SFL.media “MUST ATTEND” South Florida Sports : Aug 3rd – Aug 9th

SFL.media “MUST ATTEND” South Florida Sports : Aug 3rd – Aug 9th

Yes, there is a lot to do in South Florida. Yes, it gets very very HOT. But we at SFL.media know that you love sports. And that you need to know what’s in town and what to go see? You can always rely on us to keep you up-to-date on South Florida’s biggest, coolest, and baddest sporting events, concerts, comedy shows, DJ sets, plays, fairs, theater, and more! You will get a breakdown week by week. If it is not listed here, you probably aren’t interested in seeing it! There is always a great sporting event to check out if music and comedy is not your bag. Watch the best of the best go head-to-head in your favorite sporting event.

Wednesday, August 5th @ 730pm

Leagues Cup Phase One – Inter Miami CF vs. Atletico de San Luis @ Nu Stadium in Miami, FL

The Leagues Cup is an annual international club soccer tournament that pits teams from Major League Soccer (MLS) against clubs from Liga MX, Mexico’s top professional league. Sanctioned by CONCACAF, the tournament was created to strengthen the rivalry between the two leagues while giving clubs another pathway to qualify for the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the region’s premier club competition.

Inter Miami opens its 2026 Leagues Cup campaign on Wednesday, August 5, when it hosts Atlético de San Luis at Nu Stadium in Miami. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, with the match serving as both clubs’ opening Phase One fixture.

Inter Miami enters the tournament as one of the favorites. After capturing the MLS Cup last season and sitting near the top of the Eastern Conference, the Herons once again feature global superstar Lionel Messi and an experienced roster that is expected to contend for another international trophy. Miami is looking to recapture the magic of its historic 2023 Leagues Cup championship and use a deep tournament run to secure another berth in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Atlético de San Luis represents Liga MX and arrives in South Florida looking to pull off an early upset. The Mexican side has had a slow start to its Apertura season, making this opening Leagues Cup match especially important. With additional Phase One games still to come against strong opposition, every point is critical, and a positive result against Inter Miami would dramatically improve San Luis’ chances of reaching the knockout stage.

The matchup showcases the growing rivalry between MLS and Liga MX. Inter Miami will likely try to dominate possession through Messi’s creativity and its attacking talent, while Atlético de San Luis will attempt to stay compact defensively and capitalize on counterattacks and set pieces. On paper, Miami has the stronger squad and home-field advantage, but Liga MX clubs have a long history of upsetting MLS teams in international competition, making this one of the more intriguing opening-round matches of the 2026 Leagues Cup.

Friday, August 7th @ 710pm

Miami Marlins vs. Los Angeles Angels @ loanDepot park in Miami

$5 Bud Happy Hour

Every Friday fans 21+ can enjoy $5 Beers at the Budweiser Bar before first pitch.

Saturday, August 8th @ 410pm

Miami Marlins vs. Los Angeles Angels @ loanDepot park in Miami

PromotionsColombian Heritage Celebration

Join us for our Colombian Heritage Celebration. Purchase a Colombian Heritage ticket package that includes an exclusive jersey. Plus, enjoy the postgame entertainment, presented by CELSIUS, on the West Plaza.

Saturday, August 8th @ 8pm

Leagues Cup Phase One – Inter Miami CF vs. CF Monterrey @ Nu Stadium in Miami, FL
The Leagues Cup is an annual international club soccer tournament that pits teams from Major League Soccer (MLS) against clubs from Liga MX, Mexico’s top professional league. Sanctioned by CONCACAF, the tournament was created to strengthen the rivalry between the two leagues while giving clubs another pathway to qualify for the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the region’s premier club competition.

Inter Miami returns for one of the marquee matches of the 2026 Leagues Cup when the Herons host Mexican powerhouse CF Monterrey. The match is the second of Inter Miami’s three Phase One contests and could play a major role in determining whether the club advances to the knockout rounds. With the Leagues Cup’s new format awarding points across league standings rather than traditional groups, every goal and every point could prove decisive.

This matchup also renews one of the most compelling rivalries between MLS and Liga MX. Monterrey, known as Rayados, is one of Mexico’s most successful clubs, boasting multiple Liga MX championships and several CONCACAF Champions Cup titles. The club has earned a reputation for physical, disciplined soccer and consistently ranks among the strongest teams in North America. Monterrey has also enjoyed success against MLS opponents in recent years, making it one of the toughest tests Inter Miami will face in the tournament.

Inter Miami enters the contest with championship aspirations after qualifying for the 2026 Leagues Cup as the reigning MLS Cup champion. Led by global superstar Lionel Messi and reinforced by veteran midfielder Casemiro, Miami possesses one of the most talented rosters in club history. Playing at home gives the Herons an important advantage, but Monterrey’s experience on the international stage ensures this will be far from an easy victory.

Fans should expect a fast-paced, high-quality battle between two of the continent’s elite clubs. Inter Miami will likely look to control possession and create scoring opportunities through Messi’s creativity and its dynamic attack, while Monterrey will counter with organized defending, technical midfield play, and dangerous transitions. With both teams expected to contend for the Leagues Cup title, this showdown has all the ingredients of a playoff-caliber match and could be one of the tournament’s most entertaining contests.

Sunday, August 9th @ 140pm

Miami Marlins vs. Los Angeles Angels @ loanDepot park in Miami

Kids Lunchbox presented by Pringles

First 5,000 kids get a Lunchbox by Pringles.

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