Atlanta Stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Capacity
75,000
Matches
8
Deepest round
Semifinal
Roof
Retractable (petals design)
Surface
Hybrid grass (temporary)
Timezone
ET (UTC-4)
Weather (Jun–Jul)
23–33°C / 73–91°F
Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
Getting There — ATL
Fly into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL). Book flights 6–9 months ahead for the best prices. Compare on Google Flights, Skyscanner, or Kayak.
Getting Around
MARTA rapid transit connects the airport directly to downtown and Five Points Station near Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The stadium is walkable from downtown hotels. One of the best transit setups for any World Cup venue.
Where to Stay
Downtown hotels ($150–300/night) are walkable to the stadium. Midtown and Buckhead have more upscale options. The BeltLine neighborhoods (Old Fourth Ward, Inman Park) are trendy and well-connected. **Best neighborhoods:** Downtown for stadium proximity, Midtown for arts and dining, Buckhead for upscale, Little Five Points for alternative vibes. Buford Highway for the best international food.
Weather — 23–33°C / 73–91°F
The World Cup runs June 11 – July 19 (summer). Atlanta averages 23–33°C / 73–91°F during this period. Mercedes-Benz Stadium has a retractable (petals design) roof, so indoor conditions will be climate-controlled regardless of outside weather.
Food & Drink
Southern comfort food meets international cuisine. Try Ponce City Market, Buford Highway (incredible Asian and Latin food corridor), and the Westside Provisions District.
💡 Insider Tips
- 1Mercedes-Benz Stadium has a retractable roof — AC will be on in summer
- 2MARTA single trip is $2.50 — very affordable
- 3Atlanta's airport (ATL) is the world's busiest — lots of flight options
- 4The BeltLine trail is a great way to explore neighborhoods on foot