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| Former names | New Atlanta Stadium (construction)Atlanta Stadium (2026 FIFA World Cup) |
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| Address | 1 AMB Drive Northwest |
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 33°45′20″N84°24′00″W / 33.75556°N 84.40000°W /33.75556; -84.40000 |
| Public transit |  MARTA atVine CityandGWCC/CNN Center |
| Owner | Georgia World Congress Center Authority |
| Operator | AMB Sports and Entertainment Group |
| Executive suites | 190 |
| Capacity | American football: 71,000 (Expandable to 75,000) Soccer: 42,500 (Expandable to 71,000, standing room to at least 73,019)[1][2][3][4] |
| Record attendance | American Football: 79,330 (2022 Peach Bowl, December 31, 2022) Soccer: 73,019 (2018 MLS Cup, December 8, 2018) |
| Field size | American Football: 120 yd × 53.333 yd (109.7 m × 48.8 m)[5] Soccer : 115 yd × 75 yd (105 m × 69 m)[6] |
| Roof | Retractable |
| Surface | FieldTurf CORE[7] |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | May 19, 2014; 11 years ago (2014-05-19)[8][9] |
| Opened | August 26, 2017; 8 years ago (2017-08-26) |
| Construction cost | US$1.6 billion (projected)($2.05 billion in 2024 dollars[10]) |
| Architect | HOK[11] tvsdesign[12] Goode Van Slyke[12] Stanley Beaman & Sears[12] |
| Project manager | Darden & Company[13] |
| Structural engineer | BuroHappold Engineering/Hoberman[14] |
| Services engineer | WSP[14] |
| General contractor | HHRM JV (ComprisingHunt Construction Group, Holder Construction, H. J. Russell & Co. & C. D. Moody Construction Co.)[12] |
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a retractable roofmulti-purpose stadium inAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.[15] Opened in 2017 as a replacement for theGeorgia Dome, it is the home of theAtlanta Falcons of theNational Football League (NFL),Atlanta United FC ofMajor League Soccer (MLS), andan expansion team of theNational Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The stadium is owned by thestate of Georgia through theGeorgia World Congress Center Authority, and operated byAMB Group, the parent organization of the Falcons and Atlanta United FC. In 2016, the total cost of its construction was estimated atUS$1.6 billion.[16]
The stadium officially opened on August 26, 2017.[17][18] Several events formerly held at theGeorgia Dome moved to Mercedes-Benz Stadium following its completion, including multiple college football events, such as theSEC football championship game, thePeach Bowl, and theCollege Football Playoff National Championship (2018,2025). Other professional events included theMLS Cup (as Atlanta United FC heldhome field advantage) in 2018, andSuper Bowl LIII in 2019. Mercedes-Benz Stadium will hostSuper Bowl LXII in 2028. It will also host multiple matches during the2026 FIFA World Cup.
The stadium's signature feature is itsretractable roof, which features a "pinwheel" consisting of eight translucent, triangular panels. Each of the eight panels operates on two straight, parallel rails; one rail is responsible for moving the panel while the other rail stabilizes the panel.[18][19] Closing the roof takes slightly less time than opening the roof, since the roof has to disengage the seals at the start of the opening procedure and slow down towards the end to prevent the panels from getting derailed.[20] When opened, the panels are designed to create the illusion of a bird's wings extended.[21]
Architect Bill Johnson explained that the circular opening in the roof was inspired by the RomanPantheon ("Pantheon" was also the working name for the building design). The roof was designed to be made of a clear, lightweight polymer material that can adjust its opacity to control light, and much of the exterior is clear polymer or glass to allow views to the outside. The middle concourse and upper bowl were eliminated in the east end zone to allow for an unobstructed view of the Atlanta skyline.[19]
Below the roof is the "Halo", a 58-by-1,100-foot (18 by 335 m), ring-shapedvideo board around its rim. Covering a total area of 62,350 square feet (5,793 m2), it was described by manufacturerDaktronics as being "three times as large as the current largest single display board in the NFL" installed atEverBank Field in Jacksonville (also built by Daktronics).[22] Daktronics also installed more than 20,000 square feet (1,900 m2) of other LED boards, including field-level advertising boards for soccer games.[23]
The stadium's roof can be kept open under light precipitation, as the electrical systems for all video boards in the stadium are outdoor-rated, and the field has a drainage system. AMB Group senior executive Mike Egan went as far as describing Mercedes-Benz Stadium as "an outdoor stadium with a roof over it" due to these characteristics, but that other factors such as humidity and outside temperatures would be taken into consideration on whether or not the roof would be opened.[20]
The stadium also includes features specific for college football use. It opened with two oversized locker rooms, each capable of housing 100 players, reflecting the much larger size of college football rosters compared to those of the NFL. However, the stadium did not initially include another feature important in that context—staircases connecting the seats to the field, making it difficult forbands to enter the field for halftime shows (most NFL teams, including the Falcons, do not have bands).[24] It also has asoccer-specific configuration, with retractable lower bowl seats to widen the field, and mechanized curtains that limit the capacity to about 42,500.[25]
The stadium incorporates contemporary art into its interior and exterior design, with over 180 commissioned works, including pieces byNari Ward,Hank Willis Thomas, Gregory Eltringham, and Steven and William Ladd. The centerpiece of the art collection is Gábor Miklós Szőke's stainless steel sculptureThe Atlanta Falcon, which the artist said is the largest freestanding bird sculpture in the world. The falcon, perched atop a 13 foot (4.0 m) tall bronze football, is 41 feet (12 m) high with a wingspan of 70 feet (21 m). The sculpture stands in front of the stadium, weighs over 73,000 pounds (33,000 kg), and is as tall as a four-story building.[26]
The upper concourse includes an area known as the "100 Yard Club", a concession and gathering area that stretches the length of the football field. Other noted areas include the "AT&T Perch"—a gathering area with televisions and video walls airing other games (designed as being of interest tofantasy football players), and the "BudweiserBiergarten". Several "neighborhood bars" also operate within the stadium.[27][28] The former Georgia Dome site between the stadium and theGeorgia World Congress Center was redeveloped as "The Home Depot Backyard"—an 11-acre (4.5 ha) green space used as atailgating area. It also features a 3-tier, dual-level, shaded deck pavilion.[29]
For its concessions, Mercedes-Benz Stadium focused primarily on the quality and speed of service, variety, and pricing; the stadium includes at least 670 points-of-sale, and has a policy of "fan first pricing" for all concessions—with lower menu prices in comparison to other sports facilities during all events regardless of stature, such as a US$2 beverage cup with free refills, and a $5 beer. To increase the speed of service, all items were priced at whole dollars only, with the 9.3%sales tax already included in the posted menu prices (rather than added at the time of purchase).[30][31] The practice helped to increase the venue's revenue, as the lower prices have been offset by increased spending on concessions by attendees.[32][31][33]
In March 2019, following a trial in 2018, the stadium became one of the first major professional sports venues in the United States to only accept"cashless" payment methods for transactions at concessions inside the stadium, such as credit or debit cards, andmobile payments. This only applies to concessions; cash is still accepted for ticket sales and any third-party merchandising that may operate during events, and kiosks are provided for loading cash onto prepaid debit cards (with no transaction fees charged). At the same time, the stadium raised all menu prices, by adding tax at the time of purchase but maintaining the same posted price values as before (besides five items, such as hot dogs, whose list prices were discounted by 50 cents).[30]
To reflect local culture, the stadium also partnered with Atlanta-based restaurants, chains, and chefs to have presences as concessions under the "Best of Atlanta" banner, includingChick-fil-A,The Varsity,Kevin Gillespie, and others. In keeping with the fan first pricing policy, these partners agreed to notmark up their prices in comparison to their standalone locations.[31][32] As with all other locations under a long-standing corporate policy, the Chick-fil-Adoes not operate on Sundays despite the stadium's main tenant primarily playing on Sundays. During Sunday events, the Chick-fil-A stand is replaced by an unbranded "Fries Up" stand operated byLevy Restaurants.[34][35]
In 2023, the stadium adopted the NFL's clear bag policy.[36] An advisory was issued detailing permissible sizes for clear bags, including diaper bags.[37][38]
In May 2010, it was reported by multiple news outlets that the Atlanta Falcons were interested in replacing theGeorgia Dome with a newly constructed open-air stadium, although at the time it was planned to retain the Georgia Dome to continue hosting non-NFL events.[39][40][41] The team was pursuing a new stadium because of the team's desire to play outdoors, as well as Falcons team ownerArthur Blank's interest in hosting anotherSuper Bowl.[40] The stadium was also pursued as a possible bid for a venue of an upcomingFIFA World Cup.Kansas City-based architectural firmPopulous released comprehensive plans for the proposed stadium in February 2011.[42] Populous' early cost estimate for the project was US$700 million.[43] According to the master plan, the stadium would have a regular capacity of 71,000, but can expand to 75,000 for special events such as the Super Bowl. It will also feature multiple club levels, suites and exhibition area.[42]
In April 2012, Populous released a new price estimate of US$947.7 million, which was significantly higher than the previous proposal of US$700 million.[44] In April 2012,The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that if a deal was reached, the new stadium's construction would be expected to begin in 2014, with the Falcons to begin regular-season play in 2017.[45][46] The proposed location of the new stadium was a large parking lot in Atlanta'sVine City neighborhood, which was less than a mile north of the Georgia Dome's location.[47] Once construction was complete, the Georgia Dome would subsequently be demolished.[46]
On August 24,The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that an official deal could be reached on the construction of a new stadium by the end of 2012.[48] They also reported on September 10 thatAtlanta mayorKasim Reed said site improvements could likely bump the total cost to US$1.2 billion; however, that did not increase the actual building cost, which still remained at an estimated US$948 million.[49]
On December 10, theGeorgia World Congress Center Authority, in a unanimous decision, approved the blueprint and most of the agreement terms for the new stadium plans. According toThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution article, the term sheet is non-binding and changes could be made at any time as regards stadium construction. Stadium location, however, is yet to be worked out; proposed locations being reported are within walking distance of the Georgia Dome, with one site located one-half mile north, and the other one block directly south, at one of the stadium's existing parking lots.[50] The project made national headlines for the first time in 2012 on December 15, with team owner Arthur Blank stating inThe New York Times that he would rather have a new stadium be constructed than a "remodeling job" of the Georgia Dome.[51] During a January 10, 2013, press conference, mayor Reed expressed his optimism and confidence in the construction of the new stadium; he also mentioned the possibility of the new stadium helping the city compete for its firstMajor League Soccer team.[52]
On March 7, 2013, the Falcons and the city of Atlanta agreed to build the newdowntown stadium. The maximum public contribution for the project was US$200 million, coming from thehotel-motel tax in Atlanta and unincorporated Fulton County. The Atlanta City Council officially approved the stadium on March 19, 2013. The council voted, 11–4, in favor of the use of city hotel-motel taxes to pay US$200 million toward construction costs and potentially several times that toward costs of financing, maintaining and operating the stadium through 2050.[53] On May 21, 2013, the NFL approved a US$200 million loan to the Falcons organization for the purpose of building the stadium.[54]
The Falcons unveiled a conceptual design for the new stadium on June 18, 2013, with a proposed capacity of 70,000 spectators, 7,500 club seats, and 180 luxury suites.[55]
Arthur Blank indicated the groundbreaking of the stadium would be conducted the last week of March 2014.[56][57][58] Just afterMartin Luther King Jr. Drive was closed permanently, the Mount Vernon Baptist Church held its last Sunday service on March 9 before the historic church wasdemolished. Friendship Baptist, the birthplace of both Spelman College and Morehouse College, was also demolished and relocated to make room for the stadium. Due to legal issues surrounding the issuing of bonds, the stadium did not break ground until May 19, 2014.[59][60]
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The stadium's projected opening date was delayed three times due to the complexity of the eight-panel retractable roof. The stadium was originally intended to open on March 1, 2017; however, the opening date was later delayed to June 1, 2017, then to July 30, 2017, and then to August 26, 2017. Steve Cannon, CEO of the Atlanta Falcons' parent company AMB Group, stated that the Falcons' preseason schedule and the Chick-fil-a Kickoff Games would not be affected by the new opening date; however, three Atlanta United FC matches would be affected. The July 30 game againstOrlando City SC was moved to the team's interim home ofBobby Dodd Stadium for July 29 while two home matches scheduled in August were moved to later dates. Additionally, the Georgia Dome's demolition was put on hold until the new stadium'scertificate of occupancy could be issued.[17] On June 9, 2017, stadium officials announced that they were confident that Mercedes-Benz Stadium would open as scheduled, and demolition of the Georgia Dome had resumed, and the Dome was imploded on the morning of November 20, 2017.[61]
On July 25, 2017, stadium officials reported that the roof would be in the closed position during the Falcons' preseason games and theChick-fil-A Kickoff games while contractors continue to fine tune the roof to allow all eight panels to work in sync. Falcons' President Rich McKay also stated that the roof would remain closed whenever outside temperatures exceed 80 °F (27 °C).[62] On August 16, 2017,WXIA reported that construction of the retractable roof system was intentionally delayed by stadium and construction officials to ensure the roof's long term operability and to ensure that other parts of the stadium would be completed on time.[63]
On September 10, 2017, the Falcons announced that, contrary to earlier plans, the stadium roof would in fact be open during the Falcons home opener on September 17 against theGreen Bay Packers if weather permitted.[64] On October 6, 2017, stadium officials announced that the roof would be opened, weather permitting, for Atlanta United FC's regular season finale againstToronto FC on October 22; stadium officials also stated that the roof would remain closed for the remainder of the Falcons' regular season as well as for any home matches hosted by Atlanta United FC during the2017 MLS Cup Playoffs as contractors continued to work on fully mechanizing the roof.[65]
Hoping to address concerns of overcrowding at the ingress and egress areas of the stadium, stadium officials announced that they plan to add several more doors to the stadium. Overcrowding and congestion was a frequent concern and complaint from fans attending major events during the stadium's first year of operation. Fans attending theCollege Football National Championship game reported significant delays in both entering and exiting the stadium, with some reporting wait times that exceeded 45 minutes to get out of the stadium at the completion of the game, most of which was caused because of additional security measures imposed by the US Secret Service due to the President's attendance at the game.[66]
A pedestrian bridge was planned but not originally opened when the stadium first opened. The bridge was completed in January 2019 at a cost of ~$33 million.[67] It features a serpentine like structure on both ends, and a cover over the main span with customizable LEDs. The bridge connects gameday parking lots and theVine City MARTA Station to the northwest side of the stadium and The Home Depot Backyard, allowing pedestrians to avoid crossing the busy, 6 laneNorthside Drive.
The bridge is criticized for its immense cost, originally only planned to cost $13 million, but swelling to $33 million in part to expedite construction so it would be completed forSuper Bowl LIII. However, the bridge was not open for the Super Bowl as it was deemed a security risk.[68] The bridge is also criticized for its inequity and siphoning funds from the 2016 Renew Atlanta TSPLOST; the bridge was not originally on the project lists, so other projects originally on the list had to be removed. Critics argue the original projects would have accomplished more and served more people.[69] It has been also criticized for not being ADA friendly as the ramp is too steep, and there is no elevator.[70]
On February 7, 2019, stadium officials stated that the artificial turf would be replaced prior to the Falcons' 2019 season as part of nearly $2 million in capital improvements to the stadium; stadium officials also noted that the turf would be replaced approximately every two years given the number of events, both private and public, held annually at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.[71]
For the2024 Copa América, natural grass sod was placed on top of the stadium's usual artificial turf. Following the first match of the tournament,Argentina's managerLionel Scaloni criticized the quality of the grass turf.[72]
Several reports of the roof leaking during the stadium's inaugural season caused some issues for the stadium's design team. During theCollege Football National Championship Game in January 2018, several media outlets reported a significant leak that appeared to be occurring just over the field of play near the 25-yard line.Bill Hancock, College Football Playoff Executive Director, said that he and his team had been made aware of the issue concerning water leaking from the roof and that he believed that the issue did not affect the field of play during the game. Neither team competing in the game reported any issues with the playing surface.[73]
Stadium officials clarified after the initial leaks that were reported back in October 2017 that the issue was not a "leak" but rather a "few drops of water" that were falling from the roof around isolated parts of the stadium. Officials stated that the issue was due to the fact that the roof was still not fully mechanized yet, and that the issues would be fixed before the Falcons' 2018 season. They also stated that the issues were common for newly constructed stadiums with retractable roofs.[73]
Since the retractable roof was one of the major features and design points of the stadium, some of the problems with the roof were magnified in the stadium's first year of operation. The roof, which is supposed to open in as little as 12 minutes with the push of a button, was not fully operational by the time the stadium's primary tenants, theAtlanta Falcons and theAtlanta United FC, began their regular seasons. The roof was required to be mechanically opened, which was a very time-consuming process. As such, the roof was only opened twice in its first year of use, once for an Atlanta Falcons game – aSunday Night Football game against the Green Bay Packers on September 17, 2017, and a nationally televised MLS soccer game, when the Atlanta United FC hostedToronto FC in a sold-out game of more than 70,000 fans on October 22, 2017.[74]
Falcons president Rich McKay told theAtlanta Journal-Constitution that he expected all issues with the roof to be completely resolved before the 2018 season.[75] On May 29, 2018, the roof was opened for the first time since October 2017 for construction purposes. Stadium officials stated that the roof would be open for 10 days, regardless of weather, to complete work on automating the roof. After the 10-day construction period, an unspecified time frame would be required for final commissioning work, after of which, operation of the roof would be turned over to stadium officials.[76] Work on the roof was completed on July 14, 2018.[20] On July 25, 2018, in a demonstration to members of the media, the roof was opened and closed for the first time as intended, with both procedures taking approximately eight minutes each.[77]
In December 2014, the Georgia World Congress Center's board of governors approved a resolution to raise the cost of the stadium to US$1.2 billion. The stadium was initially slated to cost US$1 billion, then rose to US$1.2 billion in October 2013.[78]
The city has agreed to contribute US$200 million in stadium bonds, but with additional tax revenues[79] and with the state of Georgia contributing US$40 million for parking expansion, public spending is expected to eclipse US$700 million.[80][81]
In January 2015, the Falcons announced the sale ofpersonal seat licenses (PSL) costing up to US$45,000 per seat, depending on the section of the stadium. The most expensive tickets are priced at US$385 per game, in addition to one-time PSL fees, for the first three years. The total revenue generated from PSL sales was $273 million.[82][83]
On August 21, 2015, theAtlanta Journal-Constitution reported thatMercedes-Benz, whose American headquarters are in Atlanta, would acquire thenaming rights for the stadium, and this was later confirmed by a press conference at the stadium site on August 24. Under the stadium deal with the city of Atlanta and the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, the Falcons organization controls the stadium's naming rights and receives all related revenue. Then-Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Steve Cannon, who would subsequently join the Falcons' organization in 2016 as CEO of AMB Group,[84] stated that the sponsorship would last 27 years, calling it the largest marketing deal in Mercedes-Benz' history, but Cannon would not disclose the full value of the deal; however,Sports Business Daily reported in February 2016 that the naming rights contract was valued at US$324 million. Mercedes-Benz also held a 10-year naming rights contract for theLouisiana Superdome signed in 2011.[85][86]
Total sponsorship sales for Mercedes-Benz Stadium have reached $900 million.[87]
While the stadium is owned by the state, it is operated by AMB Group, the parent organization of the Falcons and Atlanta United FC. All operating profits of Mercedes-Benz Stadium go to AMB Group and not to the state. In addition, AMB Group does not currently pay any property tax on the stadium.[80]
On May 19, 2015, Mercedes-Benz Stadium was awardedSuper Bowl LIII in2019, marking Atlanta's first time hosting the game sinceSuper Bowl XXXIV in 2000.[88]
The stadium would have served a neutral site for the 2022 AFC Championship on January 29, 2023, if theBuffalo Bills andKansas City Chiefs both advanced past the divisional round in the NFL playoffs, with the Chiefs serving as the home team as the AFC's top seed. The neutral site placement was arranged because of an unbalanced schedule, due to theWeek 17 game between the Bills against theCincinnati Bengals atPaycor Stadium being cancelled after Bills safetyDamar Hamlin went into life-threateningcardiac arrest on the field.[89] The Bengals would win in their Divisional matchup against the Bills (with quarterbackJoe Burrow quipping that the Bills and Chiefs 'better send those refunds (back)' after the game in reference to their upset), thus the AFC Championship would be played atArrowhead Stadium instead.[90]
On October 15, 2024, the NFL announced that the stadium will hostSuper Bowl LXII in 2028.
The stadium was scheduled to host the2020 NCAA Final Four. On March 12, 2020, the tournament was completely cancelled outright due to theCOVID-19 pandemic, though it would have likely shifted to a smaller Atlanta venue (either theState Farm Arena or theMcCamish Pavilion, home of the Final Four's host school,Georgia Tech) in any case, as the tournament was closed to spectators the day before.[91][92] The NCAA announced on August 20, 2024, that the event was rescheduled to 2031.[93]
ThePeach Bowl,Celebration Bowl,[94]SEC Championship Game, andChick-fil-A Kickoff Game[95] moved from the Georgia Dome to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the2017 season. The SEC Championship has a long-term deal with Mercedes-Benz Stadium through 2027.[96][97] On February 26, 2019, it was announced that theGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets had agreed to play one home game annually at Mercedes-Benz Stadium from 2021 through 2026.[98]
The2018 College Football Playoff National Championship was hosted by Atlanta and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In their first national championship game since 1982, theGeorgia Bulldogs were defeated in overtime by theAlabama Crimson Tide.[99] The stadium hosted the national championship again in2025, whereOhio State defeatedNotre Dame.
On December 8, 2017, the stadium hosted theGeorgia High School Association (GHSA) football championship games for Class 1A Private School and Class 3A. The remaining two championship games scheduled for that day, Class 5A and Class 6A, as well as the four games originally scheduled for the next day were postponed and relocated to campus sites due to light snow hitting Atlanta and North Georgia that weekend.[100] The 2018 GHSA football championships were held on December 11 and 12 due to Atlanta United FC hostingMLS Cup 2018 on December 8[101] as well as the2018 Celebration Bowl scheduled for December 15. In May 2019, the GHSA announced that the football finals would be moved from Mercedes-Benz Stadium toCenter Parc Stadium (a redevelopment ofTurner Field) starting in 2019, citing the higher costs of renting Mercedes-Benz Stadium compared to the former Georgia Dome.[102] The GHSA Football Championships returned to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2023, along with the GHSA Flag Football Championships playing at the stadium for the first time the same year.[103] It will also host theFlorida-Georgia football rivalry in 2026 due to renovations ofEverBank Stadium.[104]
The stadium hosted two matches during the2024 Copa América, including the opening match of the tournament.[112]
| Date | Winning Team | Result | Losing Team | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2024 | Argentina  | 2–0 |  Canada | Group A | 70,564 |
| June 27, 2024 | Panama  | 2–1 |  United States | Group C | 59,145 |
The stadium hosted six matches for the2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
| Date | Time (UTC−4) | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2025 | 15:00 | Chelsea | 2–0 | Los Angeles FC | Group D | 22,137 |
| June 19, 2025 | 15:00 | Inter Miami CF | 2–1 |  Porto | Group A | 31,783 |
| June 22, 2025 | 19:00 | Manchester City | 6–0 |  Al Ain | Group G | 40,392 |
| June 29, 2025 | 12:00 | Paris Saint-Germain | 4–0 | Inter Miami CF | Round of 16 | 65,574 |
| July 1, 2025 | 21:00 | Borussia Dortmund | 2–1 |  Monterrey | Round of 16 | 31,442 |
| July 5, 2025 | 12:00 | Paris Saint-Germain | 2–0 | Bayern Munich | Quarter-finals | 66,937 |
Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host matches during the2026 FIFA World Cup, making it one of the eleven American venues as well as one of five MLS venues to host matches.[113] During the event, the stadium will be temporarily renamed to "Atlanta Stadium" in accordance with FIFA's policy on corporate sponsored names.[114] The stadium will host eight matches: five group stage matches, one Round of 32 match, one Round of 16 match, and one semifinal match.[115]
| Date | Time (UTC−4) | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | --:-- | TBD | – | TBD | Group H | |
| June 18, 2026 | --:-- | A4 | – | A2 | Group A | |
| June 21, 2026 | --:-- | TBD | – | TBD | Group H | |
| June 27, 2026 | --:-- | TBD | – | TBD | Group K | |
| July 1, 2026 | --:-- | Winner Group L | – | 3rd Group E/H/I/J/K | Round of 32 | |
| July 7, 2026 | --:-- | Winner Match 86 | – | Winner Match 88 | Round of 16 | |
| July 15, 2026 | --:-- | Winner Match 99 | – | Winner Match 100 | Semi-finals |
Atlanta is among the cities being considered for hosting matches during the2031 Men's Rugby World Cup and2033 Women's Rugby World Cup.[116]
The stadium often accommodates major music events.
| Date | Artist | Opening act(s) | Tour / Concert name | Attendance | Revenue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2017 | Garth Brooks | Mitch Rossell Karyn Rochelle | World Tour (Garth Brooks) | N/A | N/A | First concert at the stadium. |
| May 26, 2018 | Kenny Chesney | Thomas Rhett Old Dominion Brandon Lay | Trip Around The Sun Tour Tour | 51,312/ 51,312 | $5,068,880 | |
| August 10, 2018 | Taylor Swift | Camila Cabello Charli XCX | Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour | 116,746 / 116,746 | $18,089,415 | First music act to headline two shows on a single tour at the stadium. |
| August 11, 2018 | ||||||
| August 25, 2018 | Beyoncé Jay-Z | Chloe x Halle DJ Khaled | On the Run II Tour | 105,170 / 105,170 | $14,074,692 | |
| August 26, 2018 | ||||||
| November 9, 2018 | Ed Sheeran | Snow Patrol Lauv | ÷ Tour | 50,906 / 50,906 | $5,021,395 | |
| March 30, 2019 | George Strait | Chris Stapleton Chris Janson Ashley McBryde | N/A | 55,255 / 55,255 | $11,999,961 | |
| November 6, 2021 | Metallica | N/A | 2021–2022 Tour | N/A | N/A | |
| November 11, 2021 | The Rolling Stones | Zac Brown Band | No Filter Tour | 49,915 / 49,915 | $11,125,641 | |
| May 21, 2022 | Kenny Chesney | Dan + Shay Old Dominion Carly Pearce | Here and Now Tour | 47,925 / 47,925 | $4,902,829 | |
| June 11, 2022 | Coldplay | H.E.R. | Music of the Spheres World Tour | 54,059 / 54,059 | $5,913,613 | |
| July 30, 2022 | Luke Combs | Cody Johnson Zach Bryan Morgan Wade | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| August 11, 2022 | The Weeknd | Snoh Aalegra Mike Dean | After Hours til Dawn Stadium Tour | 46,836 / 46,836 | $6,539,838 | |
| September 22, 2022 | Elton John | N/A | Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour | 47,156 / 47,156 | $7,843,802 | |
| April 28, 2023 | Taylor Swift | Beabadoobee Gracie Abrams | The Eras Tour | |||
| April 29, 2023 | ||||||
| April 30, 2023 | Muna Gayle | |||||
| May 27, 2023 | Ed Sheeran | Khalid Dylan | +–=÷× Tour | 76,335 | N/A | First concert performed in-the-round |
| August 11, 2023 | Beyoncé | – | Renaissance World Tour | 156,317 / 156,317 | $39,849,890 | Highest-grossing boxscore report in the stadium's history.[117][118][119] |
| August 12, 2023 | ||||||
| August 14, 2023 | ||||||
| September 21, 2023 | Karol G | Agudelo Young Miko | Mañana Será Bonito Tour | |||
| May 18, 2024 | Kenny Chesney Zac Brown Band | Megan Moroney Uncle Kracker | Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour | |||
| June 7, 2024 | The Rolling Stones | Ghost Hounds | Hackney Diamonds Tour | |||
| April 29, 2025 | Kendrick Lamar SZA | Mustard | Grand National Tour | |||
| May 11, 2025 | Post Malone Jelly Roll | Sierra Ferrell | Big Ass Stadium Tour | |||
| June 3, 2025 | Metallica | Pantera Suicidal Tendencies | M72 World Tour | |||
| July 10, 2025 | Beyoncé | Cowboy Carter Tour | 205,909 / 205,909 | $55,424,228 | First music act to headline four shows on a single tour at the stadium.[120] Highest-grossing artist in the stadium's history. | |
| July 11, 2025 | ||||||
| July 13, 2025 | ||||||
| July 14, 2025 | ||||||
| August 21, 2025 | The Weeknd | Playboi Carti Mike Dean | After Hours til Dawn Tour | |||
| August 27, 2026 | AC/DC | The Pretty Reckless | Power Up Tour | |||
| October 3, 2026 | Ed Sheeran | Macklemore Lukas Graham Aaron Rowe | Loop Tour |
On January 4, 2018, the stadium was the subject of the premiere episode ofBuilding Giants onScience Channel. Using footage of the construction along withCGI, the building process is explored in detail. It was noted during the episode that the heaviest truss sections were erected by the largest conventional crawler crane ever built in North America, aManitowoc Model 31000 which is rated at a capacity of 2,535 US tons (2,300 metric tons).[125]
A train horn blares after every Falcons and United score and win – a nod to Atlanta's railroad history.[126][127]
During the rollout forKanye West's 2021 albumDonda, the stadium hosted two listening parties for the album, with West living inside the stadium and working on the album for two weeks, paying $1 million per day.[128]
Major League Wiffle Ball hosted their 2023 World Series at the stadium, a year after hosting their 2022 World Series atSoFi Stadium. Unlike 2022, MLW played the series with fans in attendance, marking the first time MLW has played a World Series with fans in attendance.
Called the "halo board" by everyone involved in the project, the 360-degree screen is 58 feet tall and 1,075 feet in circumference, totaling 62,350 square feet of light-emitting diodes.
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| Preceded by | Home of theAtlanta Falcons 2017–present | Succeeded by Current |
| Preceded by | Home ofAtlanta United FC 2017–present | Succeeded by Current |
| Preceded by | Home of the College Football Playoff National Championship 2018 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by Georgia Dome | Home of theChick-Fil-APeach Bowl 2017–present | Succeeded by Current |
| Preceded by Georgia Dome | Home of theSEC Championship Game 2017–present | Succeeded by Current |
| Preceded by | Host of theSuper Bowl LIII 2019 LXII 2028 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Finals Venue 2031 | Succeeded by TBD |
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