Mercedes-Benz Stadium

The stadium sits in downtown Atlanta, part of the stadium district that also includes State Farm Arena and Centennial Olympic Park. The downtown location makes it accessible from throughout the metro area, with excellent MARTA transit connections and multiple parking options.

Driving & Parking

• Driving
  • From the North (I-75/85 Southbound)
    Take Exit 249C (Williams St). Proceed straight on Williams St, then turn right onto Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd NW. Turn left onto Northside Drive NW or Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW to reach northern and western parking areas
  • From the South (I-75/85 Northbound)
    Take Exit 249D (Spring St). Follow Spring St as it veers left to become Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW. Turn left onto Andrew Young International Blvd NW or Marietta St NW to access eastern parking structures
  • From the East (I-20 Westbound)
    Take Exit 56B (Windsor St/Spring St). Turn right onto Ted Turner Drive SW, then turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW to access southern or eastern parking
  • From the West (I-20 Eastbound)
    Take Exit 56B (Windsor St/Spring St). Turn left onto Ted Turner Drive SW, then turn left onto Mitchell St SW or Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW to approach the southern stadium lots.
• Parking
  • Official Lots
    All 11 of the official lots surrounding the stadium require pre-purchase through JustPark, the official parking partner of the stadium. The capacity for these lots is relatively small and early purchase is encouraged. Tailgating is allowed in the surface lots (Blue, Yellow, Northgate, Lot 17, EY Lot) but not in any of the multi-level garages (all Decks). The Home Depot Backyard is the primary tailgating area next to the stadium.
  • Private Parking
    Additional private parking is available within about a mile from the stadium with South Downtown and the Centennial Olympic park areas being popular options.
• Tailgating Supplies
  For tailgaters needing to stock up, Publix Super Market at Summerhill is a nearby grocery option. Walmart Neighborhood Market offers groceries and essentials. For beverages, Mac's Beer & Wine/Midtown Liquor has been serving the community since 1987, and Tower Beer, Wine & Spirits in Buckhead offers extensive selections. Total Wine & More has locations throughout the metro area including Perimeter and Brookhaven.

Public Transit

• Two MARTA stations service the stadium with the Vine City stop on the west side of the stadium and SEC District on the east. Both of these stations are on the Blue and Green Lines which run east-west and serve nearby suburbs such as Decatur and Westhaven. The Red and Gold Lines run north-south from Doraville and Sandy Springs through downtown to the Airport. The main transfer station from the Red & Gold Lines to the Blue & Green is at the Five Points Station.

Rideshare

• There are two designated rideshare zones near the stadium: GWCC Bus Lane C on Northside Dr. north of the stadium and Broad St. between Trinity and MItchell St. to the south.

The downtown Atlanta area surrounding Mercedes-Benz Stadium offers a vibrant pregame scene, with Centennial Olympic Park District providing a walkable entertainment corridor filled with bars, restaurants, and attractions.

Pregame Bars & Restaurants

• Wild Leap Atlanta ⎸ Brewery ⎸ Distillery
  This multi-level space is just steps from the stadium. They offer craft beer, wine, and spirits along with unique food offerings. The spacious beer hall is perfect for groups and features multiple levels for socializing and game watching.
• STATS Brewpub
  This multi-level sports bar features 70+ screens and seven independent audio zones. The brewery crafts its own beers and the industrial chic vibe with exposed brick and steel creates a unique atmosphere.
• Der Biergarten
  This authentic German beer garden serves classic German favorites like bratwurst, schnitzel, and soft pretzels, along with a wide selection of German beers.
• Park Bar
  This local bar is a neighborhood favorite with a relaxed atmosphere and is perfect for a casual pregame drink.
• Busy Bee Cafe
  This legendary Atlanta soul food restaurant has been celebrated for nearly 80 years of Southern tradition. Established in 1947, it's featured in Southern Living as "The South's Best Soul Food" for Georgia. Famous for fried chicken, it's a cultural landmark and takeout only.
• Twin Smokers BBQ
  Located in the Centennial Park District, BBQ spot features regionally inspired smoked meats, fresh sides, craft beer, and strong cocktails.
• The Municipal Market
  This historic food hall opened in 1924 and is Atlanta's original food hall. Also known as the Sweet Auburn Curb Market, it features over 20 vendors selling everything from fresh produce to soul food, Afro-Caribbean fare, pizza, and street tacos. It's a cultural landmark in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood.
• Ted's Montana Grill
  Old West-style steakhouse chain known for its burgers & chops made from bison.

Neighborhood Attractions

• Georgia Aquarium
  The largest aquarium in the U.S. with over 11 million gallons of water and thousands of animals including whale sharks, beluga whales, and manta rays.
• World of Coca-Cola
  Showcasing the history of Coca-Cola with interactive exhibits and beverage samples from around the world. Visitors can explore the secret vault housing the legendary formula and view over 1,200 rare artifacts.
• National Center for Civil and Human Rights
  a museum dedicated to the civil rights movement in the United States and the global human rights movement. It features immersive exhibits including the Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Collection.
• College Football Hall of Fame
  Featuring a three story helmet wall with over 760 schools, historical artifacts, and the Hall of Fame rotunda.

• Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame
  Located on the sidewalks of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Northside Drive, immediately adjacent to the stadium this outdoor installation honors trailblazing Black musicians, group acts, and entertainment moguls with permanent bronze sidewalk medallions.
• The Falcon Sculpture
  Located on the east side of the stadium near Gate 3 this 41.5 feet tall sculpture by Gábor Miklós Szőke clutches a 13-foot bronze football in its talons
• The Soccer Ball Sculpture
  Located near the North entrance and created by Studio Roso, it is a mirror-faceted installation standing 35 feet high to commemorate the stadium's MLS co-tenant, Atlanta United.
• The Kinetic Roof
  The stadium's eight panel retractable roof is unique in the NFL, opening outward from the center rather than sliding side-to-side. The roof can fully open in about 10 minutes and provides natural light and ventilation during events.
• The Halo Board
  A 360-degree, high definition screen built directly into the roof structure. Standing 58 feet tall and stretching 1,075 feet in circumference, it remains one of the largest video boards in professional sports.
• The 100 Yard Club & Ring of Honor Members
  Located on the 300-level concourse. This public gathering area is designed to match the exact dimensions of the playing field below, complete with yard markers on the flooring and custom hash-mark lighting overhead. The walls and pillars feature large graphics of franchise legends. This is also the main commemoration of the 13 members of the team's Ring of Honor
• The SCAD Art Collection
  Distributed throughout the public concourses and private suites. The collection comprises over 180 original artworks from dozens of local and international artists, capturing themes of sport, community, and Atlanta history.
• LEED Platinum Certification
  Mercedes-Benz Stadium was the first major sports stadium to achieve LEED Platinum certification, showcasing its commitment to sustainability with energy efficient systems, water conservation, and recycling programs.

• Dirty Birds Nest
  Located in Section 134. This is an exclusive, general admission fan zone reserved strictly for passionate Falcons supporters. Seating within the section is completely unreserved, and non-stop standing, chanting, and loud cheering are expected to create a definitive home-field advantage. Tickets to this section are sold on a season long basis.
• Sports Illustrated Lounge
  Located on the 300-level concourse. This is a premium all-inclusive club space that offers high end food, beverage, and lounge seating without requiring a lower-bowl sideline ticket. Tickets for this social section are sold on a season long basis.
• Loge Boxes
  Semi-private premium seating arrays near the corners on the 100-Level designed for smaller parties of 4 to 6 guests, featuring inclusive food, non-alcoholic drinks, and private monitors.
• Gallagher’s Lounge at Molly B’s
  Located near Gate 2 on the 100-level concourse. On Falcons game days, this modern southern inspired restaurant operates strictly as a private, premium club featuring an all-inclusive culinary marketplace and views overlooking the field.
• AT&T Lofts
  Located on the 200-level mezzanine. These spaces function as a hybrid between a luxury suite and an upscale lounge, designed for smaller groups or individual premium ticket buyers looking for private tables, inclusive dining, and lounge amenities.
• Mercedes-Benz Club
  Located on the South sideline. This space is exclusively accessible to ticket holders in sections 108C, 109C, 110C, 111C, and 112C. It features private lounge access, upscale dining, bars, and a ground level patio located directly behind the Falcons' team bench.
  • AMG Lounge
    An ultra-premium, all-inclusive club nested inside the Mercedes-Benz Club. It is reserved strictly for ticket holders in the lowest rows of sections 109C–111C.
• Delta Sky360 Club
  Located on the North sideline. This club is exclusively accessible to ticket holders in sections 126C, 127C, 128C, 129C, and 130C. It mirrors the South side layout, providing a private lounge and on field patio access directly behind the visiting team's bench.
  • Truist Club
    An ultra-premium, all-inclusive private club nested inside the Delta Sky360° Club, reserved strictly for the lowest rows of sections 127C–129C.
• Maybach On-Field Terraces
  Located directly on the field level in the south end zone corners. Offering an ultra-premium, on-turf experience with all-inclusive luxury catering and a dedicated bar right next to the action.
• Delta Sky360° On-Field Terraces
  Located on the field level in the north end zone corners. Mirroring the Maybach setup, these premium spaces provide on-field ticket holders with dedicated luxury seating directly behind the end zone boundary lines
• Luxury Suites
  There are 4 levels of suites in the stadium
  • Field Level Suites
    Positioned directly at turf level behind the end zones and adjacent to the player tunnels. These suites place guests at ground level, and feature private, climate-controlled indoor spaces that open directly out to premium padded seats right on the field boundary.
  • Centennial & Gullwing Level Suites
    Positioned directly above the 100-level lower bowl seating structure. This represents the lowest traditional elevated suite ring in the stadium. These suites offer an optimal balance of a wide angle field view while remaining physically close to the lower bowl atmosphere. They accommodate mid-to-large group sizes with premium indoor/outdoor seating configurations.
  • Global Payments Level Suites
    Located on the mid-level suite ring (the 200-level suite tier). These traditional suites ring most of the bowl and feature standard luxury amenities with private bar and dining areas.
  • Gallagher Level Suites
    Situated on the highest suite ring (the 300-level suite tier), positioned directly below the upper grandstands. This tier offers a bird's eye view of the entire stadium layout and the Halo Board. These suites provide the same interior luxury, private catering, and high end finishes as the lower tiers but at a different sightline perspective.

Specialty Food

• Fresh Mex
  (Sections 105, 125, 305, 340) A Mexican-American concept centered on loaded nachos and tacos. Highlights include Stadium Nachos with birria beef, Big Barbacoa Nachos, Chicken Tinga Nachos, Birria Beef Tacos, Chicken Tinga Tacos, and cinnamon-sugar churros.
• Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks
  (Section 107) An Atlanta-born cheesesteak favorite serving chopped seasoned ribeye with white American and provolone cheese. Signature choices include the Beef Cheesesteak, Beef Cheesesteak with Onions, seasoned fries, and Fries with Whiz.
• Papi’s Cuban Grill
  (Sections 107, 330) An Atlanta-based Cuban concept centered on Papi’s signature Rey’s Cuban Sandwich, made with roast pork, ham, Swiss, mustard, pickles, and Papi’s sauce. Beef and chicken empanadas and plantain chips round out the compact menu.
• West Nest by Westside Works
  (Sections 115, 124, 324; Section 124 open Sundays only) A locally rooted Atlanta chicken concept specializing in wings and crispy chicken. Look for Dirty Bird Wings with house seasoning, jumbo wings with maple-buffalo sauce or lemon-pepper seasoning, hand breaded chicken tenders, wings and fries, and a Cajun Crispy Chicken Sandwich at Section 324.
• El Santo Gallo
  (Sections 116, 342) A street taco concept serving Carne Asada Tacos and Al Pastor Tacos, along with guacamole and chips. It is a straightforward alternative to the stadium’s larger nacho and burrito concepts.
• Irie Mon Caribbean Café
  (Sections 116, 208) One of the stadium’s most distinctive meals, serving Jamaican and Caribbean comfort food. Highlights include Oxtails with rice and plantains or cabbage, Jerk Chicken with rice and peas, Rasta Pasta with jerk chicken or shrimp, and Jamaican Patties.
• SO:KO:ME – Hibachi
  (Sections 116, 221) Japanese inspired stand built around hibachi bowls. The main choices include a Chicken Hibachi Bowl with vegetables, fried rice, and yum-yum sauce, a Vegetable Hibachi Bowl, and pan seared beef and vegetable dumplings.
• Gyro Portable
  (Sections 117, 226) A Mediterranean and Greek inspired portable serving Gyros, Chicken Shawarma, Hummus, Tzatziki, and Pita Chips.
• Hot Press Express Cart
  (Sections 121, 200 Sky Bridge, 307, 348) A grilled cheese and hot sandwich concept featuring traditional and more creative handhelds. The signature item is the French Dip Grilled Cheese with roast beef, caramelized onions, Swiss, and au jus, along with Classic Grilled Cheese, a basil-pesto Vegan Melt, and Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla.
• The Mac Shac Cart
  (Sections 122, 238, 320) A customizable mac and cheese concept offering traditional and loaded varieties. Highlights include Cheeseburger Mac, Buffalo Chicken Mac, BBQ Pork Burnt Ends Mac, customizable mac with assorted toppings, and a dedicated Vegan Mac & Cheese option.
• Molly B’s
  (Section 133) A more upscale stadium food stop notable for seafood and elevated handhelds. Signature offerings include a New England Lobster Roll, Shrimp Po’Boy, and oversized 24-ounce “BIG” Pretzel served with Dijon mustard and beer cheese.
• Williamson Bros. BBQ
  (Sections 136, 238, 329) This longtime Georgia barbecue restaurant serves Smoked BBQ Nachos with your choice of smoked chicken or pork, a BBQ Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich, and a BBQ Smoked Pulled Chicken Sandwich at all three locations. Section 136 expands the menu with Smoked Wings and Smoked BBQ Brisket Nachos.
• WNB Factory
  (Section 218) A burger and wing concept featuring steakburgers and sauced wings. Highlights include the Double Double Steakburger with bacon and American cheese and wings available in flavors such as Mild, Hot, Lemon Pepper, Korean BBQ, and Kick’in Bourbon.
• Taffer’s Tavern
  (Section 223) A tavern style specialty food concept offering more substantial fare than the stadium’s basic grill stands. Highlights include the All-American Cheeseburger with fries and a Hot Chicken Sandwich with chipotle aioli and slaw.
• Farm Burger
  (Section 245) An Atlanta-founded burger concept built around locally sourced ingredients. The signature No. 1 FB Burger features Georgia grass fed beef, aged white cheddar, caramelized onions, and Farm Burger sauce, while FB Fries come with spicy garlic, local herbs, and Parmesan.
• Roti
  (Section 314) A Mediterranean option with lighter fare than many stadium stands. Choices include a Za’atar Chicken Rice Bowl, Roti Chicken Sandwich, Veggie Hummus Wrap, and Greek salads.
• Molly B’s Grill Stand
  (Section 338) The grill counterpart to Molly B’s focuses on burgers and chicken. Its standout item is the Freddie Burger, a double beef patty topped with black pepper bacon, Gruyère, pickled Fresno peppers, and Falcon sauce.

Stadium Classics

• ATL Fan Fare / Fan Fare Express
  (Sections 105, 116, 205, 246, 308, 322, 342) Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s primary value-oriented concessions concept, built around affordable stadium basics. Expect the $2 Classic Hot Dog, Chili Cheese Dog, cheese Nachos, Pretzels, Popcorn, snacks, Vegan Smokehouse Sausage, and a Quinoa Bowl; Section 246 operates as an Express location with a streamlined grab and go selection.
• Moe’s Southwest Grill
  (Section 113) A familiar build-your-own Mexican chain centered on burritos and nachos with chicken, beef, or vegetables, along with rice, beans, cheese, and salsa.
• Capital Crust Pizza
  (Sections 115, 131, 214, 230, 338) The stadium’s primary pizza concept, serving cheese, pepperoni, sausage, and veggie pizza by the slice or as whole pies. Also look for roasted-garlic Parmesan Garlic Knots and a Meatball Hoagie with marinara and provolone; the hoagie is not offered at the 200 Level locations.
• Michelob Ultra Grill
  (Section 118) A larger grill concept serving crispy chicken tenders and fries, a Classic Cheeseburger, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Black Bean Veggie Burger, Wraps, Salads, and a Quinoa Bowl. It also carries a broader than average beverage selection.
• Auntie Anne’s
  (Section 121) Soft pretzel specialist offering Original, Cinnamon Sugar, and Pepperoni Pretzels, pretzel nuggets, and an all beef Pretzel Dog.
• ATL MRKT
  (Section 123) A grab and go market combining stadium classics, snacks, lighter options, and packaged beverages. Food includes Mini Corn Dogs, the $2 Classic Hot Dog, cheese Nachos, a Blackened Chicken Wrap, Quinoa Bowl, Caesar Salad, Kettle Popcorn, and other snacks.
• Chick-fil-A
  (Section 123; closed Sundays) The familiar Atlanta-founded chicken chain serves its Chicken Sandwich, Nuggets, Waffle Fries, and Waffle Chips. Desserts include milkshakes, Icedream, and brownies. As with all its locations this is not open on Sundays and therefore is only an option on Thursday and Monday night games.
• ATL Grill
  (Sections 133, 210, 234, 347) The stadium’s standard grill concept, centered on Classic Cheeseburgers, Bacon Cheeseburgers, Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, and Chicken Tenders with fries. A black bean Veggie burger is also available.
• Tailgate Grill
  (Section 311) A traditional stadium food stand featuring a Classic Cheeseburger, Classic Hot Dog, Chicken Tenders, and fries, along with popcorn, candy, and ice-cream novelties.
• Gridiron Pizza
  (Section 312) A personal pizza concept offering cheese, pepperoni, and rotating specialty personal pizzas, along with Garlic Knots and a Meatball Hoagie with marinara and provolone. Candy, popcorn, and ice cream novelties are also available.

Dessert

Candy, popcorn, and ice cream novelties are available at many general food stands throughout the stadium in addition to the specialty stands.

• Bruster’s
  (Sections 104, 124, 221, 246, 303, 322, 334) Ice cream stands throughout the stadium offering Bruster’s ice cream in cups, waffle cones, and waffle bowls.
• Miss D’s Popcorn
  (Sections 104, 326) A sweets and snacks stand offering gourmet popcorn, candied pecans, candy apples, cotton candy, and pralines.
• Dippin’ Dots
  (Sections 113, 126, 216, 226) The classic “Ice Cream of the Future” comes in assorted flavors including cookie dough, cookies & cream, brownie batter, chocolate, vanilla, rainbow ice, and banana split, along with frozen lemonade.
• Popcorn Remix
  (Sections 116, 214, 307) A specialty popcorn concept offering gourmet flavored popcorn in regular and large portions.
• Edible
  (Sections 117, 122) A dedicated dessert concept built around oversized layered sweets and fresh fruit. Signature items include the Double Cheesecake Stacker, Cheesecake & Brownie Stacker, and Strawberry Cups served with cream or chocolate sauce.
• Shuga Zone
  (Sections 118, 226, 349) The stadium’s most elaborate dedicated dessert concept. Highlights include S’mores Nachos, Peach Cobbler Funnel Cake Fries, and Funnel Cake Fries.
• Chick-fil-A Desserts
  (Section 123; closed Sundays) Offers milkshakes, Icedream cups, and brownies in addition to the regular Chick-fil-A menu.
• Frios Gourmet Pops
  (100 Level) A grab and go dessert option devoted to assorted gourmet frozen pops.
• Roti Desserts
  (Section 314) Offers dessert items including Double Cheesecake Stackers, Cheesecake & Brownie Stackers, and strawberry cups.

Craft Beer

Standard domestic and premium beer is available at many food stands, markets, and beverage portables throughout Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Local and craft beer is more concentrated at specific locations.

• ATL MRKT / AT&T PERCH MKT / DRNK MKT
  (Sections 107, 123, 220) These grab and go market concepts offer Local Georgia Craft Beer alongside premium and domestic canned beer, seltzers, canned cocktails, and canned wine.
• SweetWater Bar / SweetWater Portables
  (Sections 110, 206, 216, 308, 328, 347) Dedicated SweetWater branded bars and beer portables provide one of the stadium’s most prominent craft beer destinations, with multiple locations throughout the concourses. Beer selections can vary by location. The bars also carry seltzers, cocktails, and other alcoholic beverages.
• Michelob Ultra Grill
  (Section 118) Although primarily a food and beverage grill, this location specifically offers Local Georgia Craft Beer in addition to premium and domestic draft or canned beer, seltzers, and canned cocktails.
• Column Beer Portable
  (Section 135) A beer focused portable with a selection of packaged beer. The craft beer selection can vary.
• Wicked Weed Bar
  (Sections 232, 342) A full service bar branded for Asheville based (And Anheuser owned) Wicked Weed Brewing and one of the stadium’s craft beer oriented destinations. Beer selections can vary by location and event, while cocktails and wine are also available.

Cocktails & Liquor

Canned cocktails are available at many food stands, markets, and drink portables throughout the stadium. For bartender made drinks, the stadium has numerous branded full service bars and smaller cocktail bar portables spread across the concourses.

• Full Service Stadium Bars
  (Sections 106, 114, 119, 124, 132, 206, 216, 232, 242, 247, 310, 313, 323, 328, 336, 339, 342) Full service bars are located throughout the stadium under a variety of promoted beer and liquor brand names, but their core offerings are generally similar. Expect premium and well spirits available as singles or doubles, canned cocktails, beer, wine, and, at many locations, souvenir frozen cocktails; exact beer, spirit, canned cocktail, wine, and frozen drink selections can vary slightly by location.
• ATL MRKT / AT&T PERCH MKT / DRNK MKT
  (Sections 107, 123, 220) These grab and go markets carry canned cocktails and Melograno craft cocktails in addition to beer and canned wine. They are best suited for fans looking for a quick packaged cocktail rather than a bartender made drink.
• Cocktail Bar Portables
  (Sections 110, 113, 115, 117, 124, 200 Sky Bridge, 202, 221, 225, 302, 306, 317, 331, 336, 344) Smaller cocktail bars and portables appear under a variety of promoted liquor and beverage brand names but generally offer a similar streamlined drink selection. Expect premium and well single or double cocktails and canned cocktails, with packaged beer and wine available at many locations; exact offerings vary slightly, and these stands typically have fewer frozen and draft options than the larger full service bars.
• Melograno Portable
  (200 Sky Bridge) One of the stadium’s more distinctive packaged cocktail options, specializing in Melograno Premium Craft Cocktails made with organic blue agave wine. Other canned cocktails and beer are also available.

Wine

• ATL MRKT / AT&T PERCH MKT / DRNK MKT
  (Sections 107, 123, 220) The stadium’s MKT concepts provide convenient grab and go wine service, including premium canned Archer Roose wine. They also carry Local Georgia Craft Beer, premium and domestic canned beer, Melograno cocktails, and other canned cocktails.
• Full-Service Stadium Bars
  (Sections 106, 114, 119, 124, 132, 206, 216, 232, 242, 247, 310, 313, 323, 328, 336, 339, 342) Full service bars throughout the stadium operate under a variety of promoted beer and liquor brand names, but wine is part of the beverage selection at many of them. House wine is commonly available, while some locations may also carry canned or alcohol removed wine; exact selections can vary slightly by bar.
• Archer Roose Portable
  (Section 228) The stadium’s clearest dedicated wine destination, centered on premium canned Archer Roose wine. Beer and canned cocktails are also available.

Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" or 30.5 x 15.25 x 30.5 cm. This includes clear backpacks, clear fanny packs and clear cinch bags that fit within the permissible dimensions. No buckles, grommets/hardware or décor can be concealing any part of the bag.