Luggage storageMercedes Benz Stadium

Bag rules and storage at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Match days in Atlanta mean thousands of fans arriving early, carrying bags the stadium won't let through the gate. If yours won't fit the policy, you'll need somewhere to leave it before kick-off.

Official storage exists at the stadium's own gates, while nearby attractions like Georgia Aquarium leave you carrying everything with you. State Farm Arena, just up the road, pairs strict bag limits with a paid valet service at Gate 2 for anything that doesn't fit. Mercedes-Benz Stadium itself has generous allowances for small items like sealed water bottles, which helps if you're packing light for the event. If you're bringing a clear bag, it must be made of plastic, vinyl, or PVC and stay within 12 by 6 by 12 inches. You can also bring a tiny non-clear clutch as long as it's no bigger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches. For anything that doesn't comply, the stadium's outside bag check service runs fee-based bag checks just outside the stadium. Those bag-check locations are located outside Gate 1 near the box office and outside Gate 2 on Andrew Young International Boulevard. Plan around the event, because the Mobile Locker service generally opens two hours before start time and closes an hour and a half after it ends, with same-day collection required. Payment at the Mobile Locker bag check can be made by card or contactless, so you don't need cash. Expect a security screening that may include magnetometers, handheld metal detectors, or a pat-down. With Stasher, you can store bags from $2.49 per bag per day.

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Getting to the stadium with luggage

Vine City MARTA station sits close to the stadium, with Gate 1 directly across from it, and a one-way MARTA fare costs $2.50. Downtown Atlanta is served by nine MARTA rail stations on both the north-south and east-west lines, including direct service from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, so you can ride straight from your flight toward the stadium without needing a car. Northside Drive runs along the west side of the stadium and gives you access to Gate 1 and the Northside Drive Pedestrian Bridge. If you're arriving by rideshare, Broad Street between Trinity and Mitchell Street is the designated pick-up and drop-off point for guests leaving through Gates 2 to 4. International Plaza provides access to the Front Porch and is a location for Gates 2, 3 and 4.

Nearby attractions and their own bag policies

Georgia Aquarium is a 10-15-minute walk from the Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center Station on the MARTA Blue/Green line or from the Civic Center or Peachtree Center Stations on the Red/Gold line. It has no lockers or coat/bag check at all, so whatever you bring stays with you for the whole visit.

State Farm Arena bans backpacks, hard-sided bags of any size and anything larger than 14" x 14" x 6". It provides a fee-based Bag Valet service by Gate 2 for guests with non-complying bags. It is served by the MARTA rail system at the SEC District Station, which is located just steps from the arena entrance.

The CNN Center is free to enter and open to the public, and it has its own MARTA stop on the Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center Station. Downtown's Five Points station is the central hub where all four MARTA rail lines converge, so it's a useful landmark if you're changing trains while carrying bags.

Before you go: entry timing and exceptions

Gates at Mercedes-Benz Stadium typically open 90 minutes before kick-off for Atlanta Falcons games and Atlanta United matches, though opening times can vary for other events. Parents with small children may bring plastic bottles of non-frozen formula or milk and small snacks inside. Medically necessary food is also allowed, but it must be inspected and approved by security personnel at the gates first. Each fan can carry in one factory-sealed, non-frozen 500mL bottle of water, so there's no need to buy your first drink inside. If you want to see more of the building, the stadium runs 90-minute official tours covering the locker rooms, playing field, Window to the City, Skybridges and various clubs, with tickets bookable online and walk-ins welcome when space allows.