How to watch today's DC United vs Inter Miami MLS game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Fresh off their Leagues Cup triumph over Tigres, Inter Miami shift focus back to MLS action with a trip to Audi Field on Saturday night, where they'll face a struggling DC United side desperate to stop the bleeding. 

The hosts find themselves rooted to the bottom of the Eastern Conference with just seven games left in the regular season, while Miami remain right in the hunt for the top spot out West. Javier Mascherano's men took another stride toward defending their Leagues Cup crown in midweek, edging Tigres 2-1 to book a place in an all-MLS semi-final.

DC, meanwhile, entered 2025 with renewed optimism after narrowly missing the playoffs on goal difference last year and even kicked off this campaign with a four-game unbeaten run. But that early promise quickly unraveled. A 5-2 collapse to Nashville in June, after leading by two goals, spelled the end for Troy Lesesne, with Kevin Flanagan stepping in on an interim basis.

Unfortunately, Flanagan's spell brought little change, as the club sank into a seven-match losing skid. Enter Rene Weiler, the man tasked with steadying the ship. The Swiss coach has already halted the slide with a 1-1 draw against Montreal, snapping an eight-game losing streak. His next challenge? Delivering DC's first victory since June 1.

Witness the drama unfold as DC United meets Inter Miami in a thrilling MLS showdown. For those looking to engage on multiple fronts, understanding the intricacies of parlay betting sites could be advantageous. These sites allow you to make combined bets, offering increased potential payouts with a strategic approach to game betting.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch DC United vs Inter Miami CF online - TV channels & live streams

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In the United States (US), the MLS match between DC United and Inter Miami CF will be available to watch and stream online live on Apple TV, through the MLS Season Pass.

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DC United vs Inter Miami CF kick-off time

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Audi Field

The MLS match between DC United and Inter Miami CF will be played at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., United States.

It will kick off at 4:30 pm ET / 7:30 pm ET on Saturday, August 23, in the US.

Team news & squads

DC United vs Inter Miami CF lineups

DC United

4-3-3

Formation

4-2-3-1

MIA

13

L. Barraza

15

K. Rowles

3

L. Bartlett

12

C. Antley

28

D. Schnegg

10

G. Pirani

4

M. Peltola

23

B. Servania

22

A. Herrera

25

J. Hopkins

77

H. Kijima

34

R. Rios Novo

2

G. Lujan

15

R. Sailor

57

M. Weigandt

32

N. Allen

14

F. Picault

8

T. Segovia

6

T. Aviles

30

B. Cremaschi

41

D. Ruiz

21

T. Allende

4-2-3-1

MIA

DCU

-Line up

• 13

  L. Barraza

• 15

  K. Rowles

• 3

  L. Bartlett

• 12

  C. Antley

  79’

• 28

  D. Schnegg

• 10

  G. Pirani

  62’

• 4

  M. Peltola

  13’

  41’

• 23

  B. Servania

  73’

• 22

  A. Herrera

  36’

• 25

  J. Hopkins

  13’

  74’

• 77

  H. Kijima

  62’

Substitutes

• 18

  D. Dodson

• 16

  G. Tubbs

• 44

  R. Zouhir

  73’

• 7

  Peglow

  74’

• 14

  D. Badji

  79’

• 17

  J. Murrell

  62’

• 24

  J. Farr

• 8

  J. Stroud

  62’

• 1

  J. Kim

Manager

• R. Weiler

MIA

-Line up

• 34

  R. Rios Novo

• 2

  G. Lujan

  56’

• 15

  R. Sailor

  79’

• 57

  M. Weigandt

• 32

  N. Allen

• 14

  F. Picault

• 8

  T. Segovia

  55’

• 6

  T. Aviles

• 30

  B. Cremaschi

  51’

• 41

  D. Ruiz

  56’

• 21

  T. Allende

  63’

Substitutes

• 42

  Y. Bright

• 25

  W. Yarbrough

• 11

  B. Rodriguez

  56’

  64’

• 81

  S. Morales

• 37

  M. Falcon

• 9

  L. Suarez

  63’

  90’ + 7’

• 5

  S. Busquets

  56’

• 7

  R. De Paul

  55’

  64’

• 17

  I. Fray

  79’

Manager

• J. Mascherano

DC United team news

DC United will once again be without attacking pair Joao Peglow and Kristian Fletcher, both nursing knee injuries, while Randall Leal remains sidelined with a leg issue.

Midfielder Hosei Kijima is also set to miss a second straight outing due to a thigh problem, though the Japanese youngster is edging closer to a return. On a brighter note, Jackson Hopkins finally broke his MLS duck on his 56th appearance last weekend and will be eager to build on that breakthrough.

Inter Miami CF team news

For Inter Miami, first-choice shot-stopper Drake Callender continues his recovery from a groin injury, leaving Oscar Ustari to keep the gloves. Meanwhile, Ian Fray and Jordi Alba both limped off in the Leagues Cup win over Tigres, casting doubt over their involvement here.

And then there’s the Messi question—Lionel Messi's status remains uncertain, and even if he makes the squad, it’s unlikely the Argentine icon will be in from the first whistle.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

DCU

Last 5 matches

MIA

1

Win

1

Draw

3

Wins

• Inter Miami CF

  1

  -

  0

  DC United

• DC United

  1

  -

  3

  Inter Miami CF

• DC United

  2

  -

  2

  Inter Miami CF

• Inter Miami CF

  1

  -

  2

  DC United

• DC United

  2

  -

  3

  Inter Miami CF

7

Goals scored

10

Games over 2.5 goals

4/5

Both teams scored

4/5

Standings

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