Football legend Lionel Messi will be coming to Hong Kong with Inter Miami CF to play a one-off exhibition match in 2024! Messi will lead his teammates against a selection of Hong Kong’s top players from the First Division League, marking the first-ever international tour for the David Beckam co-owned club.
For all you footie fans out there who want to see one of the greatest footballers of our times in action, check out this quick guide on everything you need to know about the match, from the time and date to ticket prices and purchasing method.
When and where will Messi play in Hong Kong?
The date for the Inter Miami CF exhibition match in Hong Kong is set for February 4, 2024, and will take place at the Hong Kong Stadium. Aside from the World Cup-winning Argentina captain and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, the team lineup will also include fan favourites Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets.
How do I get tickets to see Messi in Hong Kong? How much are they?
Note: Tickets for the match are now sold out
Tickets for this special match were released at 11am on December 15, with prices ranging from $880 to $4,880. There will also be an open training session on February 3, where fans can get to see the Inter Miami team at work – these tickets will range from $580 to $780.
As expected of a sporting event starring an athlete of Messi’s calibre, tickets have long since sold out by now, but there is still a short time left to try your luck in the Prudential lucky draw for match tickets. Register online before noon on January 31 for a chance to win two $4,880 tickets to see Messi in the flesh. There are 10 sets of tickets up for grabs, and the winners of the lucky draw will be announced on February 2 – check Prudential’s corporate website, Sing Tao Daily, or The Standard for the results.
Lan Kwai Fong Association is also offering tickets to be won; simply dine at their select restaurants and sign up for their loyalty program.
Is there another way I can still watch the match?
No worries, there’s always streaming available! Inter Miami CF will have an official live stream for the match at 4pm on February 4. Several other large shopping malls across town – including Olympian City, Tuen Mun Town Plaza, and Central Market – will also be streaming the event simultaneously. Olympian City in particular will have an MC to host games where participants can stand to win prizes like Inter Miami jerseys. Lan Kwai Fong Association will also organise a live stream as well as a post-match afterparty.
What other events will happen as part of the Inter Miami v Hong Kong match?
On February 4, the match will be preceded by a series of performances by local music talents such as G.E.M., Keung To and Anson Lo from boyband Mirror, and singer-songwriter Gareth.T. Audiences get to enjoy a mini concert by some of Hong Kong’s most beloved musicians before seeing Messi and his Inter Miami team play live – surely there’s no better way to spend a Sunday.
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