World Cup 2026 Atlanta Day Trip from NYC -- Mercedes-Benz Stadium Guide

Want to attend a World Cup match outside of MetLife Stadium? Atlanta / Mercedes-Benz Stadium is one of the best options for New York-based fans. Here is everything you need to plan the trip.

Distance from NYC

870 miles -- fly

Getting there

Flights from JFK, LaGuardia, or Newark to Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL). Flight time: 2.5 hours. One of the busiest airports in the world -- allow connection time. MARTA rail from ATL airport to downtown Atlanta (20 min), then walk to Mercedes-Benz Stadium (15 min). No car needed.

Matches at this venue

Semifinal (July 14) and multiple group stage matches including Morocco vs Haiti (June 24) and Group I matches. Atlanta is one of the great World Cup venues -- 71,000 capacity with a retractable roof.

Where to stay

Downtown Atlanta, Midtown, or Buckhead. The MARTA connection makes almost any Atlanta hotel viable for stadium access.

Key tip

Atlanta in July is hot and humid. Mercedes-Benz Stadium has a retractable roof -- check the FIFA match schedule for whether the roof will be open or closed for your match. The stadium itself is architectural landmark.

Get tickets

Can not make it in person?

Every World Cup match airs on FOX or FS1 in English, Telemundo or Universo in Spanish. Stream all four channels with FuboTV.