Inter Miami's regular season ends Saturday at home, and the playoff seed is on the line.

The match against Charlotte FC kicks off at 4 p.m. at Nu Stadium, 1000 Stadium Drive, in Miami Freedom Park, according to Inter Miami's ticket page. It is part of MLS Decision Day, when every Eastern Conference game starts at the same time.

What is at stake

Miami is second in the East with 59 points, one ahead of New England, MLS said. Charlotte, with 53, is chasing a top-four spot. A top-four finish means home games in the first playoff round. Lionel Messi leads the league with 26 goals.

Times to know

  • Parking lots open at 1 p.m., three hours before kickoff.
  • Gates open at 2:30 p.m., 90 minutes before kickoff.
  • Kickoff is 4 p.m.

Parking

There is no parking for sale on site. Buy a pass ahead of time, the club says. If you have one, use the right entrance:

  • Yellow Lot: NW 14th Street, then Volley Drive.
  • Black Lot: NW 37th Avenue, then Heron Lane.
  • Red Lot: N LeJeune Road, then Heron Lane.

Single-match passes are for the Yellow Lot, per the parking page. Missed buying one with your ticket? Call Membership Services at 305-428-0611. Check the club's driving routes before you leave.

Train, bus or rideshare

The closest transit stop is the Miami Intermodal Center at Miami International Airport, served by Metrorail's Orange Line, Tri-Rail and several bus routes, per the club. From the station, walk south to NW 21st Street and NW 38th Court, cross, then follow signs west to a footbridge over the canal into the park. An ADA shuttle runs from the station.

Inter Miami also sells a $10 round-trip Tri-Rail game day ticket that comes with a $10 food and drink credit. It does not include match entry. For rideshare, set your destination as Miami Freedom Park.

What to bring and leave home

Under the clear bag policy, you can bring one clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or a one-gallon clear plastic bag, plus a small clutch about the size of your hand. There is no bag check.

Leave these at home: umbrellas, strollers, outside food and drinks, coolers, cameras with detachable lenses, large flags and noisemakers. Everyone 3 and older needs a ticket, and there is no re-entry, the A to Z guide says. All concession stands are cashless, and there are no ATMs.

After Saturday

Inter Miami says its first-round home playoff games fall between Nov. 20 and Dec. 2, with dates set after Saturday's results. MLS Cup is Friday, Dec. 18.

Headed to another big game? See our Dolphins game day guide for Hard Rock Stadium and how to ride the Metromover to the Metrorail.

The south gate entrance outside Nu Stadium
The south gate at Nu Stadium, one of three general entry gates. Source