Atlanta World Cup 2026 — Airport to Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Mercedes-Benz Stadium sits in downtown Atlanta, barely 12 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) — the world’s busiest airport. It’s the only U.S. venue hosting a World Cup semifinal, so demand here peaks hard; a pre-booked fixed fare skips the I-75/85 Connector crush.

Airport routes to Mercedes-Benz Stadium

ATL → Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

12 mi·~18 min·$17–$20
Route details

Estimates use Tourch's standard (Tourch Go) rate with no surge pricing. Final fare is confirmed when you book.

World Cup matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Jun 15, 2026

Group Stage

Spain vs. Cabo Verde

Jun 18, 2026

Group Stage

Czechia vs. South Africa

Jun 21, 2026

Group Stage

Spain vs. Saudi Arabia

Jun 24, 2026

Group Stage

Morocco vs. Haiti

Jun 27, 2026

Group Stage

Congo DR vs. Uzbekistan

Jul 1, 2026

Round of 32

Teams TBD

Jul 7, 2026

Round of 16

Teams TBD

Jul 15, 2026

Semi-final

Teams TBD

8 matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Dates and kickoff times can change — confirm with FIFA before you travel.

Rideshare pickup

The City of Atlanta runs two designated rideshare zones a short walk from the gates: Zone 1 on Northside Drive (in front of GWCC Building C) and Zone 2 on Broad Street between Trinity and Mitchell. Door-to-door drop-off isn’t allowed — the event perimeter is GPS-blocked on match days.

Public transit

MARTA rail is the recommended route: all lines meet at Five Points, then one stop to the GWCC/SEC District or Vine City station, each a ~5-minute walk to the gates. Fare is $2.50 (tap any card), trains run every ~5 minutes on match days, and the Gold/Red line reaches downtown from ATL airport in ~25–30 minutes.

Traffic to expect

The I-75/85 “Downtown Connector” right beside the stadium backs up 60–90 minutes before kickoff and after the whistle; I-20 and Northside Drive jam too, with rolling closures inside the security perimeter. World Cup parking is pre-purchase only (no on-site sales).

Local match-day tips for Atlanta

  • Use Vine City station over SEC District — its west-side exit feeds the pedestrian bridge to the gates and clears faster after the match.
  • Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to the stadium is only ~12 miles, and the MARTA Gold/Red line from the airport beats driving the Connector on a match day.
  • Tap any Visa/Mastercard or Apple/Google Pay straight at the MARTA fare gate — skip the 15–20 minute kiosk line.
  • Atlanta hosts a semifinal on July 15 — the single highest-demand day here. Lock in your ride and lodging well ahead.

Atlanta World Cup transport — FAQs

Is there a train to Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

Yes — MARTA rail runs to GWCC/SEC District and Vine City stations, each a 5–10 minute walk from the gates, for $2.50 each way, with trains every ~5 minutes on match days.

How far is Atlanta airport (ATL) from the stadium?

About 12 miles, roughly 18 minutes by car off-peak — but the I-75/85 Connector is unpredictable on match days, so the MARTA train from the airport (~25–30 min) is often faster.

How early should I arrive for an Atlanta World Cup match?

At least 90 minutes before kickoff — more for the July 15 semifinal. If driving, allow 3+ hours for Connector traffic and the pre-purchase-only parking.

Request a ride in Atlanta

We’re expanding for the World Cup. Tell us your route in Atlanta and we’ll confirm availability and arrange a driver.

Request a ride