How to Watch a Copa America 2024 Match in Atlanta

Atlanta will be one of the most prominent venues of the Copa America to be held in the United States between 20 June and 14 July because the Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host the opening match, which will have Argentina, the reigning champions of the tournament, as one of its protagonists. A favourite place to enjoy tickets for Copa America 2024.

Tickets for the Copa America 2024 in Atlanta are already available for purchase on the website of Hellotickets. The tickets will have different prices and will depend on the stage of the competition, the opponents and, above all, the location of the seats.

In general, the tickets in the back of the stadium and in the upper areas are usually cheaper than those on the sides of the pitch, although from this sector the view is clearer and closer. Check all the information about the 2024 edition and get the best tickets for the matches in this stadium.

How to get tickets for the Copa America 2024 in Atlanta?

Getting your tickets is very easy. Go to the online ticket sales platform for the Copa America and you will see within each selection the dates of the matches and the stadiums where the matches will be played.

The Mercedes-Benz Stadium has an approximate capacity of 73,000 spectators, but as it will host the opening match it will be one of the most visited stadiums during the tournament, so I advise you that if you plan to attend the Copa America buy your tickets as early as possible, especially because Argentina, reigning champion of the competition, will be playing there.

Atlanta will host the opening match, which will be played on 20 June at 8pm East Coast time. This match will pit defending champions Argentina against Canada, depending on who qualifies from CONCACAF and will take a place in Group A. The match will be preceded by the Copa America opening ceremony.

On the other hand, this stadium will also host the second match of Group C between the United States and Panama. It will take place on 27 June at 6 p.m. and raises expectations because several of the USA's regular players play for Atlanta United FC, the team that plays its home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, so I recommend you buy your Copa America tickets as early as possible.

Atlanta will also be the epicentre of the CONCACAF teams' matches, as three of the four teams that will be playing there belong to this confederation. As such, a large crowd is expected for all matches played at this venue, especially since it is the only one located in Georgia.

Dates and times of the Copa America matches in Atlanta

Atlanta will host the opening Group A match between Argentina and Canada, as well as a Group C match featuring the United States against Panama.

Argentina

Argentina is the defending champion and one of the major contenders alongside Brazil and Uruguay. They are also one of the biggest winners in the history of the Copa America with 15 victories. They will take part in the opening match between Argentina and Canada (still to be decided) and will be looking for revenge in the United States after losing to Chile in the final of the 2016 Copa America.

• Number of Copa America appearances... 43 editions.
• Best result in Copa América... 15 times champion, the last one in 2021.
• Last Copa América result... champion in the 2021 edition.

United States of America

TheUSA is the host of the Copa America but had to qualify along with the rest of the CONCACAF teams, so it earned its place in its own right and without protocol invitations. With a young squad and after reaching the Round of 16 at the last World Cup, they will be looking to improve on their historic result at the continental showpiece. Want to witness it? Buy USA v Panama tickets.

• Number of Copa America appearances... 5 editions.
• Best Copa America result... Semi-finalist, last time in 2016.
• Last Copa América result... semi-finalist in the 2016 edition.

Panama

Panama will be playing in their second Copa America and will be looking to qualify for the finals of the tournament for the first time to emulate the exploits of other CONCACAF teams. Their best argument will be a squad with many players experienced in MLS and South American continental club competitions. At Mercedes-Benz Stadium you can enjoy Panama's match against USA.

• Number of Copa America appearances... 1st edition.
• Best result in Copa America... first round, in 2016.
• Last Copa América result... first round in 2016.

Canada

Canada, having qualified for the Copa America in March against Trinidad and Tobago in the CONCACAF play-offs, will be playing in the tournament for the first time as they were previously invited by Colombia in the 2001 edition but declined the offer. They are coming off the back of playing in the 2022 World Cup and many of the stars of the squad play in European football. You can buy your tickets for the match between Argentina and Canada and try your luck.

• Number of Copa América appearances... none.
• Best result in Copa América... debutant.
• Last Copa America result... debutant.

Atlanta will host the Copa America at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a 73,000-seat venue that is also home to Atlanta United FC in the MLS and Atlanta Falcons in the NFL. The stadium opened in 2017 and has since become one of the most technologically advanced stadiums in the US, with a retractable roof and giant screens that reach all sections of the stands.

The stadium also hosted the Super Bowl final in 2019 and in the future will be one of the venues for the 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly organised by the USA, Canada and Mexico. Its design is shaped like a pinwheel and is one of the most praised for its architectural layout. During your visit, you can tour the facility with the assistance of an expert local guide.

Also, Copa America matches at this stadium will take place after sunset, so attendees will be able to see the silhouette of the stadium lit up in changing colours, one of the best things to do at night in Atlanta.

What are the best locations at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

The layout of the stands at Mercedes-Benz Stadium is very unique and is divided into three tiers.

• The lower tier covers sections 101 to 136 and has the best view, at the level of the playing field.
• The middle tier includes the sectors 201 to 247.
• The upper sections, being a stadium also designed for concerts and music shows, offer a very good view and it is there where you can also find the cheapest tickets. These areas, numbered 301 to 350, have the largest capacity and make it one of the best venues for the Copa America 2024.

How to get to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

• By bus... you can get to the stadium from downtown Atlanta on the 9, 49, 55, 94 and 832 bus services in approximately 30 minutes.
• By Metro... you can get to the stadium from downtown Atlanta on the Metro Blue and Green lines.
• By car... you can reach the stadium via I-20 W in approximately 15 minutes.

As with recent editions of the Copa America, the opening ceremony is expected to begin with a parade of the delegations and their respective flags and end with a concert or musical performance, although the names of the live performers have not yet been revealed. It is therefore advisable to buy your Copa America tickets as soon as possible.

At the 2016 Copa America, which was also hosted by the USA, the artists performing at the opening ceremony were J Balvin, Jason Derulo and Magic. However, as that edition marked the centenary celebrations of the championship, the opening show also included fireworks and a look back at the history of the world's oldest national team championship.

Keep in mind that the Copa America opening ceremony on 20 June, which will mark the prelude to the match between Argentina and Canada, is one of the most anticipated events on the 2024 sporting calendar, so tickets for this game, as soon as they go on sale, are sure to sell out quickly.

When purchasing tickets for Copa America 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, keep in mind that:

• If you want to attend the matches in Atlanta, the first of the matches to be hosted at Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be the debut of Argentina, the reigning continental and world champions, and will also mark the start of the tournament. For this reason, I suggest you buy your tickets as far in advance as possible.
• The Copa America schedule will coincide with the summer in Atlanta, which is also the high season in the city, so the influx of tourists will be higher. This is why I recommend that you book your accommodation in advance to get the best prices.
• The Copa America matches at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium will take place during the evening hours, so you will be able to combine the experience of enjoying a sporting spectacle with some of the best things to do in Atlanta, including taking part in the most outstanding tours of the city.
• Although the stadium is located in the metropolitan area of the city, due to the influx of people, the entrances and the surroundings of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium could be overcrowded. It is advisable to arrive at the stadium in good time so as not to miss the start of the game or the pre-match entertainment in the case of the opening match.