As Inter Miami CF and the leading digital financial services platform Nu join forces in landmark partnership, Nu Stadium pulses signaling a new era in fútbol
A new era in fútbol pulses through Miami today as Nu, one of the world’s largest digital financial services platforms with 131 million customers, and Inter Miami CF, the reigning MLS Cup champion, announced a landmark multiyear partnership establishing Nu as a Main Partner of Inter Miami CF. The agreement comes at a pivotal moment for both organizations, as Nu accelerates its international expansion into the United States and Inter Miami CF builds on its position as one of the fastest-growing and most influential clubs in the sport.
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Rendering of Nu Stadium at Miami Freedom Park
As a cornerstone of the agreement, Inter Miami CF’s new state-of-the-art home stadium at Miami Freedom Park will officially be named Nu Stadium, positioning the digital financial services leader at the heart of one of the most ambitious sports and entertainment developments currently underway in the United States, set to open on April 4, 2026. Designed for year-round enjoyment, the 26,700-seat stadium will serve as the home of Inter Miami CF while also hosting concerts of various sizes, corporate and private events, and a wide range of additional sporting events including friendly and competitive matches. Nu and Inter Miami CF will create immersive experiences for fans and customers through curated programming and exclusive access.
For Nu, the partnership marks a significant milestone in its international growth strategy and reinforces its long-term commitment to the United States. The agreement follows Nu’s filing for a U.S. national bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in September 2025 and its receipt of conditional approval 121 days later. For Inter Miami CF, this milestone builds on the club’s on-the-pitch success behind the performance of eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, Leo Messi, elite international talent such as Rodrigo de Paul, Luis Suárez, Germán Berterame, and rising homegrown stars such as Noah Allen and Ian Fray, while cementing its status as a global powerhouse. With Nu Stadium at its center, the collaboration reflects the growing intersection of finance, technology and culture in shaping the future of global sport.
“This long-term partnership represents a strategic alignment with an international sports franchise that shares our ambition and global mindset. Nu Stadium will anchor our brand in the United States, allowing us to engage with a diverse, international community as we build the most influential consumer technology platform in the world,” said Cristina Junqueira, Co-founder, and CEO of Nu’s emerging U.S. business.
“Inter Miami was built to set new standards and redefine what’s possible in fútbol. That’s why we pursue greatness on the pitch by signing the best players in the world, and just as importantly, we hold ourselves to that same standard when choosing the partners who help bring our vision to life,” said Jorge Mas, Inter Miami CF Managing Owner. “Nu is exactly the partner we look for – driven by the same disruptor mindset and global ambition that define Inter Miami. Together, we are proud to welcome our fans to Nu Stadium at Miami Freedom Park very soon, a special place they can call home where they can feel connected, inspired, and part of something truly extraordinary.”
“Miami has always been a place where people come with big dreams and from the very beginning, we wanted this Club to reflect that spirit,” said Inter Miami Co-Owner, David Beckham. “Opening our new stadium is a really special moment on our journey - a place for fans across South Florida and for people from around the world who feel connected to our Club to watch us play. Nu Stadium will be a home for the Inter Miami family and a place that reminds everyone who visits of the Freedom to Dream.”
Beyond the stadium naming rights, the agreement includes a broad portfolio of premium assets. Notably, Nu’s logo will appear on the back of Inter Miami CF’s jersey — one of the most-sold jerseys in global fútbol — as part of a newly introduced league asset debuting in August 2026.
The landmark partnership was celebrated on the night of March 3 as Nu Stadium came alive, illuminated with a pink heartbeat representing Inter Miami CF, threaded with purple veins symbolizing Nu, as a vivid reminder that the Club’s new home is not just steel and concrete, but a living, breathing part of the city. In addition, a drone show lit up Miami, marking the first heartbeat ahead of the April 4 Home Opener, when Inter Miami fans’ energy will bring the stadium fully to life.
Nu will also anchor two signature spaces within Nu Stadium at Miami Freedom Park: Nu Club, a 770-person premium hospitality lounge featuring a glass tunnel view of players as they walk from the locker rooms to the pitch, and the Nu Plaza, a dynamic community hub designed to host branded gathering spaces, a large screen and seating areas, creating a dynamic public space at the center of the district.
With Nu Stadium set to open its doors, the heartbeat of Miami comes alive. As Nu Stadium pulses with energy and anticipation, fans can be part of the moment, securing their tickets for Nu Stadium’s inaugural season and the April 4 home opener by getting a Season Ticket Membership at https://www.intermiamicf.com/tickets/mfp.
Join the Nu Journey
To learn more about the partnership and be the first to know about the next steps of Nu’s internationalization journey, join Nu’s Insider Access List at: nu.co/2026.
About Inter Miami CF & Nu Stadium at Miami Freedom Park
Club International de Fútbol Miami, known as Inter Miami CF, is a record-breaking professional fútbol club rooted in South Florida with global vision, reshaping the landscape of the sport in North America and inspiring fans around the world. Led by eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Leo Messi, alongside elite international talent and rising local Homegrown stars, the Club has secured four major titles in just six seasons, including the 2025 MLS Cup. The Club enters its seventh season in 2026, headlined by the historic home opener at its new world-class home, Nu Stadium, on April 4. The landmark venue headlines a 131-acre, sports-anchored entertainment district, the largest in the Southeast, set to become a year-round destination for dining, shopping, experiences, and attractions. The Club trains at the state-of-the-art Florida Blue Training Center, located across from the Club’s first-ever home in Fort Lauderdale. A core pillar of the organization is its Inter Miami CF developmental pathway, comprising the Club’s MLS NEXT Pro team and the Inter Miami CF Academy, dedicated to developing the next generation of world-class players and leaders. For more information, please visit www.intermiamicf.com.
Spanning 131 acres, Miami Freedom Park is the largest active real estate development in Miami and one of the most significant sports-anchored mixed-use projects underway in the United States. Developed by the ownership group of Inter Miami CF, the district is anchored by Nu Stadium, a new 26,700-seat, world-class stadium and is being delivered as a phased, year-round destination designed to serve Miami residents, the region, and visitors alike—on matchdays and far beyond. The multi-phase development program includes more than 1 million square feet of retail, dining, entertainment, and office space, alongside multiple hotels totaling 750 hotel rooms and a robust network of civic spaces, plazas, and recreational amenities designed for daily and seasonal activations. At its core, Miami Freedom Park integrates professional sports, live entertainment, hospitality, commerce, and public life into a single, highly connected campus that supports daily activity as well as large-scale international events. Miami Freedom Park also incorporates the 58-acre Jorge Mas Canosa Park—the largest new public park planned in the City of Miami in generations—along with community athletic fields and expansive outdoor gathering areas.
Construction on the project began in 2023 and will commence opening in phases beginning in 2026, starting with the stadium and select district components, including youth athletic fields, programmed civic and plaza spaces for fan zones and seasonal activations, and an inaugural collection of restaurants, attractions, and retailers.
About Nu
Nu is one of the largest digital financial services platforms in the world, serving 131 million customers, across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. The company has been leading an industry transformation by leveraging data and proprietary technology to develop innovative products and services. Guided by its mission to fight complexity and empower people, Nu caters to customers’ complete financial journey, promoting financial access and advancement with responsible lending and transparency. The company is powered by an efficient and scalable business model that combines low cost to serve with growing returns. Nu’s impact has been recognized in multiple awards, including Time 100 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and Forbes World’s Best Banks. For more information, please visit https://international.nubank.com.br/about/
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