


Atlanta’s Best Backyard will kick off 2026 with one of the region’s largest free health and wellness events on the field inside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium
ATLANTA(January 6, 2026) – The Home Depot Backyard (HDBY) will jumpstart its 2026 health and wellness programming with Fitness on the Field powered by Actively Black at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 15 and 16.
Thealways popular health and wellness program, which takes place on the fieldinside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, will feature a total of four sessions across twodays showcasing some of the region’s top health and wellness experts.
The two sessions on Thursday, January 15 will feature Royal Physique: The FullBody Experience led by HDBY veteran instructor Lah King from 6:00-6:45 p.m. followed by Trap Boxing featuring Starr Boxing from 7:00-7:45 p.m. to close out the evening.
Friday,January 16 will be highlighted by two additional 45-minute sessions, including Body Blast led by DJ Bostick from 6:00-6:45 p.m. followed by Heat Xtreme with Darrell "DP" Patterson from 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Athleisure apparel brand Actively Black returns as presenting partner for 2026 and will feature an immersive pop-up retail experience throughout the duration of the event.
New experiences debuting this year include a Community Corner showcasing a variety of local health and wellness small businesses,along with two days of free Hands-Only CPR/AED training presented by associate partner Emory Healthcare. The CPR/AED training will feature three sessions daily, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Additional information about the CPR/AED training is available HERE.
Fitness on the Field is free and open to the public; however, registration is required for all attendees. Due to overwhelming community interest, all advance tickets for this event have been claimed. A limited number of tickets for all experiences will be available on-site on the day of the event beginning when doors open at 5:00p.m. Early arrival is strongly encouraged. All participants must be 18 years of age or older. More information can be found HERE.
Launched in 2020, Fitness on the Field offers a one-of-a-kind experience for thousands of fitness enthusiasts to engage in expert-led consultations and coaching from leading health and wellness professionals and brands—held on the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons and Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United. The 2025 edition drew more than 10,000 registrants across the two-day event.
To learn more about Fitness on the Field and The Home Depot Backyard, visit thehomedepotbackyard.com or follow us at @THDBACKYARD on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
