florida showed up with unwavering support and passion for Inter Miami all season long. La Familia once again turned Chase Stadium into a fortress for Inter Miami in the venue’s sixth and final season as the Club’s home ground ahead of the scheduled move to Miami Freedom Park for the upcoming 2026 season.
Top Community Moments
International Youth Clinics, Granting Wishes With Unicef and Make-A-Wish Initiative
Inter Miami achieved a historic milestone for the Club this year, as it teamed up with Main Partner Royal Caribbean to carry out its first two international clinics. First, Inter Miami visited Panama during the team’s 2025 preseason in February, followed by a visit to Jamaica in the lead up to the Club’s Second Leg Round of 16 Concacaf Champions Cup match against Cavalier FC in March.
Additionally, Inter Miami and Royal Caribbean once again brought a magical experience from ship to pitch this April during World Wish Month as the two local powerhouses together with global nonprofit Make-A-Wish granted the wishes of 23 children with critical illnesses through a lifechanging, four-day experience from April 12 to 15.
Educational Initiatives
Inter Miami CF and its Main Partner Chase celebrated on Wednesday, May 21, the second year of their Kickstart Your Goals initiative, providing specialty programming and advice for 10 selected first-time, first-generation entrepreneurs from Miami and South Florida.
Inter Miami CF and MLS also joined forces on Dec. 3, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, to give back to the local community through the 2025 MLS Cup Legacy Project ahead of this year’s MLS Cup presented by Audi. The 2025 MLS Cup Legacy Project unveiled a refurbished sensory room in partnership with KultureCity that will provide support for students from Miami’s Frances S. Tucker K-8 Center with a safe and calming space to self-regulate before returning to learning.
A Goal In Life Foundation Initiative
A Goal in Life: Leo Messi x Refik Anadol, the acclaimed digital artwork capturing the emotional essence of Leo Messi’s most meaningful goal, reached a powerful milestone — raising $1.87 million through an online auction at Christie’s New York. Proceeds from the sale benefited multiple nonprofits, including Inter Miami CF Foundation’s global partnership with UNICEF.
Created by world-renowned media artist Refik Anadol in close collaboration with global football icon Leo Messi, A Goal in Life reimagines Messi’s legendary 2009 UEFA Champions League header using cutting-edge AI, transforming memory into an immersive digital sculpture.
Environmental Initiatives
On Earth Day this year, Inter Miami and Main Partner Fracht Group joined forces for a special initiative, furthering their shared commitment to environmental and social responsibility through meaningful and lasting impact. In collaboration with The Underline Miami, a 10-mile linear park, urban trail and public art destination beneath Miami’s Metrorail, both organizations worked together to plant 15 native plants including Pigeon Plum trees, Bahama Tabebuia trees and Cocoplum shrubs along The Underline in an effort to replenish the land that we utilize each day for transportation.
In celebration of World Oceans Month in June, Inter Miami also teamed up with Main Partner Royal Caribbean for a second year to sponsor $5,000 worth of coral restoration expeditions with University of Miami’s Rescue a Reef program. This initiative included a special dive made by Inter Miami First Team Players who helped plant the restored coral in the waters of our local coast.
Local Family and Community Initiatives
Ahead of its participation in Leagues Cup, Inter Miami, League’s Cup and Lowe’s came together in July to unveil a newly renovated Feeding South Florida food distribution facility in Pembroke Park, Florida. The event highlighted the ongoing collaboration behind United Against Hunger, Leagues Cup’s social responsibility platform aimed at combating food insecurity across North America.
Inter Miami’s Special Olympics Unified Team had another great season this year with their schedule taking them international for the first time in Club history as they went on the road to face CF Montréal earlier this year. In addition to this 5-3 victory on the road, in July, Inter Miami’s very own Special Olympics Unified Team athlete, Darian Sierra and Unified Partner, Emeric Leon were called up to represent the Club at the 2025 MLS All-Star Week in Austin, Texas.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month during the month of October, Inter Miami CF and Baptist Health co-designed a limited-edition t-shirt in celebration of breast cancer patients and survivors. Donned by Inter Miami’s full First Team roster, for each shirt purchased, 100% of the proceeds were donated to the Baptist Health Foundation directly supporting Baptist’s mission to provide personal care to each patient from diagnosis to survivorship and beyond.
In November, Inter Miami paid tribute to our brave local heroes as staff and players came together to host the Club’s fifth annual Serving Those Who Serve Us luncheon initiative and For Those Who Serve fútbol tournament which took place at Inter Miami’s word-class Florida Blue Training Center.
The teams in the tournament included the United States Southern Command– Military, United States Coast Guard District 7 Units, City of Miami PD, local members of the United States Customs and Border Patrol, and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Department who were our tournament winners.
Top Lifestyle / Celebrity Moments
Kit Drops
Inter Miami unveiled three striking kits for the 2025 season. First, announcing the Fortitude Jersey secondary kit, followed by the iconic Euforia Kit pink home kit, and lastly unveiling Riptide - the Club’s bold 2025 third kit.
Trophies Amongst the Stars
Inter Miami clinched two titles at Chase Stadium this season - Eastern Conference Championship and the MLS Cup presented by Audi - with the trophies being presented on the field by world-renowned stars on both occasions. Men’s number 1 ranked tennis player Carlos Alcaraz was in charge of presenting the Eastern Conference trophy, while legendary singer Marc Anthony walked the MLS Cup onto the pitch before the Final kicked off.
Celebrities at Chase Stadium
Many celebrities were present at Chase Stadium to see Inter Miami in action throughout the season. Among them were actress and businesswoman Eva Longoria and tennis legend Serena Williams, who attended the team’s MLS Home Opener against NYCFC in February, current women’s number 1 ranked player Aryna Sabalenka who was in attendance in April, and the aforementioned Alcaraz being at the Eastern Conference Final
The Beautiful Game
The Beautiful Game celebrity match returned to Chase Stadium in July, led by Brazilian legend and magician on the ball Ronaldinho. The celebrity match displayed a star-studded line up of fútbol legends, global superstars, and entertainment icons for an unforgettable night of skill, passion and showmanship.
Art Basel Shirt, Battle of the Artists presented by Heineken
Inter Miami and Art Basel Miami Beach, two defining forces in Miami culture, teamed up in December to unveil a very limited-edition collection that merges world-class artistry with the energy and passion of fútbol. Celebrating South Florida’s vibrant culture, creative energy, and momentum, the Inter Miami CF and Art Basel Miami Beach collaboration’s centerpiece is a series of 305 limited-edition official jerseys, each individually numbered like an editioned artwork. The design honors Miami’s iconic 305 area code, featuring an Edelweiss flower that nods to the show’s Swiss origins and a Miami Beach palm tree that roots the piece in local identity.
Additionally, Inter Miami also hosted its fifth annual Battle of the Artists presented by Heineken. WYN 317 hosted six local artists who were each hand-selected to showcase their artistic talents through a friendly, hour-long competition where they were tasked to create an original art piece inspired by Inter Miami CF.
Champs Merch
As your 2025 MLS Cup Champions, Inter Miami is now offering exclusive championship merch and product offerings! Swing by the Inter Miami CF Team Store at Chase Stadium or the Inter Miami CF Team Store at Miami International Airport to secure your merch and own something special to remember our Club’s historic achievement.
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