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Atlanta Fan Travel Guide — June 2026 Tournament
Atlanta Stadium · USA
Stadium
- Stadium
- Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
- Capacity
- 75,000
- Address
- 1 AMB Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
- GPS
- 33.7554, -84.401
- Matches hosted
- 8
The venue locally known as Mercedes-Benz Stadium, operating as Atlanta Stadium during the tournament, features a unique retractable petal roof.
Match Schedule
| Date | Time (local) | Teams | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 6:00 PM ET | Group stage | Group stage |
| 2026-06-24 | 3:00 PM ET | Group stage | Group stage |
| 2026-07-07 | TBC | Round of 16 | Round of 16 |
| 2026-07-15 | TBC | Semi-finalThe other semi-final | SEMI-FINAL |
Getting to the Stadium
From the airport, step by step — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL)
- ATL Airport — take MARTA Red or Gold Line northbound from the Airport Station ($2.50, included in the airport terminal).
- Ride to GWCC/CNN Center Station (~20 min).
- Walk 5–8 minutes to the stadium.
⏱ ~30 minutes door to gate — one of the easiest in the tournament
MARTA is the smoothest airport-to-stadium connection of any 2026 host city. Buy a Breeze Card in the terminal.
ATL → Atlanta Stadium →Where to Stay
Downtown / Centennial Park
ALLWalking distance
Closest to stadium, walkable to fan zone and Coca-Cola/Aquarium attractions.
Midtown
MID15 min via MARTA
Walkable arts district, restaurants, easy MARTA access.
Buckhead
LUXURY20–25 min via MARTA
Upscale shopping, dining, quieter than downtown.
Semi-final week prices climb sharply. Downtown books out first — secure Midtown as a backup.
Hotels near Atlanta Stadium — prices rising fast →🔔 Hotel Price Alerts
Get notified when hotel prices drop in this city.
Teams playing in Atlanta:
🎉 Official Fan Zone
Centennial Olympic Park
FREE general admission. The 1996 Olympic legacy park is steps from the stadium. Giant screens, live music, World of Coca-Cola and Georgia Aquarium adjacent.
Where to Eat & Drink
🍺 Best bars to watch matches
Park Tavern
Piedmont Park
Park-side patio, big screens.
Brewhouse Café
Little Five Points
Soccer-first bar, every match on TV.
Wild Leap Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs
Craft taproom with big-game viewing.
🍕 Best food near the stadium
Ponce City Market
Old Fourth Ward
Food hall, 20+ vendors.
Krog Street Market
Inman Park
Smaller, locals-favored food hall.
🌍 Best international cuisine
Buford Highway
Northeast Atlanta
Best ethnic food corridor in the South — Korean, Mexican, Vietnamese.
Visa & Entry
ESTA required for visa-exempt international travelers — $21, esta.cbp.dhs.gov.
Weather in June/July
25–32°C, humid, afternoon thunderstorms common. Pack a small umbrella.
Local Tips
- Tipping: 18–20% in restaurants.
- MARTA Breeze Card is essential — single fares add up fast.
- Try Atlanta's hot chicken and Southern barbecue — Fox Bros and Home Grown are local favorites.
- Stadium has a retractable roof — comfortable even in summer heat.