Miami, FL. (April 17th, 2023)
The hotly anticipated Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup 3rd round showdown between Inter Miami CF of Major League Soccer and Miami FC of the USL Championship now has a broadcast home. CBS Miami and The Miami Football Club announced today that the Miami Clásico on April 26th will be aired exclusively on TV33 and streaming across the country on Pluto TV and the CBS News app.
The matchup is the second year in a row where the two clubs face off for the right to advance to the 4th round of The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Dating back to 1913 the tournament is the oldest ongoing national competition in U.S. soccer, and is one of the oldest in the world.
The 2022 Miami Clásico came down to the wire at FIU Stadium in Miami in front of a record crowd, which witnessed Leo Campana score in the closing minutes to lift Inter Miami over Miami FC 1-0. The 2023 version, again taking place at FIU Stadium in Miami, is expected to be met with the same intensity and anticipation as the first. Tickets are already selling fast. Advanced tickets for April 26th are $20, day of game tickets are $30 and parking is FREE. Tickets can be purchased online at www.MiamiFC.com or by calling 844-MIAMIFC.
CBS Miami, home of the Miami Dolphins and Miami FC, is currently in its first year as the broadcast home for Miami FC home and away matches aired on TV33 (WBFS) as well as simulcast streaming on CBSMiami.com.
“We are thrilled to have our partners at CBS Miami broadcast this competitive match between these two clubs in our community,” said Miami FC CEO Michael Williamson. “We have an exciting history of participation in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, and look forward to an entertaining match on the pitch against our local rivals. Off the pitch it’s a fantastic opportunity for our Miami Community to come together and celebrate this sport we love”.
“CBS Miami is proud to bring the Miami Clásico to our local community and viewers across the nation on TV33 and CBSMiami.com. We are thrilled to help put this event on for our community which has such a unique culture, and use the platform of soccer to bring communities and people together once again,” said CBS Miami President and General Manager Darryll Green.
What is the U.S. Open Cup?
The Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup is a knockout competition that crowns the top fútbol club in the United States. The tournament was first named as an annual championship at the end of the 1913-14 season. Teams from any division in the country can compete in the tournament, such as MLS teams, USL teams, NPSL teams, and amateur teams.
The Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup operates similarly to other domestic cups worldwide such as, the FA Cup in England, the Copa Del Rey in Spain, the Coppa Italia in Italy, and the DFB-Pokal in Germany.
About CBS Miami:
TV33 (WBFS) and CBS4 (WFOR) are part of CBS Television Stations, which consists of 28 CBS-owned stations in 17 major U.S. markets, as well as the stations’ digital properties. The stations are online at CBSMiami.com.
About The Miami Football Club:
The Miami Football Club is Miami’s longest-tenured professional soccer club, owned by Silva International Investments’ owner Riccardo Silva. Ahead of the 2020 season, the club joined the United Soccer League’s The Championship, one of the most successful professional soccer leagues in the world, reaching a population of more than 84 million and fueling the growth of the game across North America.
