For the first time in the history of the tournament, the FIFA World Cup is being hosted in 3 countries this year, including the U.S. And if you’ve somehow missed it (maybe you haven’t been outside or online in the past year?), Atlanta is one of the host cities.
Atlanta is hosting 8 matches, beginning June 15th, including a semi-final, at our downtown stadium, Mercedes-Benz. Due to FIFA’s regulations, the Benz has been temporarily renamed Atlanta Stadium, and all of the logos (except famously… one!) have been covered.
And according to a new report by USA Today… Atlanta Stadium is where it’s at! Keep scrolling to learn more.
Why is Atlanta Stadium the best stadium in the World Cup?
Atlanta Stadium is a winner for several reasons: mostly because it provides a spectacular fan experience.
USA Today says,
Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a fairly newer venue, opening in 2017, and it feels like it with a super cool retractable roof and state-of-the-art video board. The location is actually in the city, which is refreshing. The home of the Atlanta Falcons also houses the Atlanta United, who have several lauded gameday traditions and a passionate fanbase. This stadium is an expert at successfully operating a soccer match and making it a good time.
How do the other stadiums measure up?
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia (Atlanta Stadium)
- Estadio Azteca in Mexico City (Mexico City Stadium)
- SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California (Los Angeles Stadium)
- Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe (Monterrey Stadium)
- Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington (Seattle Stadium)
- AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas (Dallas Stadium)
- NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas (Houston Stadium)
- Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida (Miami Stadium)
- BC Place in Vancouver (BC Place Vancouver)
- Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia Stadium)
- Estadio Akron in Guadalajara (Guadalajara Stadium)
- BMO Field in Toronto (Toronto Stadium)
- Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri (Kansas City Stadium)
- Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts (Boston Stadium)
- Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California (San Francisco Bay Area Stadium)
- MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York New Jersey Stadium)
