Atlanta Prepares for a Star-Studded Weekend Event

Atlanta Gears Up for a Busy Weekend with Beyoncé, MLB All-Star Game, and WWE Event

Atlanta is set to host a star-studded weekend filled with excitement as Beyoncé performs her much-anticipated “Cowboy Carter” tour at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium from Thursday through Monday, with a scheduled off night on Saturday. Concurrently, the city will celebrate the Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game festivities leading up to the big game on Tuesday, July 15, at Truist Park.

During Beyoncé’s off night, she may attend the WWE “Saturday Night’s Main Event” at State Farm Arena, highlighted by the final match of Atlanta wrestling legend Bill Goldberg.

Transportation and Access for Attendees

In light of the expected surge of visitors, MARTA is enhancing service to accommodate concertgoers and attendees of the All-Star events. They encourage the use of the train for superior access to the venues. Concert attendees can take trains to the Georgia World Congress Center/CNN Center stop, which is the closest to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, or to the Vine City station.

For those driving, parking options are available, ranging from $15 near the Garnett MARTA Station to as much as $116 for on-site parking at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The gates for the Beyoncé concerts will open at 5:30 p.m. each evening, with doors to seats opening at 7 p.m. for 8 p.m. showtime.

Parking for the All-Star events presents various rates, starting at $29 for Friday’s HBCU Swingman Classic, $49 for Monday’s Home Run Derby, and $79 for Tuesday’s All-Star Game. Parking lots will open at noon on these dates.

Event Overview

The All-Star Village at Cobb Galleria will be operational from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. over the weekend, with admission tickets required for entry. Notably, the pedestrian bridge between Cumberland Mall and Cobb Galleria has reopened after renovations; however, parking at Cumberland Mall will not be permitted during the events.

Traffic and Congestion Management

Cobb County officials are gearing up to manage the influx of visitors expected throughout the weekend. They plan to monitor traffic with additional staff overseeing camera observations and traffic light adjustments. Certain streets in The Battery Atlanta area near Truist Park will close to vehicle traffic during the weekend events, leading to expected congestion near both venues.

Commuters are advised to avoid the western section of Downtown Atlanta and the Galleria/Cumberland area due to the anticipated busyness. With both the Beyoncé concerts and the MLB All-Star Game taking center stage, there is excitement in the air, and preparations are well underway to ensure a smooth experience for attendees.