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Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta · 🇺🇸 United States
| FIFA Name | Atlanta Stadium |
| City | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Capacity | 67,382 |
| Opened | 2017 |
| Home Teams | Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta United (MLS) |
| Surface | Hybrid natural grass (installed for WC — normally artificial turf) |
| Roof | Retractable roof (unique petal design) |
World Cup 2026 matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
| # | Date | Time (ET) | Match | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Jun 15 | 12:00 PM |  Spainvs Cabo Verde | Group H |
| 25 | Jun 18 | 12:00 PM |  Czech Republicvs South Africa | Group A |
| 37 | Jun 21 | 12:00 PM | Spainvs Saudi Arabia | Group H |
| 52 | Jun 24 | 6:00 PM |  Moroccovs Haiti | Group C |
| 70 | Jun 27 | 7:30 PM |  DR Congovs Uzbekistan | Group K |
| 80 | Jul 1 | 12:00 PM | Winner Group Lvs3rd Place (TBD) | Round of 32 |
| 95 | Jul 7 | 12:00 PM | Winner M86vsWinner M88 | Round of 16 |
| 102 | Jul 15 | 3:00 PM | Winner M99vsWinner M100 | Semifinals |
Tournament role
Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosts 7 matches at the 2026 World Cup, including a semifinal on July 15. Home to Atlanta United, one of MLS's most passionate fanbases, it is already a proven football venue with a vibrant soccer culture.
About Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia has a capacity of 67,382 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The venue will host 7 matches during the tournament.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium opened in 2017 in downtown Atlanta, replacing the Georgia Dome. Its signature feature is a unique eight-petal retractable roof inspired by the Roman Pantheon. The stadium is home to the Atlanta Falcons (NFL) and Atlanta United FC (MLS), which regularly draws crowds of 70,000+ for league matches — the largest in MLS.
For the World Cup, the stadium's artificial turf has been replaced with hybrid natural grass. The retractable roof provides climate control for Atlanta's hot and humid summers. The venue hosted matches during Copa América 2024 and the College Football Playoff National Championship, demonstrating its versatility for major events.
Location & conditions
| Location | Downtown Atlanta, GA — adjacent to State Farm Arena |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Altitude | 320m (1,050 ft) above sea level |
| Average June Temperature | 23-32°C (73-90°F) |
| Average July Temperature | 24-33°C (75-91°F) |
| Conditions Note | Retractable roof stadium — can be climate-controlled. Hot and humid outside in summer. |
Surface & facilities
| Playing Surface | Hybrid natural grass (installed for World Cup) |
| Normal Surface | FieldTurf (artificial) — replaced for World Cup |
| Pitch Dimensions | 105m × 68m (FIFA standard) |
| Roof Type | Retractable eight-petal roof |
| Climate Control | Full air conditioning when roof is closed |