- Inter Miami CF will play Independiente del Valle in Bayamón, Puerto Rico on Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. ET.
- The Puerto Rico match is the fourth preseason fixture on Inter Miami’s 2026 Champions Tour.
- Earlier friendlies include Alianza Lima (Peru), Atlético Nacional (Colombia) and Barcelona SC (Ecuador).
- The game marks Inter Miami’s first-ever visit to Puerto Rico.
Inter Miami adds Puerto Rico friendly to 2026 Champions Tour
Inter Miami CF announced an additional preseason match for its 2026 Champions Tour: the MLS Cup titleholders will face Ecuadorian LigaPro Serie A champions Independiente del Valle at Estadio Juan Ramón Loubriel in Bayamón, Puerto Rico on Friday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. ET.
The friendly expands Inter Miami’s preseason slate to four warm-up games across Latin America and the Caribbean. The fixture in Puerto Rico is the club’s first trip to the island and follows three previously announced matches in Peru, Colombia and Ecuador.
Champions Tour preseason slate
- Inter Miami CF vs. Club Alianza Lima — Jan. 24, 2026 | Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, Lima, Peru
- Inter Miami CF vs. Atlético Nacional — Jan. 31, 2026 | Estadio Atanasio Girardot, Medellín, Colombia
- Inter Miami CF vs. Barcelona de Guayaquil — Feb. 7, 2026 | Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha, Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Inter Miami CF vs. Independiente del Valle — Feb. 13, 2026 | Estadio Juan Ramón Loubriel, Bayamón, Puerto Rico (8 p.m. ET)
These matches give Inter Miami competitive minutes ahead of the 2026 MLS season and offer different tactical tests against strong South American opposition, including a two-game stretch versus Ecuadorian clubs.
Club reaction and context
“We are excited to see our fans in Puerto Rico and to play Independiente del Valle to get us prepared for the season,” said Sporting Director Guillermo Hoyos. The comment underscores the club’s aim to blend preparation with fan engagement across the region.
Independiente del Valle arrives in the preseason match as the reigning LigaPro Serie A champions, having secured their second league title in December. The Ecuadorian side has earned a reputation for youth development and competitive continental performances, presenting a stern challenge for Inter Miami.
What fans should know
Tickets and broadcast details were not included in the initial announcement; supporters should check Inter Miami’s official channels for updates on ticket sales, kickoff confirmation and viewing options. The Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium will host the fixture, offering local fans a rare chance to see the MLS Cup holders in person.
By adding Puerto Rico to the Champions Tour, Inter Miami broadens its preseason footprint and reinforces ties with Caribbean and South American supporters while sharpening match fitness against top-level opposition ahead of the new MLS campaign.
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