🎟️ HDBY Community Programming and Signature Event Parking: Free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Mercedes-Benz lot directly across from the Backyard for our free weekly Community Programming and classes, unless otherwise posted. For Signature Events, discounted rates are available for purchase in advance on the Stadium Parking Site. Please note that parking is managed by a third-party site and all parking sales are final. If a Backyard event is cancelled, parking fees cannot be refunded.  

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⚽️ Atlanta United Parking: Parking passes for The Backyard are available for purchase throughout the season with priority given to season ticket holders. If you do not see The Home Depot Backyard listed on the Stadium's official parking site for purchase, passes are sold out for that match. We encourage you to check back, plan ahead to purchase parking in advance, or reach out to your season ticket rep for other options. You are still welcome to walk up to The Backyard if you are parked in a different lot. Lots open 5 hours prior to kickoff unless otherwise posted.  

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🏈 Atlanta Falcons Parking: Individual parking passes for The Backyard are reserved for season pass holders and Super Tailgaters - click to learn more. If you are interested in being a Super Tailgater for the season, please email fans@falcons.nfl.com. Activities are free and open to the public, and you are still welcome to walk up and hang out in the Backyard to enjoy the activities and entertainment if you are parked in a different lot! Lots open 4.5 hours prior to kickoff unless otherwise posted.  

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🏟️ College Football Parking: Parking for college sporting events goes online for sale at various times. If The Home Depot Backyard is not listed on the Official Stadium Parking site, it is sold out, spaces have been distributed, or the spaces have been reserved. Lots open at various times. Please contact the stadium parking team - GuestService@mercedesbenzstadium.com - to confirm entry times and purchase options. Please review the terms before purchasing from 3rd-party sites.

🎫 Concert/Stadium Event Parking: Parking for concerts and events goes live at various times. If you do not see the event listed on the Stadium Parking site, it has not gone live. If the event is listed and you do not see The Home Depot Backyard as an option, parking for The Backyard has sold out. The next-closest parking decks to the stadium are the Orange, Silver, or Red Decks. Lots typically open 4 hours before the event begins.

🚗Alternate Parking: If The Home Depot Backyard lot is sold out, the next closest recommended parking is Orange Deck, Silver Deck and Red Deck. If you are looking for tailgate parking, the Blue or Yellow lots would be the options closest to The Backyard.

*Please note that we do not manage parking, but you can email GuestService@mercedesbenzstadium.com if you have additional questions about dates, timing, and availability. Also, please see the Stadium's Tailgate Rules and Regulations page for more information.

All of our free, weekly programs and classes are held outdoors as we are a park/greenspace, and will not be moved inside the stadium if it is raining. In rainy conditions, if classes are still safe to continue, they may move to the pavement and the covered Pavilion if the grass is too wet. In the event of a dangerous weather forecast, we will email participants who registered in advance via Eventbrite and post updates on class status on our social channels and via text message (Text “BACKYARD” to 90761). If you do not see a cancellation post on our social channel, classes are still on at the moment.

If you are unable to attend after signing up, please release your tickets so those on the waitlist can enjoy. Limited on-site registration will be available on a first-come, first-served basis if advance registration and waitlists are full. Dates & events are subject to change.

We will release vendor inquiry forms throughout the season as event dates are confirmed for Backyard Signature Events. Our Signature Events include: Night Market, Summer Movie Experience, Fall-O-Ween, and Fitness on the Field.

‍We do not source food trucks or vendors for third-party events (Tailgates, Sundresses & Seersuckers, Food & Wine Festival, etc) held in the space, and encourage you to reach out to those events directly.

There are specific forms for each category, so be sure to utilize the correct ones before you apply. Due to the high volume of forms, we ask that you be patient as we review them during our inquiry window. Once the form is submitted, we will contact you within 5-7 business days after the inquiry window closes with your status and next steps.

If you do not receive an email from us within that window, we encourage you to apply for future events. To apply, check our website or follow us on social media for updates.

‍If the form says “Disabled,” or is not listed we have closed the inquiries until our next inquiry window.

Please visit our website to complete the event inquiry form. We’ve provided an Event Planning Guide to answer many of our team’s frequently asked questions about the space and process. If you have additional questions not addressed in this guide or need any support in completing your event inquiry, please email us at events@thehomedepotbackyard.com.  

Quick Notes:

• For large-scale events expecting over 2,500 people, it is recommended that you submit your proposal as far in advance as possible. Generally, this means a three (3)
  to six (6) months (90 to 180 days) prior to your preferred event date(s). Proposals for other events may be considered with at least forty-five (45) days' lead time.

• Fully completed proposals are reviewed within one to two weeks after submission. We are unable to provide an estimate of the fee for your event without a completed proposal.

• Estimated fees will only be given after a complete proposal is submitted and reviewed.

Inquiry Forms for the Programming season open throughout the year, pending need and scheduling availability. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLASS SPACES FOR HEALTH + WELLNESS ARE CURRENTLY FULL. If spaces become available, we will post an announcement on our digital platforms. Please check here for applications. If the form says “Disabled,” or is not listed we have closed the inquiries until our next inquiry window.

• Arts+Culture past class examples: art, crafting, sip & paint, cultural dance, photography, improv, poetry

• Inspired Learning past class examples: cooking & nutrition, life skills workshops, STEAM workshops, environmental education, planting, and personal hair care  

Process:

• Inquiry Application Open: If you receive a confirmation, we have your application. Apply here.

• Internal Review: During this window, our team will review your application and follow up based on interest and scheduling availability. Due to the high volume, we ask that you be patient as we review all forms during our window, and not email or direct message regarding your status or  

• Selection: Our team will reach out on the next steps and class scheduling.  

Guests inquiring about lost items at previous events should call the Guest Services Hotline at 470-341-5000 (select Option #3 for Guest Service) for information and/or fill out the Lost Claim form online. Items lost at prior events are held in a locked storage area for 30 days, then disposed of or donated to a charitable organization. Mercedes-Benz Stadium cannot be held responsible for lost or damaged items.

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🎟️ Register for FREE weekly programming during the season

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💻 Visit our website for information on upcoming events, programs, and our space.

⏰ Operating Hours:

Monday – Sunday: Dawn – Dusk (8am-8pm)

**Park availability and access are subject to change based on weather and pre-scheduled events**

📍Address:

1 Backyard Way Atlanta, GA 30313 (Right next to Mercedes-Benz Stadium)