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Red Bull New York vs. Inter Miami CF: October 24 Kickoff, Venue and Match Preview
Red Bull New York vs. Inter Miami CF: October 24 Kickoff, Venue and Match Preview
Red Bull New York host Inter Miami CF on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. EDT (UTC−04:00) at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. That is 21:30 UTC on October 24. The fixture is part of the 2026 MLS regular season, with Apple TV carrying the match. Both clubs and the official MLS match center confirm the date, stadium, and updated kickoff.
Red Bull New York vs. Inter Miami CF: Match details
Fixture: Red Bull New York vs. Inter Miami CF
Competition: Major League Soccer, 2026 regular season
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Kickoff in Harrison, New Jersey: 5:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−04:00)
UTC kickoff: Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 21:30 UTC
Venue: Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey, United States
Streaming: Apple TV, with English- and Spanish-language coverage announced by the hosts
Important schedule change: The original 4:30 p.m. Eastern kickoff has been pushed back one hour. Inter Miami confirmed the change in its Inter Miami kickoff-time announcement. Fans using an early printed schedule or an older ticket reminder should use the revised 5:30 p.m. EDT start.
Two teams in red-and-white and pink kits compete under stadium floodlights, reflecting the matchup's contrasting club colors.
What is the latest team news?
In its official pregame Red Bull New York match preview, New York listed a 10-14-6 record and 36 points, compared with 15-5-10 and 55 points for Inter Miami. These are the records published in the clubs' match preview, not predictions about where either side will finish the season. Miami's stronger points total establishes the visitors as the higher-placed side in this comparison, while New York has home-field advantage in Harrison.
The Red Bulls' recent form gives them reasons to seek a response: New York's preview states the team went 2-3-0 over its previous five matches. Its home meeting with Toronto FC on October 17 ended in a 2-0 defeat, making this a chance to rebound before the final stretch of the regular season.
New York's attacking talking points include Jorge Ruvalcaba, who scored against Inter Miami in the teams' previous meeting, and young midfielder Adri Mehmeti. According to the club, Mehmeti scored his first MLS goal against Miami on April 11 and had supplied six assists during the season as a 17-year-old. The Red Bulls also highlighted goalkeeper Ethan Horvath, who had made 103 saves on the season by the time of the preview.
Inter Miami enters with plenty of attacking quality. The official MLS match center lists Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Rodrigo De Paul and Germán Berterame among Miami's notable season contributors. Those player statistics describe the season to date; they do not confirm who will start on October 24. Miami's earlier Inter Miami team update also reported that the club had secured a place in the 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs after beating New York City FC 2-0 on October 14.
How did the teams fare in their previous meeting?
On April 11, 2026, New York and Miami drew 2-2 at Nu Stadium. Ruvalcaba and Mehmeti scored for the Red Bulls, while Julian Hall assisted both New York goals, according to the club's April 11 match recap. That draw is relevant because it showed New York could create chances against Miami even away from home.
The latest Red Bulls preview calls the October 24 contest the 14th regular-season meeting between the clubs and gives their historical MLS regular-season series as 6 wins each and 1 draw entering the match. The matchup is therefore even on that measure, despite the sizeable gap between their current 2026 points totals.
Key matchups to watch
New York's young attackers against Miami's possession game
For New York, the key question is how efficiently its forwards can turn recoveries and transitions into chances. Ruvalcaba's ability to find space and Hall's involvement in the April draw offer concrete examples of how the Red Bulls have previously threatened Miami. The hosts cannot rely on reputation alone: creating high-quality attempts will matter against a visiting side with more goals scored across the season.
Miami's creators against New York's defensive organization
MLS season figures show Miami averaging more possession and shots than New York in the competition's pre-match comparison. Messi and De Paul are prominent creative names in the statistical leaders, while Suárez and Berterame provide additional scoring outlets. That makes compact defending and limiting central passing lanes important tactical considerations for the Red Bulls. These are matchup factors rather than a confirmed formation or lineup.
How to watch or follow the match
The Red Bulls confirm Apple TV coverage in English and Spanish from 5:30 p.m. EDT (UTC−04:00). Their English-language Red Bulls Radio pregame show is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. EDT (UTC−04:00), or 21:00 UTC, through the club's app and official Red Bulls site. Check the broadcaster or team site close to kickoff for the current stream listing and any late changes.
Fans attending in person should make sure their travel plans point to Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, rather than a stadium in New York City or South Florida. Stadium access details and ticket availability should be checked through official club channels; this preview does not establish that tickets remain available or that a particular entry gate or parking arrangement is guaranteed.
What happens after October 24?
The match falls in the closing weeks of the regular-season schedule. New York's official preview lists its next game as a road fixture against New England Revolution on Wednesday, October 28, at Gillette Stadium. MLS lists Inter Miami's next fixture as a home game against FC Cincinnati on October 28. Those games make this meeting part of an active late-season run for both teams rather than their final scheduled outing.
Bottom line: Red Bull New York vs. Inter Miami CF kicks off on October 24 at 5:30 p.m. EDT (21:30 UTC) in Harrison. The confirmed venue, revised time and Apple TV coverage are the essential details for fans; watch for official starting lineups and availability reports nearer kickoff.