Mercedes-Benz Stadium opened in downtown Atlanta in 2017 to much acclaim by local and national sports fans. The arena was built to replace the Georgia Dome, which was the primary venue for major sporting events in Atlanta for 25 years. Mercedes-Benz Stadium features seats and standing room for up to 83,000 fans. The facility features the world’s largest LED video board, more than 180 sculptures, and a 16-story viewing area facing the Atlanta skyline. Mercedes-Benz Stadium also represents the future of ticketing and payments with mobile ticketing from opening and a 2019 move to cashless payments at stadium vendors.
The NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and the MLS’s Atlanta United FC call the stadium home. Atlanta United FC won the MLS Cup against the Portland Timbers last December in front of a home crowd of 73,109 fans. The Mercedes-Benz Stadium later hosted the Super Bowl LIII match between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams in February 2019. The stadium also hosts annual college football games, including the Kickoff Game, the Peach Bowl, and the SEC Championship. Musical acts ranging from Garth Brooks to Beyoncé and Jay-Z have also performed at the stadium. 
Parking Options at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The closest parking option to Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the Home Depot Backyard. This 11-acre space is used during stadium events for parking, tailgating, and other game-day activities. The Home Depot Backyard’s proximity to the stadium and available amenities make it a popular gathering spot before Falcons, Atlanta United, and college football games. This popularity also means high demand for parking spots, which are priced from $48.
Downtown Atlanta offers many other parking options if you are interested in saving money on parking for gameday concessions and souvenirs. Lot C is a surface lot located within a half mile of Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s entrances. This lot typically costs $24 for stadium events and allows tailgating. The 17 Baker surface lot is just under a mile from the stadium and offers tailgate-friendly event parking for $24. Another option within a mile of Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the 218 Peachtree Street parking garage. This lot is located in Peachtree Plaza and offers covered parking spots for $13.
Visitors parking further away or traveling from elsewhere in the city can reach Mercedes-Benz Stadium aboard a city train. MARTA includes the stadium as one of its highlighted stops on the Blue and Green lines. These lines run from east to west through downtown Atlanta, stopping at the Dome transit station throughout the day. The Vine City transit station is the next stop west from the stadium, offering access to restaurants and attractions. MARTA charges $2.50 per ride aboard the train, allowing stadium visitors to save money by parking beyond downtown lots.
Reserve Event Parking in Advance with ParkMobile
Mercedes-Benz Stadium is located near other major Atlanta venues, including the Georgia World Congress Center, State Farm Arena, Centennial Olympic Park, and CNN Center, and this swirl of activity can create high demand for parking in downtown Atlanta. In order to combat traffic congestion, it’s a good idea to look at your parking options as soon as you have tickets for an event. You can figure out how far you want to walk, if you want to dine or drink near the stadium, and how much you want to spend on parking.
ParkMobile simplifies the parking process at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Our app allows you to browse and search for upcoming events at the venue so that you can find and reserve an available parking spot in advance. Once you select your spot, you can reserve and pay with your saved method of payment. ParkMobile then acts as your parking pass, eliminating the need for paper passes that can get lost in the shuffle. With ParkMobile, you have the power to unlock parking for your next game or concert at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Check out the venue’s upcoming events to stay in the know.
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