Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Getting there

20 minby car from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL)

MARTA's Blue and Green lines stop at SEC District station, which MARTA renamed from GWCC/CNN Center on December 1, 2025, and at Vine City; both are an easy walk from the gates. The stadium also runs a shuttle that loops from its Yellow Lot and Blue Lot to Vine City station and back after the game.

Parking

There are 11 official stadium lots plus private lots nearby, and for Falcons games every parking session is prepaid, so reserve online before game day. Prices vary with distance to the gates and the size of the event. The Red, Silver and Orange decks and the Blue, Yellow and South lots have EV charging, and accessible spaces are best booked in the Home Depot Backyard or the Silver, Red and Orange decks.

Tailgating

Tailgating is allowed only in designated areas of the stadium's own lots, and separate tailgate passes are not sold, so you tailgate from a regular parking reservation in an eligible lot. Alcohol, grilling and trash rules apply, and the stadium asks fans to check its site for the current list of lots that permit it.

Where to sit

Because the roof can close, there is no sun-side or rain-side to dodge, so the choice comes down to sightline and price. The Halo, a ring-shaped video board around the roof opening, gives even high seats a big-screen view.

What to eat

• PretzelsFan First menu, $1
• BeerFan First menu, $5
• Hot dogs and nachosFan First menu
• Cheesesteak truck
• Craft cocktail bar

Good to know

1. 01

   The roof is a pinwheel of eight translucent triangular panels that slide apart on rails; its circular opening was inspired by the Roman Pantheon.

2. 02

   The Halo video board is 58 by 1,100 feet and rings the roof opening, covering about 62,000 square feet.

3. 03

   It was the first professional sports venue in the United States to earn LEED Platinum certification.