How to See an Atlanta Falcons Game

Game-day rules for Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, from the Falcons’ and the stadium’s own pages. Falcons home games are at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta.

Home dates come live from our calendar; parking, bag and gate rules are as the team or venue last published them. Every fact below was read on the cited official page and checked October 27, 2026; anything we could not read is listed under What We Could Not Confirm instead of guessed.

Getting There and Parking

• Parking lots open 4.5 hours prior to kickoff; the page lists pre-purchasing a parking pass before arriving (parking.mercedesbenzstadium.com). (atlantafalcons.com)
• MARTA: “take the train to game day for $2.50 one way”; SEC District station is the preferred stop “right at the doorstep” of the stadium; Vine City is also served; the Rapid A-Line BRT exits at South Downtown. (mercedesbenzstadium.com)
• Rideshare has two pickup zones: Zone 1 at GWCC Bus Lane C on Northside Dr. (best for Gate 1 exits heading north) and Zone 2 on Broad St. between Trinity and Mitchell St. (best for Gates 2-4); both about a 10-minute walk. (mercedesbenzstadium.com)
• The Falcons-games Fetii shuttle runs from the Atlantic Station garage (first two hours free, then an hourly rate); it is not wheelchair accessible. (mercedesbenzstadium.com)
• A free bike valet is provided for Atlanta Falcons games and Atlanta United matches. (mercedesbenzstadium.com)
• The Falcons page advises checking the GDOT project hub for I-285 construction before leaving. (atlantafalcons.com)
• ADA parking is first-come, first-served; decks and lots include ADA spaces; the Blue and Yellow Lots offer a complimentary ADA shuttle for most major events. (mercedesbenzstadium.com)

Bag and Gate Rules

• Gates open 1.5 hours prior to kickoff. (atlantafalcons.com)
• The Clear Bag Policy is strictly enforced and the stadium recommends bringing no bag. (atlantafalcons.com)
• Clear bags (plastic, vinyl or PVC) may not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″ (30.5 x 15.25 x 30.5 cm) and no buckles, hardware or decor may conceal part of the bag; a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag is permitted. (atlantafalcons.com)
• A small non-clear bag no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ may be carried alongside a clear bag. (atlantafalcons.com)
• Prohibited items include aerosol cans, knives of any length, selfie sticks, chairs, drones, signs or flags larger than 3′ x 5′, tobacco or vaping products, outside food items, bottles, cans, glass, thermoses/cups and alcohol; umbrellas must be under 33 inches. (mercedesbenzstadium.com)
• Once inside, re-entry is not permitted. (atlantafalcons.com)

Tickets

• Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a mobile ticket only venue; add tickets to a phone digital wallet to avoid gate delays. (atlantafalcons.com)
• Delta Fly-Through Lanes are an opt-in, face-based entry option at Gates 1, 2 and 4, the North Club Entrance and Silver Deck; enrollment is required. (atlantafalcons.com)
• The Falcons mobile ticketing guide is at atlantafalcons.com/tickets/mobile-ticketing-guide/. (atlantafalcons.com)
• The parking page warns to use precaution when buying parking passes from secondary resale markets. (mercedesbenzstadium.com)

Kids and Accessibility

• Accessible paths: Gates 1, 2, Silver Deck Bridge, North Suite and North Club. (mercedesbenzstadium.com)
• Mobility Ambassadors can arrange a wheelchair escort from stadium entries to seats; staff cannot bring wheelchairs out to parking lots and wheelchairs cannot be loaned during events. (mercedesbenzstadium.com)
• Sensory Room is first come, first served in 15-minute increments (ask at a Guest Services Center); sensory kits are complimentary to lease with a valid government-issued ID. (mercedesbenzstadium.com)
• Assistive listening handheld devices are leased at no cost near Section 116 or 244 with a valid ID; open captioning is on the LED boards in the east and west zones. (mercedesbenzstadium.com)
• Service animals (dogs or mini-horses only) are welcome; contact the stadium early to help with seating arrangements. (mercedesbenzstadium.com)
• Front Porch offers entertainment for all ages, including face painting and photos with a live falcon, starting at 11:30 a.m. inside Gate 2 (game ticket required) on the week 7 page. (atlantafalcons.com)

What to Know About Game Day

• Home Depot Backyard opens at 8:30 a.m. with free activations and Ring of Honor (Sections 308-315) requires a game ticket, per the Week 7 page. (atlantafalcons.com)
• The Dirty Birds Nest tailgate begins at 9:30 a.m. at 127 Northside Dr NW, with a march to Gate 1; a valid game ticket is required and it is for Falcons fans only (Week 7 page). (atlantafalcons.com)
• Stadium phone: 470-341-5000. (atlantafalcons.com)

Keep Planning

• Events in Atlanta
• SEC Championship game
• Peach Bowl
• Things to do in Atlanta

FAQ

Can I bring a bag to Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

Only a clear bag up to 12″ x 6″ x 12″ or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, plus an optional small non-clear bag up to 4.5″ x 6.5″; bringing no bag is recommended. (atlantafalcons.com)

Are paper tickets accepted at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

The stadium is a mobile ticket only venue. (atlantafalcons.com)

Which MARTA stations serve Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

SEC District and Vine City; SEC District is the preferred stop. (mercedesbenzstadium.com)

What We Could Not Confirm

• Seating capacity: not stated on the atlantafalcons.com game day or stadium pages fetched; omitted.
• Parking lot names and prices: pre-purchase is advised but no lot prices were on the pages fetched.
• Ticket prices: the game day page lists none.
• Stroller policy: accessibility and guidelines pages do not mention strollers.
• Gate times on the guidelines page not covered; times come from the game day page, which at fetch time displayed a completed Week 7 game, so lot/gate offsets (4.5 h and 1.5 h) are copied as published but the clock times shown there are game-specific and omitted.
• mbstadium.com does not resolve; mercedesbenzstadium.com used.
• Falcons page tailgate/Front Porch details are from a single game’s page (Week 7) and may vary by game.

How we checked this guide: Dates, hours, admission and parking prices, and access details were verified against the official sources listed below on October 27, 2026. Operators change schedules and raise prices without notice, so confirm anything time-sensitive before you drive. The figures in this guide also feed our Georgia Attraction Transparency Index and Family Day-Out Cost Index.

Sources

• Falcons Game Day (atlantafalcons.com)
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium Accessibility
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium Guidelines
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium Parking and Transportation
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium (atlantafalcons.com)

About Hank Whitlock

Hank Whitlock is the pen name of the It's Georgia editor. Every guide is built around the questions a busy family actually asks before a trip: how long is the drive, what does parking cost, can the stroller make it, are dogs allowed. Details are checked against official park, city, and venue sources, and each guide shows the date it was last updated.