The match between Inter Miami and Atlanta United scheduled for Sept. 5 has been delayed as a consequence of climate at Nu Stadium, in accordance with Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald. Nevertheless, in accordance with Jose Armando of Deporte Whole, the confirmed kickoff is 9:05 PM ET.
The climate protocol may be very clear in these instances — a rule that was even applied within the 2026 World Cup — triggering instantly each time lightning is detected inside an 8-mile radius (roughly 13 kilometers) across the stadium.
To provide an concept of how lengthy it might probably take, a 30-minute countdown timer begins. Each time a brand new lightning strike happens inside the 8-mile radius, the wait time resets fully to half-hour. The match can not resume till 30 steady minutes move with out electrical exercise within the space.
Probably the most impacted matches by climate delays in MLS
Among the many most excessive and memorable instances of extreme climate disruptions in MLS historical past is Actual Salt Lake vs. LAFC (March 2024): A match that suffered a number of interruptions virtually instantly after kickoff as a consequence of an excessive mixture of winds, close by electrical strikes, and an intense snowstorm accumulating on the pitch at America First Discipline, forcing fixed short-term suspensions.
Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami.
One other case is LA Galaxy vs. LAFC (2023). The extremely anticipated Los Angeles derby, set to interrupt attendance information on the Rose Bowl, needed to be postponed fully earlier than kickoff as a consequence of a extreme climate alert and harmful thunderstorms within the space.
Inter Miami and their most affected matches
Inter Miami have skilled a number of notable climate delay episodes as a consequence of frequent thunderstorms in Florida, however among the many most memorable is Inter Miami vs Orlando Metropolis (Leagues Cup 2023). This Clasico del Sol suffered probably the most extreme and chaotic preliminary delays.
Kickoff was scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET, however a heavy downpour with electrical exercise over DRV PNK Stadium compelled the match to be delayed by greater than two and a half hours, lastly beginning at 10:35 p.m.
And a really latest one additionally within the Leagues Cup: Inter Miami vs Atletico de San Luis (Leagues Cup 2026). In contrast to different delays that happen earlier than kickoff, this recreation at Nu Stadium suffered a direct interruption mid-match. Within the 68th minute, whereas Inter Miami had been main 4-2 (with a brace from Lionel Messi), lightning strikes compelled play to be stopped.
