Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a retractable roof multi-purpose stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Opened in 2017 as a replacement for the Georgia Dome, it is the home to the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL), Atlanta United FC of Major League Soccer (MLS), and an expansion team of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The stadium is owned by the state of Georgia through the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, and operated by AMB Group, the parent organization of the Falcons and Atlanta United FC. In 2016, the total cost of its construction was estimated at US$1.6 billion.

Details

Also known as:
The Benz

Operator:
AMB Sports and Entertainment Group

Capacity:
American football: 71,000 (Expandable to 75,000)
Soccer: 42,500 (Expandable to 71,000, standing room to at least 73,019)

Opened:
August 26, 2017

Tenants:
Atlanta Falcons (NFL) 2017–present
Atlanta United FC (MLS) 2017–present
Peach Bowl (NCAA) 2017–present
Celebration Bowl (NCAA) 2017–present
Aflac Kickoff Game (NCAA) 2017–present
Atlanta NWSL team (NWSL) 2028–present

2026 FIFA World Cup

Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making it one of the eleven American venues as well as one of five MLS venues to host matches. During the event, the stadium will be temporarily renamed to "Atlanta Stadium" in accordance with FIFA's policy on corporate sponsored names. The stadium will host eight matches: five group stage matches, one Round of 32 match, one Round of 16 match, and one semifinal match.