Gameday Guide

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Atlanta, Georgia · Atlanta Falcons · Atlanta United FC

CLEAR BAG
12" x 12" x 6"
GATES
1h30 before
TRANSIT
Rail + bus
OUTSIDE FOOD
Not allowed
RIDESHARE
Available

What size bag can I bring?

12" x 12" x 6"
CLEAR BAG REQUIRED
Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags not exceeding 12x6x12 in (30.5x15.25x30.5 cm); plus one small non-clear bag up to 4.5x6.5 in; one-gallon clear freezer bag permitted; medically necessary items exempt after inspection; non-complying bags stored for a fee at The Mobile Locker Company outside Gate 1 and Gate 2. No outside food or drink.
Official bag policy ›

Promos this week

AUG
29
SAT
Theme Nights7:30 PM
Regular Season Match

Home match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

vs Charlotte FC

Teams that play here

Falcons promos & giveawaysBobbleheads, theme nights and this season scheduleUnited FC promos & giveawaysBobbleheads, theme nights and this season schedule

Plan your visit

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The Official Supporters Tailgate (Lot 17) begins 4 hours prior to kickoff for each weekend home match.

Official parking lot map ›

Getting in

Gates (Atlanta Falcons). Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff (11:30 AM for a 1:00 PM kickoff).
Gates (Atlanta United FC). Box Gates Open 90 minutes before kickoff for Atlanta United home matches. Corroborated by the /matchday timeline showing Gates open 6 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff, and distinct from Parking Lots Opens at 5 hours before kickoff.
Transit. $2.50 each way, though A-Line fares are not being collected until further notice; SEC District Station is the preferred arrival/departure stop. Lines: MARTA rail, SEC District Station (formerly GWCC/CNN Center; preferred, at stadium doorstep), MARTA rail, Vine City Station, MARTA Rapid A-Line BRT, South Downtown stop (A-Line in phase one service, no fare collected, board at posted signs).
Rideshare. Zone 1 at GWCC Bus Lane C on Northside Dr (best for Gate 1 exits, ~10-min walk); Zone 2 (South Downtown) on Broad St between Trinity and Mitchell St (best for Gates 2-4).
Tailgating. Tailgating in The Home Depot Backyard is for event-day ticket holders only; one 10'x10' tent per space (must be weighted, no staking); tailgating limited to directly in front of or behind the vehicle; no glass single-serving bottles; small electric generators (6500W or less) allowed on plywood base; no reserved or roped-off areas; sale of food/beverage prohibited. Lots open 4.5 hours before the event; tailgating permitted until 30 minutes after event start; lots close 2 hours after the event (evening events must end by midnight); no overnight parking. Natural gas or propane grills only; no charcoal grills, wood stoves, oil fryers, large boiling pots, or open pit fires. RVs, buses, trailers, and other oversized vehicles are not allowed in The Home Depot Backyard.
Accessibility. ADA pick-up/drop-off zone on Northside Dr between the pedestrian bridge and Home Depot Backyard entrance; nearest gate is Gate 1 with a Guest Services Office (wheelchair assistance, ADA seat relocation, sensory resources); recommended ADA parking by proximity: HDBY, Silver Deck, Red Deck, Orange Deck.
Entry. Enter via any gate; premium suite/club ticket holders may also use the North Club Entrance; floor-seat ticket holders must enter at the designated floor-entry line near Gate 1 by the soccer ball sculpture.

Parking lots

Red Deck. EV charging available; recommended ADA lot
Silver Deck. EV charging available; recommended ADA lot
Orange Deck. EV charging available; recommended ADA lot
Blue Lot. EV charging available; served by shuttle to Vine City MARTA
Yellow Lot. EV charging available; shuttle runs Yellow Lot to Blue Lot to Vine City MARTA
South Lot. EV charging available
HDBY (Home Depot Backyard). Recommended ADA lot; tailgating greenspace
Official parking:parking.mercedesbenzstadium.com ›parking.mercedesbenzstadium.com ›parking.mercedesbenzstadium.com ›

In the neighborhood

The Home Depot Backyard; Georgia World Congress Center; Atlantic Station (Fetii park-and-ride shuttle for Falcons games).

Tickets & gear

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Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

Mercedes-Benz Stadium requires a clear bag no larger than 12" x 12" x 6". Clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags not exceeding 12x6x12 in (30.5x15.25x30.5 cm); plus one small non-clear bag up to 4.5x6.5 in; one-gallon clear freezer bag permitted; medically necessary items exempt after inspection; non-complying bags stored for a fee at The Mobile Locker Company outside Gate 1 and Gate 2.

Does Mercedes-Benz Stadium require a clear bag?

Yes. Mercedes-Benz Stadium enforces a clear bag policy, and a clear bag may be no larger than 12" x 12" x 6".

Can you bring outside food into Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

No outside food or beverage may be brought into the stadium, including items purchased on the immediate exterior or in exterior Fan Fest areas.

When do gates open at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

Atlanta Falcons: Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff (11:30 AM for a 1:00 PM kickoff). Atlanta United FC: Box Gates Open 90 minutes before kickoff for Atlanta United home matches. Corroborated by the /matchday timeline showing Gates open 6 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff, and distinct from Parking Lots Opens at 5 hours before kickoff.

Where do you park for a Atlanta Falcons game?

Mercedes-Benz Stadium has on-site lots including Red Deck, Silver Deck, Orange Deck, Blue Lot, Yellow Lot, South Lot, HDBY (Home Depot Backyard). Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.