Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Pinwheel retractable roof opened in 2017. Best public-transit access of any US stadium on this list. Concessions famously stay cheap: $2 hot dogs, $5 beers.

Getting There

MARTA Vine City or GWCC/CNN Center stations (5 min walk)

Parking

Limited on-site, MARTA strongly recommended

Bag Policy

Clear bags only, 12"x6"x12"

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What the official site won't say

Bag policy (what gets denied vs what the rules say)

Published bag policies and what actually clears the gate are not the same document. The published WC2026 rule allows clear bags up to roughly 30cm x 23cm x 15cm, plus a small clutch. In practice, individual venue security at the larger stadiums (I watched it at Lusail in 2022 and at MetLife on a non-WC event in 2024) rejects anything opaque, anything with a metal frame, and any "clear" bag with internal pockets dense enough that the screener can't see through. Drawstring bags get waved through more often than backpack-shape clear bags of the same volume. Bring nothing you can't fit in a pocket or a single transparent zip pouch, and assume a 10 to 15 percent chance the line in front of you loses something the rulebook said was fine.

Editor's note from Sam Halloway. Not affiliated with FIFA. More about this guide .

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Matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group A

Czechia

South Africa

Jun 18 · 16:00 UTCMercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group C

Morocco

Haiti

Jun 24 · 22:00 UTCMercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group H

Spain

Cape Verde

Jun 15 · 16:00 UTCMercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group H

Spain

Saudi Arabia

Jun 21 · 16:00 UTCMercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group K

DR Congo

Uzbekistan

Jun 27 · 23:30 UTCMercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta

Round of 32

WINWinner Group L

3RD3rd Place

Jul 1 · 16:00 UTCMercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta

Round of 16

WINWinner Match 86

WINWinner Match 88

Jul 7 · 16:00 UTCMercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta

Semi-Final

WINWinner Match 99

WINWinner Match 100

Jul 15 · 19:00 UTCMercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on match day?

The best way to reach Mercedes-Benz Stadium is via MARTA Vine City or GWCC/CNN Center stations (5 min walk). Plan to arrive at least 2 hours before kickoff for security screening.

What can I bring to Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

Clear bags only, 12"x6"x12". No outside food or drinks. Sealed water bottles may be permitted — check the latest FIFA guidelines.

How early should I arrive at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

Gates typically open 2-3 hours before kickoff for World Cup matches. Arrive early to enjoy the fan zone activities outside the stadium.

Is there parking at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

Limited on-site, MARTA strongly recommended. Public transit is strongly recommended for World Cup matches due to heavy traffic.

Where should I stay near Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

Look for hotels in Atlanta near the transit lines that serve the stadium. Book early — World Cup accommodation fills up months in advance.

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