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Watch World Cup 2026 in Atlanta

Your guide to watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Atlanta — fan festivals, soccer bars, public screenings, and 8 live matches at Atlanta Stadium.

Watch Live at Atlanta Stadium

Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) hosts 8 matches with a capacity of 75,000. The deepest round is the Semifinal. Gates typically open 2–3 hours before kickoff.

Matches

8

Capacity

75,000

Roof

Retractable (petals design)

FIFA Fan Festival

Expected at Centennial Olympic Park or the Gulch area near Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta United has one of the most passionate fanbases in MLS.

FIFA Fan Festivals are free to attend and feature giant screens showing all matches, live entertainment, food, and drink. They open hours before the first match of each day.

Best Soccer Bars

  • Brewhouse Café (Little Five Points) — dedicated soccer pub
  • Fado Irish Pub (Buckhead) — national soccer bar chain
  • The Elder Tree (East Atlanta) — British pub atmosphere
  • Midway Pub (East Atlanta Village) — popular for match days

💡 Call ahead to reserve spots for popular knockout matches — they fill up fast.

Community Watch Parties

Atlanta United supporters groups (Terminus Legion, Resurgence) will organize major watch parties. The BeltLine corridor and Ponce City Market areas are likely screening spots.

TV & Streaming

Eastern Time — all matches at convenient local hours. Atlanta United fans are known for incredible atmosphere — expect the same energy at public screenings.

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Atlanta is in the ET (UTC-4) timezone. Most group stage matches kick off between 12:00 PM and 9:00 PM ET. Check the full schedule for exact times.