Here's Where To Eat, Stay And Park During 2026 FIFA World Cup

All eyes are on Atlanta as the town hosts eight matches and a semifinal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, starting Monday.

The tournament celebrates some of soccer's major stars globally and will soon pitch some of that stardom to Georgia.

The inaugural match kicked off on June 11 in Mexico City with the closing match scheduled for July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, according to stadium officials and Atlanta United.

Spain, South Africa, Morocco and Haiti are among contenders that will play matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, starting on June 15.

The Atlanta schedule is as follows:

• June 15: Spain vs. Cape Verde
• June 18: South Africa vs. Czechia
• June 21: Spain vs. Saudi Arabia
• June 24: Morocco vs. Haiti
• June 27: Uzbekistan vs. Congo DR

• July 1: Round of 32 (Match 80)
• July 7: Round of 16 (Match 95)
• July 15: Semifinal (Match 102)

Attending the popular event and wondering where you can park, eat and stay during your time in Atlanta? Patch has your go-to guide below.

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Where Can I Park?

Possibly one of the most accessible ways to travel to the World Cup is by MARTA.

The transit system has a rail inside the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and offers free daily parking at 23 stations.

The new ATL Spoke, a free autonomous shuttle, can take travelers from the West End MARTA Station to the Atlanta Beltline.

If MARTA is not option, you may try the following parking areas:

• Mercedes-Benz Stadium: parking is to be reserved, ticket packages available for FIFA World Cup
• Electric vehicle charging stations: available at the Georgia World Congress Center parking garages
• Nearby parking garages (some are operated by the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and some are not)

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Where Can I Eat?

If you visit the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, one of these vendors may be worth a try:

• ATL Grill
• Tailgate Grill
• The Mac Shac Cart
• West Nest
• Wicked Weed Bar
• Williamson Bros. BBQ
• Roti
• Shuga Zone
• Papi's Cuban Grill
• Popcorn Remix
• Molly B's
• Irie Mon Caribbean Cafe
• Hot Press Express Cart
• Gyro Portable
• Gridiron Pizza
• Frios Gourmet Pops
• J.R. Crickets
• Fan Fare Express
• Big Dave's Cheesesteaks
• Auntie Anne's

If you are looking to venture outside the stadium, you may satisfy your appetite at one of these nearby eateries:

• Twin Smokers BBQ, average cost $20-$30, barbecue
• Alma Cocina, average cost $20-$70, Mexican
• No Mas! Cantina, average cost $20-$30, Mexican
• Der Biergarten, average cost $20-$30, German
• Restaurant 10 Bar and Grill, average cost $20-$30, southern cuisine and barbecue
• Paschal's Restaurant and Bar, average cost $20-$30, soul food

Where Can I Stay?

Out-of-towners, or Georgia residents looking to spend the night downtown, can check out one of these hotels not too far away from the stadium.

Be sure to check with the hotel for availability. Some of the hotels are accessible to MARTA.

• Hilton Downtown Atlanta, 4-star Google rating
• Atlanta Marriott Marquis, 4.2-star Google rating
• The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta, 4.2-star Google rating
• Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park, 4.2-star Google rating
• Signia by Hilton Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center, 4.5-star Google rating