World Cup coming to Atlanta next summer. 300,000 to 500,000 visitors expected starting June 15, 2026.
The city is anticipating between 300,000-500,000 unique visitors across the eight matches taking place at the Mercedes-Benz.
300,000 - 500,000 unique visitors expected across 8 matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium starting June 15; South Downtown streetscape actively being beautified across 25+ blocks, signaling concentrated foot-traffic surge for restaurants in the SoDo and South Downtown corridor.
First match June 15, 2026; 8 matches total at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.


