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Atlanta

A soccer-mad Southern hub with the best stadium transit access of any US host. Atlanta United showed the country how to fill an NFL stadium for football.

The venue

Stadium

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Capacity · 71,000Location · Downtown Atlanta

Its retractable 'pinwheel' roof and downtown location make it one of the easiest venues to reach.

Getting there

Transport

  • MARTA

    The rail system stops at GWCC/CNN Center and Vine City stations, both a short walk to the stadium — use it.

  • From the airport

    A single MARTA ride connects ATL airport straight to downtown stations.

Where fans gather

Fan zones

Centennial Olympic Park

The main fan festival, right next to the stadium.

The Battery / Edgewood Ave

Popular nightlife strips for post-match celebrations.

Know before you go

Local tips

  • 01Take MARTA — driving and parking downtown on match day is not worth it.
  • 02Southern food, hot chicken, and a thriving Korean scene in Duluth await.
  • 03The stadium roof and AC make summer matches comfortable.