Inter Miami begins construction on its $1billion Miami Freedom Park with Lionel Messi, David Beckham and co. set to move into their new 25,000-seat home in 2025

Inter Miami has begun construction on its new stadium, the club announced Monday, revealing new photos of the $1 billion complex.

Lionel Messi, David Beckham and co. will move into their new home in 2025 after playing at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida since Miami’s inaugural season in 2020.

The target timeline for the new 25,000-seat football stadium matches the final year of Messi’s contract after he joined the Herons in mid-July.

“With Inter Miami, my family wanted to build something truly transformative. In just four years, we’ve changed the perception of American football around the world. As we begin construction of the Miami Freedom Park, we are guided by the same vision,” said Jorge Mas, the managing owner of Inter Miami, in a press release.

‘By creating a versatile space we will set a new standard for what sports complexes can be. We look forward to providing a year-round dining and entertainment destination for families to enjoy. I can’t wait to welcome our fans to our state-of-the-art stadium and hear the chants as Messi and your Inter Miami players take the field for the first time in 2025.”

The new football stadium with 25,000 seats is part of a multi-billion dollar complex

The Miami Freedom Park will be Inter Miami’s new home after playing at DRV PNK Stadium

The multibillion-dollar project expands beyond MLS, with the complex also set to include a 58-acre public park that will be the largest new park in Miami, community soccer and youth athletic fields, and commercial and entertainment offerings, with a luxurious 750-acre park. room hotel, a shopping center and office space.

The local businesses on the complex – particularly the hotel and shopping center – are expected to feel the benefits of the match-goers pouring into the area to catch a glimpse of Messi.

Groundwork on the 131-hectare construction site has already begun and an official groundbreaking ceremony will take place later this year.

Devon McCorkle, recently named president of the Miami Freedom Park, said the arrival of World Cup winner Messi to Miami last month has already had a huge positive impact on the project.

“The level of attention and influx of questions we receive are incredible, a testament to the positive impact Lionel Messi has had on Inter Miami CF and the city of Miami,” said McCorkle, a veteran of mega projects and sports. anchored real estate investment and development.

“Everyone wants to be a part of what we are creating: a new entertainment district that will be the center of family activities and experiences in Miami.

“We are in discussions with stadium sponsors, hotel brands, major attraction operators, restaurant groups, cultural institutions and many other exciting potential partners. We’ll build them a fantastic home in Miami Freedom Park.”

Messi mania has already taken Miami by storm, with the club adding around 3,000 seats to the DRV PNK Stadium to meet the demand of clamoring fans to see the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner.

Lionel Messi, David Beckham and co. will move into their new home in 2025

The complex will also include a 58-acre public park that will be the largest new park in Miami

There will also be community football and youth athletic fields and a luxury hotel

It will also provide a commercial and entertainment offering with restaurants and shops

It is expected that the companies on the complex will benefit from the influx of match visitors

And Messi has delivered magic and more, with 11 goals in nine games since his debut against Cruz Azul on July 21.

Architectural firm Arquitectonica, stadium design company Manica and project management specialist CAA Icon also contribute to the ambitious design.

The project, which is 100 percent privately funded, is expected to be a major boost to the City of Miami.

The Miami Freedom Park will lease 33 acres from the city, pay $2.67 billion in rent to the city over the lease term and contribute an additional $6.3 billion in tax revenue.