Lionel Messi is coming to Utah.

More than two years after the global icon joined Major League Soccer, Messi’s Inter Miami team is finally scheduled to play Real Salt Lake at America First Field. The game is scheduled for April 22, 2026.

“It is an honor ... to welcome the greatest soccer player in the world to Utah,” said Steve Miller, chairman and governor for Real Salt Lake. “Many of us recall iconic sports moments in our lifetimes. Watching the great Lionel Messi play in the heart of the Wasatch will be inspiring to fans, young players and our community at large.”

Real Salt Lake released its 2026 MLS schedule on Thursday.

Among the other notable names coming to Utah next season: Korean star Son Heung-min and LAFC visit on Sept. 5. Thomas Müller and the Vancouver Whitecaps play in San

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