Messi did not travel to Houston, per reports: Everything you need to know about Dynamo’s match against Inter Miami

BREAKING NEWS (Mar. 1, 2025 at 4:22 p.m.) – The Miami Herald reports that Lionel Messi did not travel to Houston with Inter Miami for Sunday’s match. ESPN, and Deporte Total USA have also confirmed.

Lionel Messi is not coming to Houston for the first time in MLS action, as his Inter Miami CF takes on the hometown Dynamo on Apple TV’s Sunday Night Soccer.

The 20,656-capacity Shell Energy Stadium, located on the outside edge of Downtown Houston, made supply hard to come by, with the get-in price at around $200 per person. The caveat is that other former FC Barcelona stars like Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and Luis Suárez are also expected to feature for the Florida club, making it a showcase of stars in Space City.

Whether you’ve been to a Houston Dynamo match before or if it’s your first time, here’s everything you need to know about this upcoming encounter that will go down as one of the most important in the city’s soccer history:

WHO:	Houston Dynamo FC vs. Inter Miami CF
WHEN:	Sunday, March 2 – 6:00 p.m. CT Doors: 4:00 p.m.
STREAM/TV:	MLS Season Pass on Apple TV  English: Jake Zivin, Taylor Twellman, Andrew Wiebe   Local: Glenn Davis  Spanish: Sammy Sadovnik, Diego Valeri, Michele Giannone
RADIO:	English: Sirius XM FC – Channel 157 & HoustonDynamo.com (Glenn Davis)  Spanish: TUDN Deportes Houston 93.3 FM (Daniel Mejia and Cesar Procel)

All bags and individuals are subject to visual and metal detector screening. Shell Energy Stadium encourages guest and supporters to not bring bags to the stadium and they must be 8.5in x 5.5in or smaller. Click here for a list of permitted items.

How much are tickets for Houston Dynamo vs. Inter Miami?

As of Friday, the lowest priced box office ticket was $217, including fees, in the last row of the second level. Re-sale prices begin around the same range on SeatGeek, the club’s official ticketing partner. We recommend getting your tickets there to ensure you’ll receive them in time for kickoff.

Other re-sale services like Ticketmaster and StubHub offer similar prices but are not the primary re-sale partner, meaning tickets may have to be transferred to a SeatGeek account with the same e-mail address used for purchase – a process that could be delayed if you buy last minute.

Parking and transportation to a Houston Dynamo game

The cheapest parking you will find around Shell Energy Stadium on gameday will be on nearby streets. Houston street parking is FREE on Sundays and will be in high demand, so the sooner you arrive, the better your chances to walk less.

Paid parking with standard size spaces are located at the following locations:

• Lot B and Lot C, Opens at 1 p.m. (cashless)
• Houston Dynamo HQ – 413 Bastrop St
• Avenida North Garage – 701 Avenida de las Americas
• Convention Center Lot #5 – 700 St Emanuel St

Other lots around the stadium offer paved and unpaved parking in tight spaces.

Public transportation

METRORail’s Green and Purple lines stop on the north end of the stadium at the EaDo/Stadium station. In the past, fare has been free with a ticket to the game. Fans with disabilities may take the METROLift service to the stadium by scheduling a trip through the RideMETRO App.

Ride sharing

Ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft drop off near the southwest gate on Walker and Hutchins.

Pre-game spots and tailgating near Shell Energy Stadium

There are a number of bars and restaurants around Shell Energy Stadium that will be open, including:

• Texas Tailgate (El Batallon)
• Pitch 25
• King’s (Texian Army)
• Little Woodrow’s EaDo
• Cobo’s
• Neil’s Bahr
• Brass Tacks
• Chapman & Kirby
• Rodeo Goat
• Truck Yard
• True Anomaly Brewing Company
• 8th Wonder Brewery
• J-Bar-M Barbecue

Tailgating takes place in Lot C where The Surge and Bandera Negra supporters group will hold their pre-game parties.

Has Messi visited Houston before?

The global superstar has played four official matches in the Bayou City, once with FC Barcelona and three with the Argentina men’s national team. One of those visits came last summer for the Copa America quarterfinals, where Messi and La Albiceleste trained at Shell Energy Stadium, the site of Sunday’s marquee match.

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This would be the first time Messi dons the Inter Miami kit in H-Town and the first time he suits up against the Houston Dynamo.

Where can I watch Sunday Night Soccer?

The match will be broadcast on Apple TV and is available to subscribers of Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass.

• How to watch Apple TV+, MLS Season Pass, and more

MLS Season Pass is the league’s complete package that includes every match, similar to NFL Sunday Ticket. It is also available through cable and satellite customers of Xfinity and DirecTV.

Most restaurants around the stadium will carry the game. The Phoenix on Westheimer (1915 Westheimer Rd.) will also host a watch party for those near the Montrose neighborhood.