Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF kick off the MLS Eastern Conference Playoffs Friday night in Miami with the first of two first-round matches against Nashville SC. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET with TV coverage on FS1 and streaming on Apple TV+ (free trial) .

How to watch Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC on TV and stream without cable:

When: Friday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. ET

Where: Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

TV channel: FS1 and Apple TV+

Streaming on: Apple TV+ (free trial) | FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV (free trial) | SlingTV (50% off first month)

Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC: The matchup

Inter Miami finished third in the East with its 19-8-7 overall record, but a scoring total (81 goals) that was far and away the best in MLS. The presence of Messi, of

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