USA · FIFA World Cup 2026
Atlanta Travel Guide
Eight matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium — including Round of 16
🏟️ 1 host venue⚽ 8 matches✈️ 1 nearest airport
Host venue
About Atlanta
Atlanta hosts eight World Cup fixtures at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a striking retractable-roof venue opened in 2017. The stadium is home to MLS's Atlanta United and hosts the 2026 Round of 16 and a Round of 32 match.
Atlanta is the largest city in the Southeast and a major airline hub — many international fans will transit through Hartsfield-Jackson even if their ticket is elsewhere.
Every World Cup match in Atlanta
| # | Date | Kickoff | Match | Round | Venue | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Mon, 15 Jun 2026 | 12:00 | Spain vs Cape Verde | Group H | Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta | Compare → |
| 25 | Thu, 18 Jun 2026 | 12:00 | Czechia vs South Africa | Group A | Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta | Compare → |
| 37 | Sun, 21 Jun 2026 | 12:00 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Group H | Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta | Compare → |
| 51 | Wed, 24 Jun 2026 | 18:00 | Morocco vs Haiti | Group C | Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta | Compare → |
| 70 | Sat, 27 Jun 2026 | 19:30 | DR Congo vs Uzbekistan | Group K | Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta | Compare → |
| 80 | Wed, 1 Jul 2026 | 12:00 | Round of 32 Match 8 | R32 | Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta | Compare → |
| 95 | Tue, 7 Jul 2026 | 12:00 | Round of 16 Match 7 | R16 | Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta | Compare → |
| 102 | Wed, 15 Jul 2026 | 15:00 | Semi-Final 2 | SF | Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta | Compare → |
🏘️ Where to stay
- • Downtown / Castleberry Hill — walking distance to Mercedes-Benz, most accessible for matchday.
- • Midtown — best museums and nightlife, 5 min by MARTA.
- • Buckhead — upscale, cleaner, 15 min MARTA, best for business-travel style.
- • West Midtown — trendy warehouses-converted-to-restaurants scene.
🚆 Getting around
- • MARTA rail: GWCC/CNN Center station opens directly onto the stadium plaza.
- • From Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL): MARTA rail to Five Points in 20 min, then one stop to the stadium.
- • Matchday MARTA tickets: Breeze Card CA$12 unlimited day pass.
- • Don't drive on matchday — I-75/85 backs up for miles around kickoff.
🍽️ What to eat
- • Southern soul food — Busy Bee Cafe or Paschal's for fried chicken.
- • Ponce City Market — huge food hall with diverse cuisines, 10 min by Uber.
- • BBQ — Fox Bros. in Little Five Points for brisket and ribs.
🛡️ Safety & matchday tips
- • Mercedes-Benz Stadium has one of the lowest concessions prices in US sports — $2 hot dogs, $2 water.
- • Weather: summer in Atlanta is hot and humid; stadium roof will be closed for comfort.
- • Stick to MARTA rail routes at night; some downtown streets can feel empty after dark.
🎉 Fan zones & atmosphere
- • Centennial Olympic Park — 5 min walk from the stadium, official Fan Festival site.
- • The Battery (Braves' entertainment district) — unofficial pre-match gathering 20 min from stadium.
✈️ Nearest airports
- ATLHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (world's busiest)
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