The soccer world’s golden child, Lionel Messi, is about to turn San Jose into his personal playground this Wednesday.

Messi and his Inter Miami CF squad are rolling into the Bay Area, ready to clash with the San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park in what’s guaranteed to be a sold-out spectacle.

Messi Mania Takes Over

For those living under a rock, Messi isn’t just another soccer player - he’s a global phenomenon who transformed Major League Soccer since landing stateside in 2023. After leading Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, he’s been collecting MLS MVP awards like they’re participation trophies.

The Battle of the Conferences

Currently, Inter Miami sits pretty in fourth place in the Eastern Conference with an impressive 6-2-3 record, while San Jose is grinding it out in seventh place in the Western Conference at 5-6-1. But let’s be real - everyone’s here to witness Messi’s magic.

Game Day Details

If you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of soccer royalty, gates open at 5:30 p.m., with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Pro tip: arrive early for food trucks and pre-game festivities. Tickets are sold out faster than limited-edition tech drops, so good luck if you’re scrambling last minute.