Center Parc Stadium

The stadium is at 755 Hank Aaron Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30315, immediately south of downtown near the I-75/I-85 corridor. Hank Aaron Drive, Georgia Avenue, Pollard Boulevard and Fulton Street frame the site. Major-event traffic and campus construction can close approaches several hours before kickoff.

Driving & Parking

• From I-75/85
  Use the route specified on the parking purchase. A navigation app may direct drivers toward a closed Georgia Avenue turn.
• Convocation Center Deck
  Georgia State's latest guide identifies this deck for prepaid and day-of public parking. Buying in advance reduces both price uncertainty and the risk of arriving after inventory is exhausted.
• Construction changes
  The former Green Lot was closed for construction in the 2025–26 operating plan. Do not rely on an older parking map or a memory from Turner Field.
• Donor parking
  Panther Athletic Club inventory is assigned in Summerhill A and along Georgia Avenue based on giving priority. These are credentialed areas, not general cash lots.
• Accessible parking
  Summerhill A includes designated accessible inventory. Contact the ticket office before the game because construction can change the closest route and golf-cart pattern.
• Student parking
  The Blue Lot and Convocation Center Deck serve students displaying the required Panther ID or event credential under the current plan.
• Street parking
  Observe signs, avoid private lots and never assume a space used for a previous game remains legal.

Public Transit

• MARTA Rapid A
  The current bus-rapid-transit line runs on Hank Aaron Drive and directly serves Center Parc Stadium, connecting the venue with Five Points and Georgia State rail stations downtown.
• Frequency
  MARTA publishes roughly 12-minute daytime weekend service and 20-minute service after 9 p.m. Check the game date for construction or special-event adjustments.
• Rail connection
  From the airport or Midtown, take the Red or Gold line downtown and transfer to Rapid A.
• Panther Express
  Georgia State's student shuttle drops riders at Gate 8 before games and picks them up in the Red Lot behind Yugo afterward. It is restricted to students.
• Load the fare
  Put value on the Breeze card or app before joining the postgame queue, and save the correct downtown-bound platform location.

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

• No fixed athletics zone
  The current stadium guide does not publish a dedicated rideshare compound. Select a staffed outer edge of Summerhill beyond road closures rather than Gate 8 or Victory Plaza.
• Georgia Avenue closures
  The street has closed as early as four hours before kickoff for prior games. A restaurant on the open portion of Georgia Avenue can be a better meeting landmark than the stadium address.
• Postgame walk
  Move into the commercial district before requesting the ride, staying on lighted sidewalks and away from interstate ramps.
• Transit alternative
  Rapid A can carry riders into downtown for a less congested pickup. That option is often faster than waiting beside Hank Aaron Drive during the first release wave.

The core Georgia State sequence centers on Victory Plaza. Tailgates build in surrounding lots, Panther Walk crosses the plaza two hours before kickoff and students funnel through Gate 8. Summerhill's compact restaurant row makes it possible to combine a neighborhood meal with the official pregame without moving the car.

Tailgating

• Victory Plaza
  The brick plaza hosts Panther Walk, sponsor activities and selected university gatherings. It is the best first stop for visitors who do not have an established parking-lot tailgate.
• Panther Walk
  Two hours before kickoff, the team proceeds through Victory Plaza toward the stadium. Arrive early enough to stand behind the event barriers before the route closes.
• Summerhill A and Georgia Avenue
  These donor-controlled areas offer the closest formal tailgating. Access follows the current Panther Athletic Club credential.
• Student organizations
  Registered organizations tailgate along Georgia Avenue under a separate registration process that opens before each game. The university may supply support to the first approved groups.
• Alcohol limits
  Adults may consume permitted beverages in authorized parking and plaza tailgate areas, but outside alcohol cannot enter the stadium. Public streets and neighboring businesses remain subject to city rules.
• Urban courtesy
  Keep grills, tents and games within the assigned footprint, preserve fire lanes and clean the space.

Pregame Bars & Restaurants

• Wood's Chapel BBQ
  At 85 Georgia Avenue SE, the stadium's 2025 suite-catering partner serves brisket, pulled pork, smoked wings and Southern sides with a large patio.
• Halfway Crooks Beer
  The brewery at 60 Georgia Avenue SE offers low-ABV Belgian-inspired beer, burgers, bar snacks and a shaded biergarten. It is one of the easiest pregame stops in the neighborhood.
• Little Bear
  This inventive New American restaurant on Georgia Avenue uses a constantly changing seasonal menu. Reserve for a more deliberate Friday dinner rather than a rushed kickoff meal.
• BOCA
  The neighborhood Mexican restaurant serves tacos, guacamole, margaritas and cocktails on a patio, fitting the casual game-day flow.
• Georgia Avenue district
  The commercial strip is a short walk north and offers a clear rideshare meeting area after the gate crowd thins.

• Panther Walk
  The team arrival through Victory Plaza is the central pregame ritual. The band, cheerleaders and Pounce gather with fans two hours before kickoff.
• Blue and white
  Georgia State's young football culture leans on a strong color identity. Promotional games may add whiteouts or Homecoming themes, so check the week's announcement.
• Pounce
  The blue panther mascot circulates through Victory Plaza, the student section and children's programming. Pounce's Kids Club is aimed at fans age 10 and younger.
• Marching Band
  The Georgia State University Marching Band supplies the stadium's college identity inside a structure that spent two decades hosting professional baseball.
• Student Gate 8
  Students claim tickets through the Panther Involvement Network and enter only at Gate 8. Their north-end concentration produces the game's most sustained energy.
• Olympic anniversary identity
  For 2026, Georgia State renamed season-ticket areas Gold, Silver and Bronze in recognition of the Centennial Olympic Games' 30th anniversary.

• Olympic cauldron and rings
  The 1996 cauldron and Olympic symbols remain immediately north of the stadium site, a visible reminder of the opening and closing ceremonies held here.
• Three-stage architecture
  Olympic sections were removed for Turner Field, then a football grandstand rose in the former outfield. The angles are unlike a purpose-built bowl.
• Former third-base orientation
  Petit Field lies along the old third-base line, allowing longtime Braves fans to read pieces of the baseball layout from their football seat.
• Atlanta skyline
  Upper areas and open corners provide downtown views, connecting the game to Georgia State's urban-campus identity.
• 1913 Promenade
  The interior promenade near the main fan entrance has hosted the Georgia State bookstore, food trucks and special-event activations.
• Multipurpose legacy
  Beyond Panthers football, the venue has staged concerts, commencements, high-school championships, festivals and film productions.

History & Notable Moments

• Centennial Olympics (1996)
  Muhammad Ali lit the cauldron during the opening ceremony, and the 85,000-seat stadium hosted ceremonies and track and field.
• Turner Field opens (1997)
  After conversion, the Braves defeated the Chicago Cubs 5–4 in the first major-league game at the ballpark.
• Braves finale (2016)
  Atlanta closed its 20-season Turner Field run with a 1–0 victory over Detroit.
• Georgia State debut (2017)
  A crowd of 24,333 attended the first Panther game in the football conversion, a 17–10 Tennessee State victory.
• First Panther home win (2017)
  Georgia State defeated South Alabama 21–13 for its first victory in the new stadium.
• Foo Fighters concert (2018)
  The sold-out show demonstrated how quickly the reused building could move beyond its baseball and football identities.
• Center Parc naming (2020)
  A 15-year, $21 million agreement established the current stadium name while preserving Petit Field.

Georgia State operates a 25,000-seat football configuration within the larger surviving structure. The home sideline is west, students gather in the north end and the repurposed club and suite levels retain some of Turner Field's premium infrastructure. The 2026 Gold, Silver and Bronze labels change pricing categories rather than the underlying geography, so consult the current chart.

• West home sideline
  This is the conventional home seating area and the best choice for fans who want to sit among Panther season-ticket holders.
• North student section
  Students use Gate 8 and concentrate behind the end zone. Expect standing, band sound and high participation.
• East-side seating
  These sections face the home sideline and expose more of the building's converted-baseball geometry. Visiting allocations may shift by opponent.
• Club Level
  Indoor access and elevated sightlines make the club the most comfortable conventional premium option, especially for hot or wet Atlanta dates.
• Luxury suites
  Former baseball premium spaces support football hospitality and require the proper suite credential; catering orders are separate and due well ahead of game day.
• Gold, Silver and Bronze
  The 2026 names honor the Olympic origin. Confirm the section rather than assuming every “Gold” seat has club access.
• Accessible seating
  Wheelchair and companion inventory is available throughout the facility. Advance arrangements through the ticket office are strongly preferred; game-day exchanges depend on availability.

Premier Events manages concessions. Open inventory depends on attendance, so buy near occupied west and north areas rather than walking toward a closed deck.

• Main concourse stands
  Standard football food, snacks, soft drinks and water are sold around the occupied bowl.
• Portable alcohol points
  Beer, wine and liquor are available at selected stands and carts to guests with valid identification. General-public sales end at the beginning of the fourth quarter.
• 1913 Promenade trucks
  Food trucks have supplemented fixed stands during special games and events, particularly near the main entrance.
• Wood's Chapel suite catering
  The Summerhill barbecue restaurant served as the preferred 2025 partner for in-suite orders. Catering applies only to suites and required ordering two weeks before game day.
• Cashless preparation
  Bring a card or mobile wallet and purchase before halftime. Open counter locations can vary with the day's crowd plan.
• Empty clear bottle
  Outside food and drinks are prohibited, but the current rules allow an empty, reusable, clear, non-glass water bottle.

• Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags may not exceed 12 by 6 by 12 inches.
• A one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag is permitted as an alternative.
• One small non-clear clutch no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches may accompany the approved clear bag.
• Medical and special-needs bags are exceptions after inspection. Arrange unusual equipment with guest services before game day.
• All backpacks and noncompliant purses are prohibited. The current guide does not promise a secure bag-check service, so return disallowed items to the vehicle.
• Outside food, aerosol cans, bottles, cans, coolers, umbrellas, chairs, booster seats, strollers and artificial noisemakers are prohibited. Empty reusable clear non-glass water bottles are allowed.
• Signs must be no larger than 3 by 2 feet and cannot use hard poles or sticks. Cameras may not have lenses longer than three inches under the current policy.
• All bags are searched, smoking and vaping are prohibited, and reentry is not allowed after the ticket has been scanned.