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).
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Premium
Mercedes-Benz Lot (90 Northside Dr) reserved for Falcons/United members; season parking sold through season-ticket member services (fans@falcons.nfl.com).
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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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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Food and vendors
Parking Apps Accepted
Official passes via JustPark/ParkHub (parking.mercedesbenzstadium.com); third-party apps like SpotHero/ParkWhiz sell nearby unofficial lots.
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