World Cup Season Has Officially Taken Over Downtown Atlanta
The tournament officially kicked off on June 11 with Mexico defeating South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Julián Quiñones scored the tournament's first goal before Raúl Jiménez added a second-half goal to secure the victory for Mexico.
As the tournament continues, the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park has quickly become one of the city's biggest attractions. Fans from around the world are gathering daily for watch parties, live entertainment, food, and the unique atmosphere that only the World Cup can bring.
One of the best things about downtown Atlanta is how many attractions and local businesses are within walking distance of each other. Visitors attending the Fan Festival can easily explore:
Centennial Olympic Park
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Georgia Aquarium
World of Coca-Cola
Moxy Atlanta Downtown
Eggslut
Big Dave's Cheesesteaks
EXO MART on Marietta Street
For visitors driving into downtown, numerous parking options are available throughout the area, including the LAZ Parking lot near Marietta Street, offering convenient access to Centennial Olympic Park, the Fan Festival, and surrounding attractions.
FIFA Fan Festival Schedule — Centennial Olympic Park
Friday, June 12
FIFA Fan Festival Hours: 2 PM – 12 AM
Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina — 3 PM
USA vs Paraguay — 9 PM
Saturday, June 13
FIFA Fan Festival Hours: 1 PM – 11 PM
Qatar vs Switzerland — 3 PM
Brazil vs Morocco — 6 PM
Haiti vs Scotland — 9 PM
Sunday, June 14
FIFA Fan Festival Hours: 1 PM – 9 PM
Germany vs Curaçao — 1 PM
Netherlands vs Japan — 4 PM
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador — 7 PM
Monday, June 15
FIFA Fan Festival Hours: 10 AM – 8 PM
Mercedes-Benz Stadium Match
Spain vs Cabo Verde — 12 PM to 2:30 PM
Additional Watch Parties:
Belgium vs Egypt — 3 PM
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay — 6 PM
Wednesday, June 17
FIFA Fan Festival Hours: 12 PM – 10 PM
Portugal vs DR Congo — 1 PM
England vs Croatia — 4 PM
Ghana vs Panama — 7 PM
Thursday, June 18
FIFA Fan Festival Hours: 11 AM – 11 PM
Mercedes-Benz Stadium Match
Czechia vs South Africa — 12 PM to 2:30 PM
Additional Watch Parties:
Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina — 3 PM
Canada vs Qatar — 6 PM
Mexico vs South Korea — 9 PM
Friday, June 19
FIFA Fan Festival Hours: 1:30 PM – 11:30 PM
USA vs Australia — 3 PM
Scotland vs Morocco — 6 PM
Brazil vs Haiti — 8:30 PM
Saturday, June 20
FIFA Fan Festival Hours: 12 PM – 10 PM
Netherlands vs Sweden — 1 PM
Germany vs Ivory Coast — 4 PM
Ecuador vs Curaçao — 8 PM
Sunday, June 21
FIFA Fan Festival Hours: 10 AM – 8 PM
Mercedes-Benz Stadium Match
Spain vs Saudi Arabia — 12 PM to 2:30 PM
Additional Watch Parties:
Belgium vs Iran — 3 PM
Uruguay vs Cabo Verde — 6 PM
Wednesday, June 24
FIFA Fan Festival Hours: 1 PM – 11 PM
Mercedes-Benz Stadium Match
Morocco vs Haiti — 6 PM to 8:30 PM
Additional Watch Parties:
Switzerland vs Canada — 3 PM
Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar — 3 PM
Brazil vs Scotland — 6 PM
Czechia vs Mexico — 9 PM
South Africa vs South Korea — 9 PM
Friday, June 26
FIFA Fan Festival Hours: 1 PM – 11 PM
Norway vs France — 3 PM
Senegal vs Iraq — 3 PM
Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia — 8 PM
Uruguay vs Spain — 8 PM
Saturday, June 27
FIFA Fan Festival Hours: 2 PM – 12 AM
Mercedes-Benz Stadium Match
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan — 7:30 PM
Additional Watch Parties:
Panama vs England — 5 PM
Croatia vs Ghana — 5 PM
Colombia vs Portugal — 7:30 PM
Jordan vs Argentina — 10 PM
Algeria vs Austria — 10 PM
July Schedule
World Cup festivities will continue into July. Additional FIFA Fan Festival hours, match schedules, and downtown events will be announced in a separate July update.
End of June FIFA events.
