Atlanta Falcons

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Mercedes-Benz Stadium

A downtown Atlanta game weekend at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Downtown and Centennial Olympic Park

Glenn Hotel

A locally owned boutique hotel in a 1920s landmark at Marietta Street and Ted Turner Drive, two blocks from MARTA, with Glenn’s Kitchen and the SkyLounge rooftop bar on site.

Walk route

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Valet is the only parking listed, at $60. It’s a walk across downtown to the stadium, past Centennial Olympic Park.

Stadium travel & hotel details

Getting to the game: Walk west past Centennial Olympic Park to the stadium. SEC District MARTA station is at the stadium’s doorstep if you’d rather ride one stop.
Getting back: Walk back with the crowd, or take MARTA from SEC District. Rideshare pickups are about a 10-minute walk from the stadium.
Address: 110 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

Hotel website

Midtown

Loews Atlanta Hotel

A Midtown tower on Peachtree Street, steps from Piedmont Park and the Fox Theatre, with Ashland restaurant and a spa on site.

Rail / transit
Event shuttle

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No shuttle to the stadium or the airport; the hotel points guests to MARTA or rideshare. Parking is charged nightly.

Stadium travel & hotel details

Getting to the game: Take a southbound Red or Gold train from Midtown station to Five Points, then a westbound Blue or Green train one stop to SEC District.
Getting back: Board at SEC District, change at Five Points and ride north. The stadium lists Vine City as a second station.
Address: 1065 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Hotel website

Buckhead

Hotel Colee

A Buckhead hotel on Peachtree Road with Sister for breakfast and dinner, a lobby bar and the Rosé & Rye rooftop bar.

Rail / transit
Rideshare

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It’s a long MARTA ride to the stadium with a change at Five Points. The hotel publishes no parking or fee details on the pages read.

Stadium travel & hotel details

Getting to the game: Ride MARTA south to Five Points and change to a westbound Blue or Green train for SEC District.
Getting back: Ride back from SEC District and change at Five Points. After rush hour, MARTA says some northbound Gold trains need a change to the Red line at Lindbergh Center for Buckhead station.
Address: 3377 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326

Hotel website

Upcoming games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Visiting with the away team? Each game has its own weekend page.

Where to eat

A local table before kickoff or a night out after.

American comfort food with Southern flair

Glenn’s Kitchen

The restaurant inside Glenn Hotel, serving breakfast from 6 a.m. every day, in time for a 1 p.m. kickoff.

Details & address

Breakfast daily 6–11 a.m.; lunch daily 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; dinner Sun–Thu 3–9 p.m. and Fri/Sat 3–10 p.m.

110 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

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German beer garden

Der Biergarten

A German beer garden on Marietta Street downtown, with an outdoor patio.

Details & address

Wed–Fri 4–9 p.m.; Sat/Sun noon–9 p.m.; closed Mon/Tue. Special hours are posted on the site.

300 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

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Chili dogs, burgers and onion rings

The Varsity

The original 1928 Varsity by Georgia Tech, an enormous restaurant with room for 800 diners inside.

Details & address

Sun–Thu 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri/Sat 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Drive-thru and curb service are closed. Game-day parking is $50 a spot.

61 North Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308

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Southern home cooking

Mary Mac’s Tea Room

A Southern dining room open since 1945, the last of the city’s old tea rooms, four blocks east of North Avenue MARTA station.

Details & address

Dining room open daily 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

224 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308

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Steakhouse and sushi

Ashland

The restaurant inside Loews Atlanta, with steaks, sushi and cocktails.

Details & address

Breakfast daily 7–11 a.m.; lunch 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.; dinner and sushi 5:30–10 p.m. Hours subject to change.

1065 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

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Southern-inspired sandwiches, plates and cocktails

Sister

The restaurant inside Hotel Colee, for breakfast before the train downtown or dinner the night before.

Details & address

Breakfast daily 7 a.m.–2 p.m.; dinner Mon–Sat 4–10 p.m.

3377 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326

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Make more of the trip.

Pubs, late food, walks and local experiences for the whole weekend.

Explore the day before

Day before · choose a game date

Things to do

College Football Hall of Fame

The college game’s hall of fame and interactive attraction, across from Centennial Olympic Park and a short walk from the stadium.

0.45 mi straight-line from the stadiumPaid admission; tickets are sold on the Hall’s site.

Football historyRainy dayFamilies

College Football Hall of Fame, 250 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Wednesday to Monday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Tuesdays. Hours can change and some spaces close for private events.

Before you go

Football historyRainy dayFamilies

College Football Hall of Fame, 250 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Wednesday to Monday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Tuesdays. Hours can change and some spaces close for private events.

A daytime visit the day before the game. Last ticket is at 4:30 p.m.

Closed on Tuesdays. Check the Hall’s event schedule before you go.

Directions Plan a Hall of Fame visit

Walking route

Piedmont Park to Ponce City Market on the Beltline

Walk the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail from the tip of Piedmont Park, past murals and art installations, to Ponce City Market in a historic building.

Atlanta Beltline Eastside TrailFree walk

Free outingStreet artFood stops

Start at Piedmont Park by the Eastside Trail, Atlanta, GA

Public trail and park; the Beltline page read gives no hours.

Piedmont Park
Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail
Ponce City Market

Before you go

Free outingStreet artFood stops

Start at Piedmont Park by the Eastside Trail, Atlanta, GA

Public trail and park; the Beltline page read gives no hours.

Piedmont Park
Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail
Ponce City Market

A daytime walk the day before the game.

Free to walk; shops and food stalls charge for what you buy.

Walk south on the Eastside Trail from the Piedmont Park end and leave the trail at Ponce City Market. Use it to get your bearings; it isn’t turn-by-turn navigation.

The trail is shared with cyclists and scooters; keep to trail etiquette. It’s a ride from downtown to the start.

Walking directions See the Eastside Trail

Night before the game

Night before the game · choose a game date

Bar / pub

A late one at Eleventh Street Pub

A Midtown neighborhood pub on West Peachtree Street with craft beer, cocktails, pub food and an upstairs balcony.

2.1 mi straight-line from the stadiumSee menu for pricesLate food nearby: Late burgers at The Vortex, 0.34 mi straight-line

Late nightMidtownCraft beer

Eleventh Street Pub, 1041 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–3 a.m.; Sat 11:30 a.m.–3 a.m.; Sun 11:30 a.m.–midnight. Kitchen hours aren’t published.

Before you go

Late nightMidtownCraft beer

Eleventh Street Pub, 1041 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–3 a.m.; Sat 11:30 a.m.–3 a.m.; Sun 11:30 a.m.–midnight. Kitchen hours aren’t published.

Open until 3 a.m. Monday to Saturday, so it works the night before or after the game; it’s a few blocks from Midtown MARTA station.

Food and drinks are priced on the pub’s menu.

Kitchen hours aren’t listed, so don’t count on food at 2 a.m. It’s also on the Chicago Bears’ bar map, so expect Bears fans when Chicago is in town.

Chicago Bears fans meet here · listed by chicagobears.com · Eleventh St Pub, 1041 W Peachtree St NW, is a placemark on the Bears Bars (Rest of World) map embedded on chicagobears.com, and a “Bears Bar” in the Bears’ YinzCam bar feed (NFL_CHI_BARS).

Directions See the pub’s hours

Bar / pub

Beers by Piedmont Park at Park Tavern

A brewpub, sports bar and restaurant inside Piedmont Park, with a dog-friendly patio and Falcons watch parties. It’s on the Falcons’ 2026 Bar Network.

2.6 mi straight-line from the stadiumSee menu for pricesLate food nearby: Late burgers at The Vortex, 0.90 mi straight-line

Falcons barPark settingGroups

Park Tavern, 500 10th Street NE (corner of 10th and Monroe), Atlanta, GA 30309

Mon–Fri 4:30 p.m.–midnight; Sat/Sun 11 a.m.–midnight.

Before you go

Falcons barPark settingGroups

Park Tavern, 500 10th Street NE (corner of 10th and Monroe), Atlanta, GA 30309

Mon–Fri 4:30 p.m.–midnight; Sat/Sun 11 a.m.–midnight.

Opens at 4:30 p.m. on Fridays and 11 a.m. on weekends, until midnight, so it suits the night before or an evening after a 1 p.m. game.

Food and drinks are priced on the menu. Some events are ticketed.

Park Tavern hosts weddings and private events, so parts of it may be booked. It’s on the east side of Midtown, a walk or short ride from the MARTA stations.

Atlanta Falcons fans meet here · listed by atlantafalcons.com · Listed on the Falcons Bar Network watch-party table at 500 Tenth St NE.

Directions See Park Tavern’s hours & events

Bar / pub

Rooftop drinks at SkyLounge

The rooftop bar on Glenn Hotel downtown, with an outdoor terrace, covered seating and views of the skyline.

Glenn Hotel (SkyLounge is on the roof)See menu for prices

RooftopSkyline viewsDowntown

No reservations

Glenn Hotel, 110 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

Open to the public Mon–Thu 4–9 p.m.; Fri/Sat 5 p.m.–midnight. No Sunday hours are listed.

Before you go

RooftopSkyline viewsDowntown

No reservations

Glenn Hotel, 110 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

Open to the public Mon–Thu 4–9 p.m.; Fri/Sat 5 p.m.–midnight. No Sunday hours are listed.

Open to the public from 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, a walk from the downtown hotels.

Drinks are priced at the bar.

No reservations; seating is first come, first served. The lounge sometimes closes to the public for private events.

Directions See SkyLounge hours

Bar / pub

Hudson Grille Midtown

Where Ravens fans in town meet up: the Ravens’ own Find A Flock directory lists Ravens Nation South at this Midtown sports bar.

2.0 mi straight-line from the stadiumSee menu for pricesLate food nearby: Late burgers at The Vortex, 0.09 mi straight-line

Ravens fansWatching gamesGroups

942 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Not published on a page we could read; check with the bar.

Before you go

Ravens fansWatching gamesGroups

942 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Not published on a page we could read; check with the bar.

The Ravens game is a Sunday night kickoff, so the night before is the natural time. Check with the bar for plans.

Food and drinks priced on the bar’s menu.

A bar listing, not an event booking. The bar is also on the Falcons’ own watch list, so expect both sets of fans. Its own website couldn’t be read, so hours aren’t confirmed here.

Baltimore Ravens fans meet here · listed by baltimoreravens.com · The Ravens’ Find A Flock domestic directory lists, under Georgia/Atlanta, “Ravens Nation South, Hudson Grille - Midtown, 942 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309”.

Directions See the Midtown listing

Bar / pub

Black Bear Tavern

Where Bears fans in town meet up: a Peachtree Street tavern that calls itself Atlanta’s official Chicago headquarters, with Chicago dogs on the menu.

1931 Peachtree Street (address object)See menu for prices

Bears fansLate nightWatching games

1931 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–3 a.m.; Sun noon–midnight. Kitchen until 1:30 a.m. Mon–Sat and 11 p.m. Sun.

Before you go

Bears fansLate nightWatching games

1931 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–3 a.m.; Sun noon–midnight. Kitchen until 1:30 a.m. Mon–Sat and 11 p.m. Sun.

It’s on the Bears’ own bar map, and its site advertises Bears games. Check the site for plans on your game weekend.

Food and drinks priced on the bar’s menu.

A bar listing, not an event booking. It’s north of Midtown on Peachtree, a ride from the stadium. 21 and over from 3 p.m. on weekdays and all day on Saturday and Sunday.

Chicago Bears fans meet here · listed by chicagobears.com · Black Bear Tavern, 1931 Peachtree St NE, is a placemark on the Bears Bars (Rest of World) map embedded on chicagobears.com and a “Bears Bar” in the Bears’ YinzCam feed; its own site says “Official Chicago headquarters”.

Directions See the tavern’s hours

Bar / pub

Hudson Grille Sandy Springs

Where 49ers fans in the area meet up: the 49ers’ fan-chapter map lists the Red & Gold Empire chapter at this Sandy Springs sports bar.

6317 Roswell Road (address object)See menu for prices

49ers fansWatching gamesNorth suburbs

6317 Roswell Road NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Not published on a page we could read; check with the bar.

Before you go

49ers fansWatching gamesNorth suburbs

6317 Roswell Road NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Not published on a page we could read; check with the bar.

Check the chapter’s plans before you go; the listing doesn’t name dates.

Food and drinks priced on the bar’s menu.

A bar listing, not an event booking. Sandy Springs is about 12 miles north of the stadium in a straight line, a drive or long ride. The bar’s own website couldn’t be read, so hours aren’t confirmed here.

San Francisco 49ers fans meet here · listed by google.com · The 49ers Faithful fan-chapter map (linked from 49ers.com/fans/faithful-fan-chapters) lists “Red & Gold Empire”, Sandy Springs, GA, Venue: Hudson Grille Sandy Springs, 6317 Roswell Rd NE. The Falcons’ Bar Program page lists the same address as a Hudson Grille location.

Directions See the 49ers fan chapters

Before kickoff

Before kickoff · choose a game date

Things to do

Falcons Super Fan tailgate

The Falcons Super Fan tailgate at North Plaza, the northeast corner of The Home Depot Backyard. The stadium’s A–Z guide calls it free and open to all Falcons fans.

The Home Depot Backyard (North Plaza is its northeast corner)Free entry

Official pregameNo car neededFalcons fans

North Plaza, The Home Depot Backyard, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1 AMB Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Game days only; no start or end time is published. Stadium tailgating ends 30 minutes after kickoff.

Before you go

Official pregameNo car neededFalcons fans

North Plaza, The Home Depot Backyard, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1 AMB Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Game days only; no start or end time is published. Stadium tailgating ends 30 minutes after kickoff.

Before kickoff on Falcons game days. The Backyard’s event-day lots open 4.5 hours before the event; no start time is published for the tailgate itself.

Free, per the stadium’s A–Z guide. Food and drink you bring or buy are separate.

Tailgating in the Backyard is meant for event-day ticket holders. Pets aren’t allowed in the tailgate areas on event days, except service animals.

Directions See the stadium A–Z guide

Walking route

Centennial Olympic Park to the stadium

Start at the Fountain of Rings in Centennial Olympic Park, pass the College Football Hall of Fame and finish at the stadium’s Front Porch gates.

Fountain of RingsFree walk

Stadium approachNo carFirst visit

Start at the Fountain of Rings, Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Avenue West NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

The park is open daily 7 a.m.–11 p.m.

Fountain of Rings, Centennial Olympic Park
College Football Hall of Fame
Mercedes-Benz Stadium Front Porch (Gates 2–4)

Before you go

Stadium approachNo carFirst visit

Start at the Fountain of Rings, Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Avenue West NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

The park is open daily 7 a.m.–11 p.m.

Fountain of Rings, Centennial Olympic Park
College Football Hall of Fame
Mercedes-Benz Stadium Front Porch (Gates 2–4)

Leave time for security at your gate; gates open 90 minutes before kickoff. The fountain shows run at noon, 2:30, 6:30 and 9 p.m.

Free walk; game admission is separate.

Head west from the park toward the stadium and follow signs to your gate. Use it to get your bearings; it isn’t turn-by-turn navigation.

Streets are crowded on game days. Follow stadium staff, and use the pedestrian bridge if you need to cross Northside Drive.

Walking directions See park hours

Late-night food & drinks

Late night after the game · choose a game date

Late food

Late burgers at The Vortex

A Midtown bar and grill on Peachtree Street, serving burgers since 1992.

1.9 mi straight-line from the stadiumSee menu for prices

Late foodBurgers21 and over

The Vortex, 878 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–midnight (last food order 11 p.m.); Fri/Sat 11 a.m.–2 a.m. (last food order 1 a.m.).

Before you go

Late foodBurgers21 and over

The Vortex, 878 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–midnight (last food order 11 p.m.); Fri/Sat 11 a.m.–2 a.m. (last food order 1 a.m.).

Kitchen last call is 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and 11 p.m. Sunday to Thursday.

Food and drinks are priced on the menu.

21 and over only. After a 1 p.m. Sunday game the kitchen closes at 11 p.m.

Directions See The Vortex’s hours

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To the game and back

Choose a route from the area you’re staying in.

From downtown on footDowntown and Centennial Olympic Parkwalk

Getting there: Walk west past Centennial Olympic Park to the stadium’s Front Porch gates (2, 3 and 4) off International Plaza and MLK St. Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff.
Getting back: Walk back with the crowd. If you’re heading west or to a lot across Northside Drive, use the pedestrian bridge by Gate 1.

The crosswalk on Northside Dr. is closed during most major events. Gate times and gates in use can vary; watch for the stadium’s “Know Before You Go” email.

Route information Plan from this area

From Midtown on MARTAMidtowntransit

Getting there: Take a southbound Red or Gold train to Five Points and change to a westbound Blue or Green train for SEC District, the stadium’s preferred stop. The stadium lists the fare as $2.50 each way.
Getting back: Board at SEC District, ride one stop to Five Points and change to a northbound Red or Gold train.

MARTA’s new Breeze system takes tap-to-pay bank cards and mobile wallets at the faregate; old Breeze cards and tickets no longer work.

Route information Plan from this area

Park at Atlantic Station and ride the Fetii shuttleMidtownshuttle

Getting there: Park in the Atlantic Station garage (State Street entrance, near stairwells 10, 15 and 16) and board a Fetii shuttle on 17½ Street. Shuttles run from two hours before kickoff until kickoff; the ride takes about 15–20 minutes to GWCC Bus Lane C.
Getting back: Board at GWCC Bus Lane C. The last shuttle leaves 90 minutes after the game.

Falcons games only. Book in the Fetii app; the garage charges by the hour after two free hours and Fetii adds a small fee. The shuttle isn’t wheelchair accessible.

Route information Plan from this area

From Buckhead on MARTABuckheadtransit

Getting there: Take the Gold line from Lenox or the Red line from Buckhead station south to Five Points, then a westbound Blue or Green train to SEC District.
Getting back: Ride back from SEC District and change at Five Points. After rush hour, a Gold train may need a change to the Red line at Lindbergh Center to reach Buckhead station.

It’s a long ride with a change each way. Fares are $2.50 each way per the stadium; tap a bank card or phone at the faregate.

Route information Plan from this area

From Buckhead by rideshareBuckheadrideshare

Getting there: Set your drop-off near the stadium and follow signs to your gate.
Getting back: Walk to a rideshare zone: Zone 1 at GWCC Bus Lane C on Northside Drive (best from Gate 1, across the Backyard bridge) or Zone 2 on Broad St between Trinity and Mitchell (best from Gates 2–4). Each is about a 10-minute walk.

Prices and waits are set by the app. If the wait is long, the stadium suggests Vine City (from Zone 1) or Garnett (from Zone 2) MARTA stations.

Route information Plan from this area

Hotel shuttle and MARTA from the airportHartsfield-Jackson airport areatransit

Getting there: Take the hotel shuttle to the domestic terminal. MARTA’s Airport station sits between the north and south baggage claims; ride the Red or Gold line north to Five Points and change to a westbound Blue or Green train for SEC District.
Getting back: Ride from SEC District to Five Points and change to a southbound Red or Gold train to Airport station, the end of the line. Then catch your hotel shuttle.

Check your hotel shuttle’s last run before a night game; Wyndham Garden lists its shuttle to midnight. MARTA fares are $2.50 each way per the stadium.

Route information Plan from this area

From the airport by car to a stadium lotHartsfield-Jackson airport areadrive

Getting there: Buy parking in advance at parking.mercedesbenzstadium.com or in the team and stadium apps, and use Waze, which the stadium recommends for event-day street closures. Lots open 4.5 hours before the event.
Getting back: Walk back to your lot. Lots close two hours after the game; no overnight parking.

Tailgate only in front of or behind your car. Gas or propane grills only, no charcoal. Tailgating ends 30 minutes after kickoff, and RVs, buses and trailers aren’t allowed in The Home Depot Backyard.

Route information Plan from this area

At Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Clear bags only

Clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, and a small bag up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches. The stadium recommends bringing no bag. Bag check by The Mobile Locker Company, for a fee, is at Gate 1 (Northside Drive sidewalk) and outside Gate 2.

Stadium information

Gates, cash and re-entry

Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff for Falcons games. The stadium is card and mobile payment only, with cash-to-card kiosks outside Sections 101 and 122. You can’t leave and come back in on the same ticket.

Stadium information

MARTA to the stadium

SEC District station, at the stadium’s doorstep, is the preferred stop; Vine City is the other. The stadium lists the fare at $2.50 each way. Tap a bank card or phone at the faregate; old Breeze cards don’t work.

Stadium information

Parking and tailgating rules

Buy parking ahead through the stadium’s ParkHub site or the apps. Lots open 4.5 hours before the event and close two hours after it. Tailgate in front of or behind your car only, with gas or propane grills (no charcoal); tailgating ends 30 minutes after kickoff.

Stadium information

From the airport by train

MARTA’s Airport station is at the west end of the domestic terminal, between the north and south baggage claims, at the end of the Red and Gold lines. Change at Five Points for the Blue or Green line to the stadium.

Stadium information

Find your game & tickets

Use the team schedule for home dates and kickoff times.

Atlanta Falcons schedule

Useful things to know

Can I tailgate at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

Yes, in The Home Depot Backyard with a parking pass, for event-day ticket holders. Stay in front of or behind your car, use gas or propane grills only, and finish 30 minutes after kickoff. There’s also an alcohol-free Family Tailgate Lot off Northside Drive.

Which MARTA station is closest?

SEC District (formerly GWCC/CNN Center), on the Blue and Green lines, is the stadium’s preferred stop. From Midtown, Buckhead or the airport, change at Five Points.

Can I bring a stroller?

Strollers and car seats are allowed inside but not in the seating areas; check them at Guest Services by Section 116. Diaper bags must be clear and within the bag limits.