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How to buy tickets for the World Cup matches in Atlanta

The World Cup is the pinnacle of professional football, and it only comes around every four years, so tickets are in high demand and notoriously difficult to get your hands on. In fact, our customer service team gets a lot of fans who ask: How can I book World Cup tickets in Atlanta? And it can be tricky. Let's walk you through all the steps so you can start thinking about booking your flights across the pond.

• Select the match you want to attend and click 'View Tickets'.
• Select the area you would like to sit within the stadium graphic on the right-hand side.
• Select the number of tickets you would like to purchase.
• Click on the green 'Buy' button.
• Complete the order form using your personal details.
• Don't forget to check that all your information has been input and is correct.
• Click 'Make Payment'.
• The tickets are now yours!

Ticket prices tend to vary depending on the seat category and match type, so do bear that in mind when selecting matches. Some games, mainly knockout matches or popular teams, can sell out incredibly quickly, so make sure you book early and are on high alert for when tickets come on sale! For more information you can read our extended guide on how to book your World Cup 2026 tickets.

Which stadium in Atlanta host World Cup matches

All eight World Cup fixtures in Atlanta will be held at the city's flagship venue, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, temporarily renamed "Atlanta Stadium" for the tournament. Nestled in the heart of downtown Atlanta, the futuristic arena boasts a retractable roof that opens like a camera lens, a colossal 360-degree halo screen that wraps around the entire stadium, and a reputation for delivering an unforgettable matchday experience. Home to the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League and Atlanta United FC of Major League Soccer, it was opened in 2017 to replace the aging Georgia Dome, which had played host to some of Atlanta's largest events for 25 years.

Fan zones locations in Atlanta

The official Atlanta World Cup Fan Festival will be held at Centennial Olympic Park, 30 years after it welcomed Olympic fans in 1996. Just steps from the stadium, the venue is one of Atlanta's most iconic public spaces and will serve as the perfect meeting point for football fans from across the globe. The space will be open for 20 days throughout the World Cup, on match days and the day prior, and will feature live match screenings, food vendors, music performances, and interactive games. If you're attending a game or just looking to soak up the vibes, the Fanzone promises to be a lively experience.

Accommodation tips in Atlanta for football fans

Book hotels near Downtown or Midtown to make your life as easy as possible. This means you'll be within walking distance to the stadium and fanzone, so you can avoid the busy transport on matchdays. Options are listed below:

Budget friendly (Under £130 per night)

• Holiday Inn Express - 10-minute walk
• Clarion Inn - 10-minute walk
• Hyatt Place Atlanta / Centennial Park - 5-minute walk
• REVERB Downtown Atlanta - 5-minute walk

Mid-Range (£130–£230 per night)

• The Westin Peachtree Plaza - 10-minute walk
• Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown - 5-minute walk

Luxury (Above £300 per night)

• Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park - 5-minute walk
• Signia by Hilton Atlanta GWCC - 5-minute walk

If you are staying for a longer period of time or you are travelling as part of a group, you could consider booking an Airbnb or a short-term rental. For all stays, ensure you book early to avoid price surges as the World Cup draws closer and demand for accommodation skyrockets.

How to get to Atlanta

If you're flying from the UK, the easiest route is a direct flight from London Heathrow to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, one of the busiest in the world. The journey takes around 9-10 hours, and once you land, getting into the city centre is simple. The MARTA train, Red or Gold Line, runs straight from the airport to downtown in about 20 minutes. If that train is not for you, rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft are widely available, and if you're just exploring locally, scooter rentals like Bird and Lime are an easy way to get around. Driving is also an option, but traffic can be heavy on matchdays, so public transport is often the smarter choice!

In Atlanta, MARTA-accessible means a location is reachable via the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), the city's public transit system, which includes: Trains, buses and walking connections. Both the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Centennial Olympic Park are accessible via MARTA. So, all you need to do is get off at GWCC/CNN Center Station, which is on the Blue/green line, and both venues are within a 5-minute walk.

Travel information between connected cities

Atlanta is part of the Eastern Region, which includes Boston, Miami, Philadelphia, New York/New Jersey and Toronto, all of which are connected by the United States' main trainline, Amtrak. The train journeys can be long, but Amtrak trains are very comfortable and often have scenic views as you travel.

If you've got tickets for a World Cup fixture but would prefer not to get the train, flights between these host cities are frequent and affordable, especially via Delta and Southwest Airlines. Catching a domestic flight is also considered to be the quickest way of travelling between the host cities in the Eastern region, so it could save you plenty of time if you are on a tight schedule.

You do also have the option of going on a road trip, but they do tend to be quite time-consuming, as you can see below:

Football history in Atlanta

Atlanta hasn't traditionally been seen as a football city, although it did welcome Pele all the way back in 1968, while the legendary footballer was still playing for Santos. For decades, the spotlight leaned heavily towards American football, basketball, and baseball. After the Atlanta Apollos folded in 1981, local football fans endured a 30-year wait for a professional team to rally behind. But that wait ended in 2014 with the founding of Atlanta United, and within just three seasons, the club had firmly established itself as a force in Major League Soccer (MLS).

Since then, the Five Stripes have drawn Premier League pedigree to the American South, with players like Kenwyne Jones, Brad Guzan, and Miguel Almirón all playing key roles in the club's early rise. Their rapid ascent is reflected in the trophy haul, an MLS Cup, a U.S. Open Cup, and a Campeones Cup, all within their first decade as a club.

Atlanta wasn't named as one of the host cities when the United States last hosted the World Cup back in 1994, making this summer a landmark moment for the city. For local football fans, this isn't just a chance to see some of the world's best players playing on home soil; it's an opportunity to cement Atlanta as a major player in the American soccer landscape and inspire the next generation of homegrown talent.