Die-hard Atlanta Falcons
fans did die hard at last year’s Super Bowl, and if you bleed black and red, you’re probably still reeling from the improbable comeback the New England Patriots put on the Falcons. But hope springs eternal at the beginning of every season, and this year, not only can Falcons fans hope for your team to have another long playoff run, you can do it in a brand new, $1.6 billion home, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. This state-of the-art facility will draw crowds by the carful. So where are the best places to park and how much is it going to cost? We’ve put together this handy guide with the must-know info for parking and transportation.
Keep in mind, it’s not just Falcons games that are going to be held in this impressive building with a retractable roof and PSLs that top out at $45,000. It will also be the home of the Atlanta United FC of Major League Soccer, with a regular season schedule that runs from May through October. Throw in some college football games including the Peach Bowl, some Super Bowls, March Madness tournament games, and a lot of concerts (starting with Garth Brooks beginning in October), and you have year-round mania. It’s going to be a busy place. You’ll need to plan your arrival to account for the traffic (and the costs) – not to mention the tailgating. Here are your best bets.
Parking Lots Closest to Mercedes-Benz Stadium
| Cost: |
$25 daytime, $30 overnight |
| Open: |
24 hours |
Tailgating allowed
| Cost: |
$30 payable in cash, debit card, credit card or mobile pass. (Rates may vary for special events.) |
| Open: |
5 hours prior to an event |
Tailgating allowed
Parking Lots North or Northwest of Mercedes-Benz Stadium:
| Cost: |
$20 payable in cash, credit card or mobile pass |
| Open: |
24 hours |
| Cost: |
$5 per hour, $8 for two hours $10 for 12 hours, payable in cash, credit card or mobile pass |
| Open: |
24 hours |
Tailgating allowed
| Cost: |
$11 per hour, $20 for 16 hours Monday – Friday
$5 per hour, $20 for 16 hours Saturday and Sunday
Payable in cash, credit card or EFT payment |
| Open: |
24 hours |
| Cost: |
$10 payable in cash or credit card. Must print permit. |
| Open: |
Every day 9 am – 8 pm |
| Cost: |
$30 payable in cash, debit card, credit card or mobile pass. (Rates may vary for special events.) |
| Open: |
5 hours prior to an event |
| Cost: |
$10 payable in cash or credit card |
| Open: |
Monday – Friday 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday 24 hours |
| Cost: |
$10 daytime, $20 overnight, payable in cash or credit card. Must print permit. |
| Open: |
24 hours |
| Cost: |
$30 payable in cash, debit card, credit card or mobile pass. (Rates may vary for special events.) |
| Open: |
5 hours prior to an event |
| Cost: |
$30 payable in cash, debit card, credit card or mobile pass. (Rates may vary for special events.) |
| Open: |
5 hours prior to an event |
| Cost: |
$15 payable in cash, credit card or mobile pass |
| Open: |
5 hours prior to an event |
| Cost: |
$30 payable in cash, debit card, credit card or mobile pass. (Rates may vary for special events.) |
| Open: |
5 hours prior to an event |
Tailgating allowed
| Cost: |
$30 payable in cash, debit card, credit card or mobile pass. (Rates may vary for special events.) |
| Open: |
5 hours prior to an event |
From South or Southwest of Mercedes-Benz Stadium:
| Cost: |
$4 payable in cash, credit card or passport parking app. Must print permit. |
| Open: |
24 hours |
Tailgating allowed
| Cost: |
$5 payable in cash |
| Open: |
24 hours |
Tailgating allowed
| Cost: |
$7 per 3 hours, payable in cash or credit card. Must print permit. |
| Open: |
24 hours |
Taking Public Transportation to Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Want to avoid driving to the stadium and paying the parking fees? MARTA can get you there for only $2.50. The best station for arriving and departing is the GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center Station, which is right next to the stadium in the heart of downtown Atlanta. Or you can use a ridesharing service like Uber or Lyft that can take you there for a little more money.
Check out the complete schedule below and buy tickets to see a concert or event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium today!
