Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Atlanta, USA | Capacity: 71,000 | Retractable pinwheel roof + full AC

Location & Climate

• ◆Coordinates: 33.7553°N, 84.4006°W
• ◆Altitude: 320m above sea level
• ◆Timezone: EDT (UTC-4)
• ◆June temperature: 31°C high / 20.2°C low
• ◆July temperature: 31°C high / 21°C low
• ◆Humidity: ~73%
• ◆WBGT range: 20-22°C
• ◆Climate: Outdoor heat neutralized by 8-panel pinwheel retractable roof and air conditioning. Slight altitude (320m) negligible.

Performance Impact

HEAT (NEUTRALIZED): This stadium features a retractable roof with full air conditioning. Indoor temperature is controlled to approximately 22°C regardless of outdoor conditions. This eliminates any heat-based advantage or disadvantage — all teams play in equal, controlled conditions.

Stadium Characteristics

• ◆Type: Retractable pinwheel roof + full AC
• ◆Air Conditioning: Yes — full climate control
• ◆Roof: Yes
• ◆Key concern: Heat risk eliminated. AC-controlled environment ensures fair conditions.

Matches at This Venue

• ◆Spain vs Cape Verde Islands (2026-06-15)
• ◆Czech Republic vs South Africa (2026-06-18)
• ◆Spain vs Saudi Arabia (2026-06-21)
• ◆Morocco vs Haiti (2026-06-24)
• ◆Congo DR vs Uzbekistan (2026-06-27)

Source: Esh et al. 2026, "Evidence-Based Guidelines to Protect Player Health and Performance from Environmental Challenges", Sports Medicine (DOI: 10.1007/s40279-026-02398-4)