It seems like only yesterday that FIFA announced Atlanta’s own Mercedes-Benz would host several matches of the 2026 World Cup… and now it’s right around the corner! We’re getting excited for all the fun city happenings during the World Cup… and as it turns out, Mercedes-Benz is officially expected to be one of the best stadiums to experience the games. Keep scrolling for all the details.
According to a new report conducted by SeatPick, Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz stadium ranks as the 6th best spot to experience the games, just after Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Here’s how the top 10 stadiums for the 2026 FIFA World Cup line up:
- BC Place (Vancouver, Canada)
- Estadio BBVA (Monterrey, Mexico)
- Lumen Field (Seattle, USA)
- BMO Field (Toronto, Canada)
- Estadio Akron -Zapopan (Guadalajara, Mexico)
- Mercedes-Benz (Atlanta, USA)
- Estadio Azteca (Mexico City, Mexico)
- Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, USA)
- AT&T Stadium (Arlington, USA)
- SoFi Stadium (L.A., USA)
Why is Mercedes-Benz one of the best spots for fans to watch the World Cup?
Mercedes-Benz makes for an amazing game-day experience for all of their sporting events, and especially for the World Cup. With beer priced at $8.50, Mercedes-Benz has a whopping total of 9 bars, and 82 restaurants within walking distance… perfect for visitors to have a solid selection of food and drink options.
The stadium is supported by 48 public transport links, meaning you don’t have to worry about parking… you can just enjoy the match!
How did SeatPick come up with this data?
To do come up with this list of the best FIFA World Cup fan experiences, SeatPick, created an index of stadiums, factoring in many different rankings that make a positive fan experience, including (all within a 20-minute walk radius):
- beer prices
- bars
- hotels
- pubs
- restaurants
- public transport
Oh, and a fun fact: Mercedes-Benz Stadium features a massive 360-degree “halo board,” the first of its kind in the world, wrapping completely around the stadium’s retractable roof.
Don’t miss out on all the FIFA fun at Mercedes-Benz Stadium!