Apple TV+ has officially revealed the trailer and set the premiere date for its much-anticipated documentary event, Messi Meets America. The six-part series will take fans behind the scenes of Lionel Messi’s remarkable journey in Major League Soccer (MLS) with Inter Miami CF, chronicling one of the most exciting chapters in soccer history.

The first three episodes of the series will premiere on 11 October, with additional episodes debuting later, closely following the MLS season.

An Unprecedented Look at Messi’s Historic Move to MLS

After over two decades of dominance with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, and leading Argentina to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi made a groundbreaking decision that shocked the world — joining MLS and signing with Inter Miami CF. Messi Meets America offers exclusive access to Messi and his new Inter Miami family, showcasing the significant impact he has made on soccer in North America.

The documentary captures Messi’s extraordinary journey from the moment he arrived in the United States to his first game with Inter Miami CF, where he scored a stunning last-minute, game-winning goal. The series also highlights the meteoric rise of Messi Mania, with record-breaking crowds filling stadiums across the U.S. to witness the soccer legend in action.

Behind the Scenes with Messi and Inter Miami CF

With never-before-seen footage, Messi Meets America takes viewers inside Messi’s integration into the Inter Miami team, detailing his relationships with teammates and his leadership on and off the pitch. The series follows the club’s transformation under Messi's influence, including their triumphant run to the Leagues Cup title.

In addition to the games and iconic goals, the documentary showcases intimate moments with Messi and the Inter Miami team, providing an in-depth view of his life in America and the cultural shift he has ignited within the sport.

Star-Studded Production Team

Messi Meets America boasts an impressive production team, led by Emmy Award winner Tim Pastore (Free Solo, Jane), Emmy and Tony Award winners Patrick Milling Smith and Brian Carmody, and Emmy Award winner Matt Renner (Free Solo, Limitless with Chris Hemsworth) of SMUGGLER Entertainment. The series is produced by SMUGGLER Entertainment in association with Major League Soccer.

Available on Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass

Fans from over 100 countries and regions can follow Messi’s journey on the Apple TV app through MLS Season Pass, a subscription service from Apple and Major League Soccer. With Messi Meets America, Apple TV+ continues to solidify its position as a leader in original, high-quality content.

Since its launch in 2019, Apple TV+ has become known for offering compelling original series, films, and documentaries, winning 378 awards and garnering over 1,576 nominations, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy Ted Lasso and Oscar Best Picture winner CODA.

Be sure to tune in on 11 October to experience the story of Messi’s impact on American soccer in Messi Meets America, exclusively on Apple TV+.