Game Day and Beyond

NFL team guides

Atlanta Falcons

Venue and travel guide

Parking

Guide url

https://www.mercedesbenzstadium.com/parking-and-transportation (purchase at https://parking.mercedesbenzstadium.com)

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Hours

Official lots open roughly 2–3 hours before Falcons kickoff; most unofficial lots open 4 hours prior and close about 1 hour post-game.

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Overnight

Not permitted in standard lots; Marshalling Yard RV lot allows multi-day passes (opens 8 AM on purchased arrival day, vehicles out by 10 AM day after the game).

Source statement; not independently verified.

Premium

Mercedes-Benz Lot (90 Northside Dr) reserved for Falcons/United members; season parking sold through season-ticket member services (fans@falcons.nfl.com).

Source statement; not independently verified.

Public transport

MARTA rail to SEC District Station (formerly GWCC/CNN Center) at the stadium's doorstep is the venue's #1-recommended arrival option ($2.50 each way).

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Recommended lots

Lot 1 (north side) or State Farm Arena shared deck for easy MARTA connection

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Towing

Park as directed by lot staff — violators in private/unofficial lots may be booted, towed, or fined; lanes must be kept clear.

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Traffic

Northside Drive and the I-75/85 Downtown Connector exits before kickoff; stadium recommends Waze (not Google/Apple Maps) for event-day closures; AJC Lot doesn't open until 4 PM weekdays.

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Rideshare

Distance

Approximately a 10-minute walk from the stadium gates to either zone.

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Lyft dropoff

Same designated zones as pickup.

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Other services

Fetii group-rideshare gameday shuttle from Atlantic Station (Falcons games only); private black-car services use GWCC areas.

Source statement; not independently verified.

Uber dropoff

Same two designated zones (GWCC Bus Lane C and South Downtown/Broad St).

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Wait area

GWCC Bus Lane C (follow signs from Gate 1 across the Home Depot Backyard bridge) and Broad St in South Downtown.

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Public transportation

App

itsmarta.com and the MARTA app; stadium SMS alerts also available.

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Ferry

None — landlocked downtown location.

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Shuttles

Dropoff

GWCC Bus Lane C at the stadium.

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Frequency

Staggered departures roughly every 10 minutes; ride takes about 15–20 minutes each way.

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Notes

Service designed to bypass downtown gameday driving; arrive 2 hours early for minimal wait.

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Operator

Fetii (book via Fetii iOS/Android app; no advance scheduling required).

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Pickup

Atlantic Station parking garage (enter via State Street, park near stairwells 10/15/16); buses stage on 17½ Street.

Source statement; not independently verified.

Bicycles

Overnight

No — valet closes one hour after each event; bikes must be claimed before close.

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Secure

Yes — staffed bike valet with digital check-in (text-message claim ID sent to your phone).

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Share distance

Varies — dockless vehicles typically staged around Centennial Olympic Park and downtown blocks.

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Share station

Atlanta's Relay Bike Share ended; dockless e-scooters/e-bikes (Lime, Bird) operate downtown — availability varies near the stadium on event days.

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Valet

Yes — opens 2 hours before the event, closes 1 hour after; provide your cell number at drop-off for a secure claim ID.

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Accessibility

Fun fact

Guest Services will safely store mobility devices during events, and ADA shuttles run from the Blue and Yellow lots to the gates.

Source statement; not independently verified.

Sensory

KultureCity-certified — dedicated Sensory Room (first-come, 15-minute increments) and free sensory kits with noise-reducing headphones at Guest Services Centers (ID required to lease).

Source statement; not independently verified.

Service animals

Certified, leashed service animals welcome per ADA Title II/III; emotional support/comfort animals are not permitted; call (470) 341-5000 Option #3 for advance assistance.

Source statement; not independently verified.

Food and vendors

Parking Apps Accepted

Official passes via JustPark/ParkHub (parking.mercedesbenzstadium.com); third-party apps like SpotHero/ParkWhiz sell nearby unofficial lots.

Source statement; not independently verified.