The Inter Miami vs Barcelona SC club friendly match is a highly anticipated preseason clash as part of Inter Miami’s 2026 Champions Tour in South America. Featuring superstar Lionel Messi, this friendly pits MLS Cup champions Inter Miami against Ecuadorian Serie A side Barcelona SC (also known as Barcelona de Guayaquil) at the iconic Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Fans in India, especially those eager to watch Messi in action, are searching for reliable ways to catch this exciting encounter live. Here’s a complete guide on where to watch the Inter Miami vs Barcelona SC friendly in India.
Match Details: Inter Miami vs Barcelona SC
- Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 (Ecuador/ET time) / Sunday, February 8, 2026 (India time)
- Venue: Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha, Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Kick-off Time (ET): 7:00 PM ET
- India Time (IST): Approximately 5:30 AM IST on February 8, 2026 (due to the time difference; confirm exact local broadcast time closer to the match)
- Competition: MLS Preseason Friendly / Champions Tour
This match follows Inter Miami’s earlier preseason games in South America and draws massive attention thanks to Messi’s presence and the global appeal of both clubs.
Where to Watch Inter Miami vs Barcelona SC in India
Unlike regular MLS games, this preseason friendly has limited traditional TV broadcasting in India. The primary and official streaming platform is OneFootball, which holds exclusive global rights for Inter Miami’s 2026 preseason Champions Tour matches, including this one against Barcelona SC.
- OneFootball Streaming OneFootball is the go-to platform for live streaming this match in most territories worldwide, including India.
- Access it via the OneFootball app (available on iOS, Android, smart TVs, and web).
- The match is available as a pay-per-view (PPV) option or bundled in a Champions Tour pass.
- Pricing (as per official announcements): Single match ~€4.99 or full tour pass ~€9.99 (prices may vary slightly; check in-app).
- Commentary options: English or Spanish.
- Link to watch: Visit tv.onefootball.com or search for the match in the OneFootball app.
No major Indian sports channels (such as Star Sports, Sony Sports, or others) have confirmed free-to-air or linear TV rights for this specific friendly. OneFootball is the exclusive broadcaster for global audiences in this case.