Atlanta
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World Cup Travel Packages
Estimated costs for a 7-day fan trip to Atlanta · Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Stadium
Matches at this stadium
8 matches · Atlanta- Match 13Group H🇪🇸 Spain v 🇨🇻 Cape VerdeMon, Jun 15 · 4:00 PM UTC
- Match 25Group A🇨🇿 Czech Republic v 🇿🇦 South AfricaThu, Jun 18 · 4:00 PM UTC
- Match 37Group H🇪🇸 Spain v 🇸🇦 Saudi ArabiaSun, Jun 21 · 4:00 PM UTC
- Match 52Group C🇲🇦 Morocco v 🇭🇹 HaitiWed, Jun 24 · 10:00 PM UTC
- Match 70Group KDR Congo v UzbekistanSat, Jun 27 · 11:30 PM UTC
- Match 80Round of 321L v 3E/H/I/J/KWed, Jul 1 · 4:00 PM UTC
- Match 95Round of 16W86 v W88Tue, Jul 7 · 4:00 PM UTC
- Match 102SemifinalW99 v W100Wed, Jul 15 · 7:00 PM UTC
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Knockout match teams resolve as group stage finishes — codes like 1A mean “Group A winner” and W74 means “winner of match 74.”
Game day at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Everything fans actually stress-Google before their trip to Atlanta.
2 hours before kickoff
90 minutes before kickoff
Cashless venue — cards & tap-to-pay only
Clear plastic bags only, max 30 × 15 × 30 cm (12 × 6 × 12 in). Small clutch (no larger than a hand) also allowed.
$30–60 on-site, but MARTA is faster and cheaper
MARTA Red/Gold Line to GWCC/CNN Center or Vine City station — stadium is a 5–10 min walk. This is THE way in and out.
Insider notes
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium has famously affordable concessions ($2 hot dogs, $5 beers) — same prices apply for WC
- Retractable petal roof; expect AC indoors regardless of weather
- Centennial Olympic Park hosts the official Fan Festival
Prohibited items (FIFA standard)
- Outside food and drinks
- Glass and metal containers
- Weapons (incl. pocket knives) and fireworks
- Professional cameras (lens >75mm) and tripods
- Drones
- Banners larger than 2 × 1 m or any with political messaging
- Selfie sticks
- Laser pointers
Fly into ATL (Hartsfield-Jackson, world's busiest airport). MARTA rail connects the airport to downtown and the stadium area. Walk from Five Points or Dome/GWCC station.
Getting around Atlanta
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Official Fan Zones
Watch Parties & Sports Bars
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Top Attractions
Hidden Gems & Cocktails
Dial a secret number in a red phone booth to enter this Prohibition-era cocktail lounge. Multiple Atlanta locations with a cigar lounge.
Pubs & Breweries
Victorian mansion-turned-brewpub in Little Five Points. House-brewed beers and elevated pub food in a stunning setting.
Little Five Points craft beer bar with 800+ bottles and 38 taps. One of the best beer selections in the Southeast.
West Midtown brewery with a lively taproom and food truck rotation. Their Drafty Kilt Scotch Ale is a fan favorite.
Fine Dining
Michelin-starred farm-to-table fine dining in Westside Provisions. Chef Anne Quatrano's prix fixe menu has been Atlanta's gold standard for over 20 years.
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Local Tips
- MARTA is the best way to get to the stadium — parking is limited and expensive
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium has famously affordable concessions ($2 hot dogs, $5 beers)
- Explore the Atlanta BeltLine trail for walking, biking, and food
- Visit the MLK Jr. National Historic Site and the Center for Civil and Human Rights
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