Stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · tournament name: Atlanta Stadium
- Capacity71,000
- RoofRetractable
- Surfacenatural grass overlay
- AirportsATL
Petal-shaped retractable roof. Grass overlay for the tournament.
Getting there
- ATL
Climate & what to pack: Hot and humid. Thunderstorms common.
Where to stay
Budget
- Hotel Indigo Atlanta DowntownWalkable to the stadium.
Mid-range
- Kimpton Sylvan HotelBuckhead, boutique.
Premium
- The St. Regis AtlantaBuckhead, polished.
- Four Seasons AtlantaMidtown, reliable.
Where to eat
- Fox Bros. Bar-B-QBBQTexas-style ribs and brisket, Eastside BeltLine.
- Staplehousetasting menuOld Fourth Ward, small dining room.
- Gunshowmodern SouthernKevin Gillespie, dim-sum-cart format.
Things to do
- Georgia AquariumfamilyWhale sharks; the largest aquarium in the West.
- Martin Luther King Jr. NHShistoryFree; King's birth home and crypt.
- Piedmont ParkoutdoorsSkyline views; Saturday farmers' market.
- BeltLine Eastside TrailwalkingRail-trail through Krog Street Market.
Gear tuned for Atlanta
Heat
- Wide-brim sun hatBetter than a cap for afternoon kickoffs in the south.
- Electrolyte tabletsDrop in a water bottle; cheaper than stadium sports drinks.
- Cooling neck towelSoaks and stays cold - a lifesaver in 35 °C.
Tech
- International eSIMCovers USA + Canada + Mexico on one plan.
- 20,000 mAh power bankEnough for a matchday of phone, camera and maps.
- Universal travel adapterOne adapter that handles plugs in all three host countries.
Comfort
- Collapsible water bottleMost stadiums allow empty bottles through security.
- Packing cubesNon-negotiable for a multi-city trip.
- Travel pillowFor the long flight and the cross-country drive.