Messi’s Influence Spurs Inter Miami to Accelerate $1B Stadium Development
Locals had high hopes when Pegula Sports and Entertainment was established to manage the Buffalo Bills and Sabres operations almost ten years ago, hoping it would be as successful as previous multi-team organizations like Kroenke Sports & Entertainment.
In the front offices, on the field, or in the ice, that hope never came true, and PSE is now being disbanded. The evolution of women’s professional hockey hits a crucial turning point with the first franchises of the Professional Women’s Hockey League, and Inter Miami is pushing to finish a new stadium to capitalize on the heat generated by Lionel Messi.
Following Lionel Messi’s stunning debut for Inter Miami, the MLS team is now pressing for the construction of its long-awaited $1 billion stadium.
The $350 million soccer-specific stadium at Miami Freedom Park, a 131-acre construction, is now slated to open in 2025. Messi has a contract with Inter Miami that runs through the year he turns 38. Four of Miami’s home games during its nine-game winning streak since Messi’s arrival have taken place at the 21,000-seat DRV PNK Stadium.
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New Miami Freedom Park
The new Miami Freedom Park arena will hold 25,000 people, which is a little more. The start of the 2025 MLS season, which is anticipated to begin in late February, will depend on whether or not the new stadium is completed in time. The venue’s construction has started, and later this year there will be a formal groundbreaking ceremony.
Any further delays could result in the likelihood of Messi not playing at the stadium opening. With Messi playing a third season and a new stadium, the club now forecasts $200 million in revenue for next year, roughly quadrupling its forecast for this year. In 2025, that figure will likely increase even further.
Messi might decide to continue playing for Inter Miami after 2025, allowing the team to capitalize on the superstar even more. Argentina is constructing a training facility near Miami, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature games there. As a result, South Florida may experience an increase in Messi Mania in the years to come.
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Source: Front Office Sports
