Mercedes-Benz Stadium is one of the most celebrated venues in professional sports, located in Atlanta, Georgia. Home to the Atlanta Falcons (NFL) and Atlanta United FC (MLS), the stadium is renowned for its iconic pinwheel retractable roof and pioneering fan-friendly concession pricing.
Overview
Mercedes-Benz Stadium opened in 2017 as the replacement for the Georgia Dome. It was designed by HOK and features a retractable roof inspired by the oculus of the Roman Pantheon, with eight panels that open and close in 10 minutes. Mercedes-Benz holds naming rights through 2042. The stadium is located at 1 AMB Drive NW in downtown Atlanta, adjacent to the Georgia World Congress Center and within walking distance of Centennial Olympic Park.
Fast facts
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia (1 AMB Drive NW)
- Teams: Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta United FC (MLS)
- Capacity: 71,000 (expandable to 83,000)
- Opened: August 26, 2017
- Construction: 2014–2017
- Cost: $1.6 billion
- Surface: FieldTurf
- Certification: LEED Platinum certified
- Premium Seating: 180 luxury suites and 7,500 club seats
Architectural Features
Designed by HOK, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is widely considered one of the most architecturally significant sports venues ever built:
- A retractable roof with 8 triangular panels that open like a camera aperture in approximately 10 minutes
- The Halo — a continuous 58-foot by 1,100-foot video board encircling the upper bowl (was three times larger than any other NFL scoreboard at opening)
- Five 95-foot transparent windows offering views of the Atlanta skyline
- LEED Platinum certification, making it one of the greenest sports venues in the world
Fan-Friendly Concessions
Food and beverage at Mercedes-Benz Stadium is operated by Levy Restaurants, which consistently ranks the venue among the top NFL stadiums in the league’s Voice of the Fan food and beverage survey. Mercedes-Benz Stadium pioneered the “Fans First” concession program with value pricing:
- Hot dogs: $2
- Sodas: $2 (free refills)
- Pizza: $3
- Nachos: $3
- Beer: $5
This model has been recognized league-wide and replicated by other venues.
Major Events
- Super Bowl LIII (2019)
- College Football Playoff National Championship (2018, 2023)
- NCAA Men’s Final Four (2020)
- Multiple MLS Cup Playoffs and regular season
- Major concerts and international soccer matches
- Named by NFL Voice of the Fan as a top food and beverage venue in the league