The World Is Coming
to Our City
Atlanta hosts eight FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches, including a semifinal. Whether you have a ticket or not, this is your celebration too.
Match Schedule
Five group stage matches, a Round of 32, a Round of 16, and a Semifinal, all at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium).
* Final opponents TBD based on playoff results. All times ET. Subject to change.
FIFA Fan Festival™ at Centennial Olympic Park
The official Fan Festival is free and open to everyone, 16 days of matches on a 40 foot screen, live concerts, Atlanta food vendors, and cultural programming in the heart of downtown.
June 12 to July 15, 2026
Centennial Olympic Park · Downtown Atlanta · 10 min walk from Atlanta Stadium
Free entry tickets available at AtlantaFWC26.com. Upgraded experiences also available for a fee.
Also: WatchFest 26 in Decatur
Decatur Square hosts 34 days of outdoor screenings, live concerts, and indoor watch spots at local breweries and restaurants. Just 7 MARTA stops from the stadium. More info →
Centennial Olympic Park hosted the world for the 1996 Olympics. Thirty years later, it hosts the world again. A full circle Atlanta moment.
The Clean Zone Explained
FIFA requires a protected perimeter around the stadium where unauthorized commercial activity is restricted. Here's what it means for residents, visitors, and businesses.
Clean Zone Map
Interactive map coming soon. FIFA is finalizing boundaries ahead of June 2026.
Check AtlantaFWC26.comFIFA Trademark Guide
FIFA protects its brand aggressively, but there's a lot you can still do to market your business, celebrate the tournament, and benefit from the foot traffic. Here's the plain language guide.
- Use general soccer themes, flags, footballs, goal imagery, without FIFA logos or trademarks
- Reference country names and matches ("Root for Spain!", "World Cup weekend specials")
- Use generic terms: "the beautiful game," "soccer season," "the big match"
- Show games on your TVs, standard commercial broadcast licenses typically cover this
- Host a free viewing party (a paid event may require a FIFA public viewing license)
- Celebrate Atlanta pride: "Atlanta's moment," "the world comes to our city"
- Promote and activate in public spaces outside the Clean Zone
- Partner with the Atlanta Beltline for official vendor and activation opportunities
- Use "FIFA," "FIFA World Cup," "World Cup 2026," or "FWC26" in paid advertising or on merchandise
- Use any FIFA logos, the official trophy image, mascot, or tournament emblem
- Imply official FIFA sponsorship or association without a license
- Create merchandise (shirts, hats, bags) using FIFA's protected marks
- Sell unauthorized World Cup tickets, hospitality packages, or tours
- Distribute flyers or promotional items inside the Clean Zone on match days
- Use the official FWC 2026 tournament typeface without a license
- Mirror official FIFA sponsor advertising to imply a false association
Hosting a public viewing event? If you're charging admission, selling associated merchandise, or screening on an outdoor display, you may need a FIFA public viewing license. Contact the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee or visit FIFA.com for guidance. When in doubt, consult a local IP attorney, the Beltline Business Playbook also has detailed guidance.
Experience Atlanta
The World Cup is Atlanta's chance to show the world who we really are. These are the neighborhoods, corridors, and communities that make the city worth visiting, no ticket required.
The birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement. Home to Dr. King's birth site, Ebenezer Baptist Church, and a rising restaurant scene. This is Atlanta's soul.
Ponce City Market, the Beltline Eastside Trail, and murals around every corner. Atlanta's most walkable stretch for eating, drinking, and people watching.
Atlanta's original arts district, steps from the stadium. Galleries, murals, and local restaurants make this a must visit on match days.
22 miles of trails connecting Atlanta neighborhoods. Look for Beltline organized activations, pop up vendors, and watch parties throughout the tournament.
Gritty, real, and deeply Atlanta. EAV's independent venues and bars will be buzzing with watch parties and live music all summer long.
One of America's most diverse dining corridors. Nearly every nation playing in this World Cup has a restaurant here. The world, in one street.
Official Resources
Everything you need, from tickets and the fan festival to business tools and visitor info.