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World Cup coming to Atlanta next summer

June 2, 2026 · South Downtown, Atlanta
World Cup coming to Atlanta next summer

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.

Source: roughdraftatlanta.com