Atlanta, GA, September 30, 2025

News Summary

Atlanta United has inaugurated the Emory Healthcare Studio, a $25 million media facility within the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground. The expansion, increasing the facility to 50,000 square feet, includes advanced multimedia capabilities designed to boost storytelling and fan engagement. The studio provides essential resources for both content production and player recovery, reinforcing the club’s commitment to innovation and community engagement. The opening ceremony featured key stakeholders, highlighting the significance of the ongoing relationship between Atlanta United and Emory Healthcare.

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Atlanta United has officially opened the Emory Healthcare Studio, a new media operations facility within the expanded Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground. The expansion project cost $25 million, adding nearly 20,000 square feet and bringing the total investment in the training ground to over $90 million.

The new facility now encompasses a total of 50,000 square feet and will continue to support the operations of the first team, Atlanta United 2, and the academy. The opening was celebrated with a ceremonial event featuring remarks from key stakeholders, including the owner and chairman of the Blank Family of Businesses and the CEO of Emory Healthcare.

The Emory Healthcare Studio consists of two primary areas: Studio 17, named in honor of the number Atlanta United affectionately calls its fans, and Studio 5, referencing the club’s “5-Stripes” branding. Studio 17 is designed for multicamera broadcasts, equipped with advanced video walls and a custom lighting grid intended to elevate the club’s storytelling capabilities.

Studio 5 serves as a creative hub for photography and multimedia projects, ideal for media days and various creative endeavors. Additionally, the facility includes “The Box”, a control room managing studio operations, lighting, cameras, and communication, ensuring high-quality content production across various platforms.

A sound-proofed podcasting room is also part of the new studio, catering to the creation of audio content featuring club personalities, including the radio play-by-play announcer. The studio aims to produce high-level digital content, enhancing fans’ connection to the club and its players through diverse storytelling formats.

According to the Chief Business Officer of Atlanta United, the expansion is vital for fostering fan connection and ensuring diverse representation of players within the media landscape. Beyond media capabilities, the expansion is designed to enhance first-team player health and recovery by providing additional resources, including therapy treatment spaces and a hydrotherapy room.

The Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground already features six full-length fields, two gyms, seven locker rooms, and three digital content studios, making it a comprehensive training environment. The club’s vision also includes the potential for hosting international federations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, utilizing the newly enhanced facilities.

The studio not only symbolizes the longstanding partnership between Atlanta United and Emory Healthcare but also underscores their mutual commitment to innovation and community engagement. This expansion contributes to the ongoing development of the club’s training and development facilities, laying the groundwork for future enhancements.

Key Features of the Emory Healthcare Studio

• Investment: $25 million
• Total area: 50,000 square feet
• Studio 17: Multicamera broadcast capabilities
• Studio 5: Multimedia and photography space
• The Box: Control room for studio operations
• Podcasting room: Sound-proofed for audio content
• Health facilities: Therapy and hydrotherapy rooms
• Training ground facilities: Six fields, two gyms, seven locker rooms, three studios
• Future vision: Hosting international federations before 2026 FIFA World Cup

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