Matchday in downtown Atlanta is not a walk in the park when the city’s first and only MLS club plays at home. Atlanta United FC has consistently shattered attendance records since their league debut in 2017. In addition, their growing fan base guarantees an incredible soccer experience at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Here’s all you need to know before you go.
Atlanta United FC was founded in 2014 and began playing in MLS’s Eastern Conference in 2017. The expansion team became the 22nd member of the league and made the playoffs in their very first season. Under head coach Gerardo Martino, the club lifted the MLS cup in their second season, beating Portland Timbers at home. It was the city’s first major championship since the Atlanta Braves won the MLB World Series ’95. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Stadium set a league record for the largest non-doubleheader crowd with 73,019 spectators.
In 2019, Frank de Boer replaced Martino as head coach and led Atlanta United to their first US Open and Campeones Cup wins. However, they did not have much luck on the field in the pandemic-stricken 2020. 2021 was dominated by head coach changes until Gonzalo Pineda was appointed in August. However, the club again made it to the playoffs and got the final berth for the CONCACAF Champions League.
Find the Atlanta United schedule, news, and more for the ongoing season here.
Are you a fan of the Five Stripes? Then, before you head to the next game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, make sure you know all about your team and their home field.
Who is the owner of Atlanta United?
Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank owns Atlanta United FC. He also Atlanta United 2 – the reserve team in USLC and the city’s NFL team, Atlanta Falcons. The Mercedes-Benz Stadium is operated by AMB Sports and Entertainment Group, a Blank Family of Businesses subsidiary.
What are the Atlanta United jersey colors?
The club’s official colors are black, ‘Victory’ red, and gold. The logo is a bold “A” inside a circle, with five black and red stripes behind it. The nickname Five Stripes comes from their inaugural home kit with black and red striped jerseys.
Atlanta United’s home kit for the 2021-22 seasons is called BLVCK. It is the team’s first all-black kit with five thin red stripes down the center of the jersey to represent “5 Years, 5 Pillars, 5 Stripes.” Unite & Conquer – the club’s motto is embossed in the back, below the collar.
The new away kit revealed in 2022 is called the Forest Kit – Atlanta is known as The City of the Forest. The jersey is mint green, with dark green accents and trim. White shorts and mint socks complete the away kit.
What are the Atlanta United FC fans called?
Atlanta United has a solid fan base with several supporter groups like the Faction, Resurgence, Terminus Legion, and Footie Mob. The club has set and broken several attendance records and was recently valued at approximately $845 million by Sportico and placed second in the league.
Atlanta is also referred to as the Black Soccer Capital of America, with growing support for the city’s only MLS franchise in the African-American community.
See the current Atlanta United roaster and player stats here.
How much do Atlanta United tickets cost?
For the ongoing regular season, single-match tickets are available for as low as $16. Meanwhile, Atlanta United premium seating prices start from $190 and vary for each type – suites, on-field seats, clubs, and lounges. In addition, group bookings (10+ – 2000+ tickets) are available in three packages – Gold (all home matches), Black (weekend matches only), and Red (weeknight matches only). Ticket rates for group bookings range from $19 to $200, depending on the package and add-ons.
Atlanta United season ticket rates start at $460 and go up to $14,520. Even if you are ready to splurge, there is a waiting list. You can join the line with a non-refundable $50 deposit; remember that season tickets are limited due to high attendance during the regular season. If you remain on the waitlist until the end of the year, the deposit rolls over to the next.
Find out more about Atlanta United FC 2023 membership here.
Where does Atlanta United play their home games?
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta is home to Atlanta United FC. The soccer club shares it with the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons.
Atlanta United initially played their home matches (first half of the 2017 MLS season) at Bobby Dodd Stadium due to construction delays in their new home. Mercedes-Benz Stadium replaced the Georgia Dome and opened in August 2017. It is owned by Georgia World Congress Center and operated by AMB.
The Atlanta United stadium has a total official capacity of 42,500. However, this is expandable to 71,000 and, as proven during the 2018 MLC Cup finals, has standing room for up to 73,019.
Where is Mercedes-Benz Stadium?
You’ll have no trouble finding your way to an Atlanta United game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The downtown venue is in the city’s sports and entertainment district, right next to the Atlanta Convention Center, State Farm Arena, and the Centennial Olympic Park.
The street address is 1 AMB Drive, Atlanta, GA. Use the map below to find your way to the Atlanta United game today:
When do Mercedes-Benz Stadium gates open for Atlanta United games?
Gates open 90 minutes before Atlanta United FC home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
There are four general entrances at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium:
- Gate 1 is conveniently located across Vine City MARTA Station, off Northside Drive
- You’ll find the Gate 2 and Gate 3 entrances at the Front Porch, off International Plaza
- Gate 4 entrance is also at the Front Porch but off MLK Street.
Is Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta ADA Accessible?
The stadium has wheelchair and companion seating on all levels. Gates 1 & 2, the Silver Deck Bridge, and North Club/Suite entrances are ADA Accessible. Additionally, ADA parking spaces are available at all stadium lots on a first-come, first-serve basis. Complimentary shuttles are available for all major events from blue and yellow lots; pick-up is from the lot entrance and drop-off at Gate 1, near the Vine City MARTA Station.
ADA Accessible drop-off zones at the stadium are on Northside Drive (in front of The Home Depot Backyard tailgating space) and on Andrew Young International Boulevard Northwest (in front of the Red Parking Deck).
See the Mercedes-Benz Stadium seating chart and other maps here.
How to reach Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta?
The stadium’s downtown location makes it a convenient destination – public transportation and parking options are plentiful. For example, the city-wide bus and rail service MARTA has a station outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium Gate 1. Depending on which direction you are arriving from, find your way to GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center Station via the red, gold, blue, or green lines.
Driving to the Atlanta United game? Don’t worry about parking – over 20,000 spaces are available within a 20-minute walk of the stadium. The Red Deck, The Home Depot Backyard (Tailgating Area), Lot 432, Nelson Street lots, and Centennial Yards Lot B are some of the closest on-site parking options. You’ll also find plenty of off-site parking at cheaper rates – booking Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta parking online is the best choice.
Is there official Atlanta United parking at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?
Atlanta United game day parking is available at multiple lots around the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. You’ll find parking details for each lot within walking distance of the stadium here.
All official game day parking has to be pre-purchased online through the stadium app/website or Atlanta United app. For most matches, on-site parking at Mercedes-Benz Stadium costs $20 – $30 on average. Remember that you cannot reserve parking spaces; once you enter the lot/deck, follow the parking staff’s instructions to an available spot.
When do parking lots open for Atlanta United home games?
Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta parking lots open 4.5 hours before major games/events and close two hours after it ends. Overnight parking is not allowed at stadium lots or decks – cars left overnight are towed at the owner’s expense.
Is tailgating allowed at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta?
The Home Depot Backyard – an 11-acre green space in the former Georgia Dome site – sits between the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Georgia World Congress Center and is used for tailgating. It also has a three-tier shaded deck pavilion. A Family Tailgating area is also available near the stadium, off Northside Drive.
Tailgating is allowed in several other lots within walking distance of the stadium. However, remember that not all these lots are owned/operated by Mercedes-Benz Stadium or Atlanta United FC.
See Mercedes-Benz Stadium parking lot maps here to plan your game day better.
Is there any cheap parking near Mercedes-Benz Stadium?
Atlanta United fans got lucky with a stadium right in the heart of downtown. Not only is it easy to find your way to the home games, but finding parking near Mercedes-Benz Stadium is effortless. You’ll be spoilt for choice – plenty of lots and decks are within 5-20 minutes’ walking distance of the stadium. If paying $20 – $30 for just a few hours at the official lots doesn’t sound like the deal you are looking for, we’ve found a few parking spots you might like:
| Parking Lot / Location | Parking Rate | Book Parking |
| 123 Marietta Street Parking | $5/Hour | Book Now |
| 237 Peachtree St Parking | $10/Day | Book Now |
| 183 Pryor Street Southwest Parking | $16/Day | Book Now |
| 250 Piedmont Avenue Northeast Parking | $20/Day | Book Now |
| 795 Pollard Boulevard Southwest Parking | $2/Hour | Book Now |
See the map below for more cheap all-day parking (up to 24 hours) in downtown Atlanta: 
Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta United FC parking tips
- Bike parking is available around the stadium on a first-come, first-serve basis. Make sure to secure your bike in these locations. A bike valet service is available, starting two hours before the game, across the street from Gate 2 at 1414 Andrew Young International Blvd NW.
- Bus parking near Mercedes-Benz Stadium is also on a first-come, first-served basis; you must reserve the parking space online.
- EV Charging stations are available at Georgia World Congress Center parking decks – the Red Deck, Orange Deck, and Silver Lot. You’ll need a parking pass to access these spots and use the charging facility.
- All tailgating activities must end within 30 minutes of kick-off. For evening games, tailgating lots are not open later than midnight.
- Oversized vehicles – RVs, Buses, trailers, etc. – cannot enter The Home Depot Backyard tailgating zone.
- There is a pedestrian bridge over Northside Drive, near Gate 1 – you use it to access the MARTA Station and parking lots on the west side of the stadium. The crosswalk on Northside Drive is usually closed during major events.
- Rideshare/limo/bus drop-off and pick-up locations are located on Northside Drive and Centennial Olympic Park Drive sidewalk, near the State Farm Arena.
- Park further away from the stadium to avoid the game day crowds; getting in and out of the stadium lots and decks right before and after the match won’t be easy. If you plan to spend the day in the sports and entertainment district, find a cheaper Atlanta parking garage to save more time and money.
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