Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta, Georgia · United States
Capacity
71,000
Opened
2017
Location
Downtown Atlanta, GA
To ATL
12 miles
Roof
Retractable petal (8 panels)
WC Highlight
Hosted Super Bowl LIII
About Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia is one of the most architecturally magnificent sports venues on the planet and a showpiece of FIFA World Cup 2026. Home to both the Atlanta Falcons NFL franchise and Atlanta United FC — one of the fastest-growing MLS clubs — this 71,000-seat stadium opened in 2017 and immediately set new global standards for stadium design. Its iconic eight-panel retractable "petal" roof opens like a camera aperture, while the world's largest 360-degree halo video board circles the interior in stunning detail. MBS hosted Super Bowl LIII in 2019 and the College Football Playoff Championship. Atlanta's warm summer climate and vibrant international food and music scene make it a compelling World Cup host city.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium is considered one of the finest sports venues in the world. Its revolutionary eight-panel retractable "petal" roof opens like a camera aperture in approximately eight minutes. The 360-degree video halo board — the largest in the world — circles the interior above the upper deck.
Venue History
Mercedes-Benz Stadium is considered one of the finest sports venues in the world. Its revolutionary eight-panel retractable "petal" roof opens like a camera aperture in approximately eight minutes. The 360-degree video halo board — the largest in the world — circles the interior above the upper deck.
Opened
2017
Home Team
Atlanta Falcons (NFL) & Atlanta United FC (MLS)
Surface
Natural grass (Shaw Sports Turf for WC)
World Cup 2026 Matches at MBS Atlanta
Match Schedule
8 total matchesGroup Stage
Five group stage matches in the stunning MBS petal-roof arena
Round of 32
Two first-round knockout matches
Round of 16
One Round of 16 match
Quarter-final
One quarter-final match
Fixture List
Cameroon vs Jordan
Group H, Matchday 1Mon, Jun 15, 2026 at 18:00 local time
Ecuador vs Ghana
Group K, Matchday 1Tue, Jun 16, 2026 at 18:00 local time
Brazil vs Jordan
Group H, Matchday 2Mon, Jun 22, 2026 at 21:00 local time
Türkiye vs Ghana
Group K, Matchday 2Wed, Jun 24, 2026 at 21:00 local time
Brazil vs Cameroon
Group H, Matchday 3Sun, Jun 28, 2026 at 18:00 local time
Türkiye vs Ecuador
Group K, Matchday 3Tue, Jun 30, 2026 at 21:00 local time
1st Group G vs 3rd (J/K/L)
Round of 32Sun, Jul 5, 2026 at 17:00 local time
Winner R32 M13 vs Winner R32 M14
Round of 16Wed, Jul 15, 2026 at 17:00 local time
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Location & Access
Nearby Airports
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) — 12 miles
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Getting to MBS Atlanta
MARTA Rail
MARTA's West End station (Green/Blue Line) is a short walk from Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Trains run from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to downtown in about 20 minutes. This is the recommended option — MARTA provides frequent match-day services.
From ATL Airport
MARTA Gold/Red Line from the airport to Five Points station, then switch to Blue/Green Line to the stadium area. Total journey: approximately 35 minutes. Quick, cheap and avoids traffic.
Atlanta Streetcar
The Atlanta Streetcar connects Centennial Olympic Park area to Sweet Auburn district. Useful for reaching the stadium from nearby hotels and tourist areas in downtown Atlanta.
Car / Rideshare
Via I-20 or I-75/I-85. Multiple parking decks adjacent to the stadium. Rideshare drop-off at designated zones on Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Atlanta traffic can be significant — allow extra time.
Visitor Tips
- Use official match-day transport guidance for Atlanta; arrival windows and drop-off zones can change by fixture.
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) — 12 miles is the practical airport starting point for most visiting fans.
- Covered or retractable-roof seating makes weather less disruptive, but security queues still happen outdoors.
- Book refundable hotels early and confirm transit options again after FIFA publishes final match operations.
Interesting Facts
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium opened in 2017 and will host 8 World Cup 2026 matches.
- The venue capacity is listed at 71,000 for major events before FIFA match configuration.
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium is considered one of the finest sports venues in the world. Its revolutionary eight-panel retractable "petal" roof opens like a camera aperture in approximately eight minutes. The 360-degree video halo board — the largest in the world — circles the interior above the upper deck.
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