Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a sporting stadium located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The stadium was opened in August 2017, with a capacity of 71,000 (expandable to 75,000), though 78,347 attended the 2019 Peach Bowl. It is the home ground for the Atlanta Falcons (NFL) and the Atlanta United FC (MLS). The stadium is well known for its unique retractable roof system.
close-up of the retractable roof of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium The Mercedes-Benz Stadium is one of the eleven US stadiums which will be used for the FIFA World Cup in 2026.
Major Events Held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Here are just some of the major events that have been held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- Peach Bowl (since 2017)
- 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship
- 2019 Super Bowl
- 2024 Copa America opening match
- 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship
- 2026 FIFA World Cup
Mercedes-Benz Stadium Trivia
- The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans was formerly known as the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
- The retractable roof is designed to create the illusion of a bird's wings extended when opened.
- The stadium was the subject of the " Building Giants" TV show on the Science Channel.
Related Pages
- More USA Stadiums
- Sport in the USA
- FIFA World Cup Stadiums
- All stadiums list
- Top-10 largest stadiums in the world
- Top-10 largest stadiums in the USA
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