[62] It features a serpentine like structure on both ends, and a cover over the main span with customizable LEDs. Turner Field was subsequently rebuilt in 2017 as Center Parc Stadium. A pedestrian bridge was planned but not originally opened when the stadium first opened. [20], Architect Bill Johnson explained that the circular opening in the roof was inspired by the Roman Pantheon ("Pantheon" was also the working name for the building design). [39] In April 2012, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that if a deal was reached, the new stadium's construction would be expected to begin in 2014, with the Falcons to begin regular-season play in 2017. [69] Work on the roof was completed on July 14, 2018. To view parks by city, enter the city into the search field. [115] This became the highest grossing single night concert in the venue's history, and became George Strait's third show to earn over $10 million. During the College Football National Championship Game in January 2018, several media outlets reported a significant leak that appeared to be occurring just over the field of play near the 25-yard line. [41], On August 24, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that an official deal could be reached on the construction of a new stadium by the end of 2012. [22], The stadium's roof can be kept open under light precipitation, as the electrical systems for all video boards in the stadium are outdoor-rated, and the field has a drainage system. [67], Falcons president Rich McKay told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he expected all issues with the roof to be completely resolved before the 2018 season. The centerpiece of the art collection is Gábor Miklós Szőke's stainless steel sculpture The Atlanta Falcon, which the artist said is the largest freestanding bird sculpture in the world. Neither team competing in the game reported any issues with the playing surface. [18], Below the roof is the "Halo", an 58-by-1,100-foot (18 by 335 m), ring-shaped video board around its rim. Georgia … AMB Group senior executive Mike Egan went as far as describing Mercedes-Benz Stadium as "an outdoor stadium with a roof over it" due to these characteristics, but that other factors such as humidity and outside temperatures would be taken into consideration on whether or not the roof would be opened. Get the latest news, member benefits and info. In 2018, it hosted the College Football Playoff National Championship and the MLS Cup (as Atlanta United held home field advantage), and it hosted Super Bowl LIII in 2019. [44], On December 10, the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, in a unanimous decision, approved the blueprint and most of the agreement terms for the new stadium plans. All operating profits of Mercedes-Benz Stadium go to AMB Group and not to the state. [106] Over the two sold-out nights, Taylor performed to an audience of 116,746 people and grossed $18.089 million. The stadium's signature feature is its retractable roof, which features a "pinwheel" consisting of eight translucent, triangular panels. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. The most expensive tickets are priced at US$385 per game, in addition to one-time PSL fees, for the first three years. September 23, 2020 7:00 pm. [63] The bridge is also criticized for its inequity and siphoning funds from the 2016 Renew Atlanta TSPLOST; the bridge was not originally on the project lists, so other projects originally on the list had to be removed. [32][33], In May 2010, it was reported by multiple news outlets that the Atlanta Falcons were interested in replacing the Georgia Dome with a newly constructed open-air stadium, although at the time it was planned to retain the Georgia Dome to continue hosting non-NFL events. They also stated that the issues were common for newly constructed stadiums with retractable roofs. Mercedes-Benz also holds a 10-year naming rights contract for the Louisiana Superdome signed in 2011. New speakers were added to suites, the angle of the bowl speakers was adjusted and delays introduced in order to reduce echo.